Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Harrisonburg, VIRGINIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;
Position Details
| Working Title | Doctoral Fellows Cohort, Education Programs (Two Positions) |
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| Position Number | 1523, 2306 |
| Posting Number | F1676 |
| Position Type | Instructional Faculty - Full Time |
| Position Status | Full Time |
| College/Division | College of Education |
| Department | 100048 - Education Programs |
| Pay Rate | Maximum Starting |
| Specify Range or Amount | $60,000 |
| Is this a JMU only position? | No |
| Is this a grant-funded position? | No |
| About James Madison University | Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,00 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research. |
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| General Information | The College of Education at James Madison University invites applications for the College of Education Doctoral Fellowship in Educator Preparation. Selected candidates will comprise a cohort hire of up to two outstanding doctoral fellows for up to a two-year, job-embedded fellowship. Term of employment will be for academic years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, with potential for continued employment as tenure-track faculty thereafter. The College offers high-quality undergraduate, Master’s, and post-baccalaureate degree programs. College academic units include Departments of Early, Elementary, and Reading Education; Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities; Learning, Technology and Leadership Education; Middle, Secondary and Math Education; and Military Science. The College currently has more than 270 full and part-time faculty, 1,300 students in teacher licensure programs, and over 30 initial licensure programs. All teacher preparation programs are currently accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Virginia Department of Education. In addition to teacher preparation, the College also houses 200 cadets in Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and approximately 250 students in the Human Resource Development minor, a minor in Educational Media, Adult Education/Human Resource Development, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Spanish Language and Culture, Teacher Leadership, and TESOL. The College of Education actively collaborates with partners across campus to provide students with a suite of licensure options in the arts, humanities, mathematics, sciences, and social sciences. Eligibility requirements include: Successful completion of terminal degree requirements, including dissertation, by the conclusion of the two-year fellowship period. Successful annual evaluations aligned with academic unit standards, including excellence in teaching and service, with promise for scholarship potential. The recruitment of this cohort aligns with JMU’s commitment to increasing faculty, student, and curricular diversity. It also supports the anti-racist/anti-discrimination agenda of Academic Affairs. JMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds. The start date for each position is August 2022. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | Fellows will work in several interconnected areas including: 1) educational justice with increased attention to more equitable and just access for all students; 2) educator preparation for increased diversity in the K-12 landscape; 3) teacher leadership and professional development as part of national efforts to build professional educator capacity and improve teacher retention. Each fellow will be appointed in one of the following academic units: Early, Elementary, and Reading Education; Educational Foundations and Exceptionalities; Learning, Technology, and Leadership Education; Middle, Secondary, and Math Education. Upon successful completion of the College of Education Doctoral Fellowship in Educator Preparation, the position may be considered for a transition from a two-year RTA (Revolving Term Appointment) appointment to tenure-track. |
| Qualifications | Applicants must currently be enrolled in a Ph.D. or Ed.D. program in a relevant education discipline or field. Candidates will have evidence of a potential strong research and teaching portfolio. We are especially interested in candidates who can demonstrate a clear commitment to building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. |
| Conditions of Employment | Per the Governor’s Executive Directive #18, new JMU employees upon hire must disclose to the University Health Center their COVID-19 vaccination status. Unvaccinated employees are required to be tested weekly. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization. |
| Posting Date | 08/23/2021 |
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| Beginning Review Date | 09/23/2021 |
| Closing Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Proposed Starting Date | 08/25/2022 |
| EEO Statement | James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991. |
| Reasonable Accommodation Request | If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or [email protected] . You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you. |
| Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report | Notice of Availability – Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, the university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, disciplinary procedures, protocols for the immediate notification of students and staff upon confirmation of a significant emergency on campus and other matters of importance related to security and safety. The report includes statistics for the most recent three-year period of reported crimes that have occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by JMU or its affiliates; and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes campus housing fire statistics for the most recent three-year period, a description of each on-campus student housing facility fire safety system, the number of fire drills held during the previous calendar year, policies or rules on portable electrical appliances, smoking, and open flames in student housing; and procedures for student housing evacuation in the event of fire along with other fire safety information. The JMU Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes the Harrisonburg campus and the three overseas branch campuses; Florence, Antwerp, and London. It is available electronically http://www.jmu.edu/publicsafety/clerycompliance/2018Annual-Security-and-Fire-Safety-Report.shtml You can obtain a copy of any of this report by contacting the Office of Public Safety, MSC 6810, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (540)568-6769/6913. |
| Minimum Reference(s) Required | 3 |
| Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting | https://joblink.jmu.edu/postings/9860 |
| Additional Posting Information | Applications will be submitted electronically, and must include a CV and a cover letter setting forth research and teaching interests. Applicants should also describe their commitment to the diversity of the classroom, program, and university within the cover letter. JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates who will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG. |