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