Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Greensboro, NC 
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Position Number 014524
Functional Title Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Position Type Tenure Stream
Position Eclass
University Information

, located in the of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher and . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most in the state with , and members representing 90+ nationalities. With , in over , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for , with noted strengths in , and follow UNCG on , , and .

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The SES Department offers programs in Special Education, Birth through Kindergarten (BK), and Interpreting, Deaf Education, and Advocacy Services (IDEAS). It includes full-time faculty who have a history of success procuring external funding for both research and development of service providers, teachers, researchers, and leaders. The Special Education program area offers CAEP-accredited initial teacher licensure programs in the following areas:

  • BS in Special Education: General Curriculum
  • BS in Elementary Education and Special Education (Dual Certification)
  • Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial Licensure (PAIL) program in Special Education: General Curriculum (Graduate program)
  • M.A.T. in Special Education

The Special Education program also offers the following graduate programs:

  • M.Ed. in Special Education: General Curriculum (leading to advanced licensure)
  • Post Master's Certificate in Instructional Coaching
  • Ph.D. in Special Education

The Department also offers bachelor's degree programs in ASL Interpreter Preparation, Deaf Education, and Deaf Advocacy. In addition, the BK program offers a master's degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a post-baccalaureate initial licensure program-BKIL.
Position Summary
The candidate in this position will offer needed instructional support to the Special Education program in the areas of literacy and the principles of the Science of Reading and engage in productive research leading to peer-reviewed publications, and the procurement of grant funding as appropriate. The candidate will also help maintain the integrity of the programs through offering a high degree of expertise in service delivery and instruction for students with high-incidence disabilities (with a focus on literacy), with the capacity to serve on dissertation committees, assume departmental administrative roles such as program coordinator, and service to the department, the School of Education, the University, and the field. This position will work closely with a range of administrative and academic personnel and programs, including the Assistant Dean of Educator Preparation in support of the continuous improvement of UNCG's Educator Preparation Programs.
Minimum Qualifications
  • An earned doctorate in Special Education or current enrollment in a doctoral program in Special Education with completion of all program requirements except the dissertation (i.e., ABD). Candidates who have not yet received a doctoral degree, but anticipate receiving the degree, will be considered for this position.
  • Documented evidence of exemplary teaching experience in higher education.
  • At least three years of experience teaching students with high-incidence disabilities in K-12 settings.
  • Expertise and successful experience in early literacy and the principles of the Science of Reading.
  • Evidence of service to schools, a university, and/or professional organizations.
  • Engagement in scholarly work with evidence of conference presentations, grant activities, and/or publications.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience teaching students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • Experience with credentialing and licensure programs.
  • Experience with program development for pre-service and in-service teachers.
  • Experience with synchronous, asynchronous, and hybrid course development and delivery.
  • Knowledge and experience with edTPA requirements.
Tenure Status Tenure Track
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $74,000
Org #-Department Specialized Education Services - 12017
Job Open Date 02/01/2024
For Best Consideration Date 02/26/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
Time Limited Duration
Number of Months per Year 9
FLSA

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. EOE AA/M/F/D/V


 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
1.000
Salary and Benefits
$74,000
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3+ years
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