Open rank, professor with special education – multi-categorical expertise.

Concord University, United States

Updated: about 19 hours ago

Location: Athens, WEST VIRGINIA

Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information

Job Category	Faculty
Position Title	Open rank, professor with special education – multi-categorical expertise.
Working Title	Open rank, professor with special education – multi-categorical expertise.
Scheduled Hours Per Week	Salary
FLSA Status	Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary	This is a full-time position to begin fall 2024 in the Department of Education at Concord University, Athens, WV. Concord University, established in 1872, is a comprehensive, public institution with a strong commitment to programs of excellence in teacher education, business, pre-professional programs in the arts and sciences, and public service. The educator preparation program at Concord University is fully CAEP accredited and offers programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level. This position includes teaching, curriculum development, assessment, academic advising, scholarship/professional development, and service.

This is a full-time position to begin fall 2024 in the Department of Education at Concord University, Athens, WV.
Concord University, established in 1872, is a comprehensive, public institution with a strong commitment to programs of excellence in teacher education, business, pre-professional programs in the arts and sciences, and public service. The educator preparation program at Concord University is fully CAEP accredited and offers programs of study at the undergraduate and graduate level.
This position includes teaching, curriculum development, assessment, academic advising, scholarship/professional development, and service.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility	This position involves daily (M-F) teaching assignments on campus at the undergraduate level with some online teaching. Related responsibilities include on-site and remote supervision of teacher candidates with P-12 partner schools. Daily on-campus faculty presence is required to participate in curriculum development, student advisement, and service to the department, college, and university as well as active engagement within the community. All faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, on-going research, publication, and/or other professional activities, and service in order to enhance the preparation of educators and their future impact on P-12 students.
% of Time	100

Duty/Responsibility

This position involves daily (M-F) teaching assignments on campus at the undergraduate level with some online teaching. Related responsibilities include on-site and remote supervision of teacher candidates with P-12 partner schools.
Daily on-campus faculty presence is required to participate in curriculum development, student advisement, and service to the department, college, and university as well as active engagement within the community.
All faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence, on-going research, publication, and/or other professional activities, and service in order to enhance the preparation of educators and their future impact on P-12 students.

% of Time

100

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education	Master's
Required Licenses/Certification	Master Degree in Special Education Licensed or license eligible as a multi-categorical special education teacher in WV. At least five years successful teaching experience in a public, state supported special education setting. Advanced degree in Education from an accredited institution. An earned doctorate in special education or complementary program is preferred and is required for consideration of tenure. Evidence of teaching and/or advising at the postsecondary level preferred; experience with course development; experience and competent with use of instructional technology; expertise in special education; experience with or willingness to participate in accreditation work.
Required Skills	Strong interpersonal and collaborative ability, effective teacher, scholarly and service driven, and adherence to professional ethical practices. We seek high-energy applicants with enthusiasm and documented evidence of excellent teaching in special education and preferably post-secondary level, intellectual vigor, strong human relations, strong communication skills, and a passion for the training and development of highly competent future educators.

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed	At least five years of teaching practice as a special education teacher. Those without special education public school teaching experience should not apply.
Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years)	More than 5 years

Posting Detail Information

Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Additional Information	Concord University is a small public, comprehensive institution with an enrollment of around 1800 students. The University is located in a scenic, small-town setting in the mountains of southern West Virginia with access to year-round outdoor recreation activities. While life is slower in the Appalachians, Athens is within driving distance to metropolitan areas in West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Washington, DC. Concord has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and in that spirit seeks a broad representation of candidates including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/ . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
Quick Link to Posting	https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/2765

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