Clinical Professor in Special Education
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Location
- Greensboro, NC
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- Education, Special Education, Teacher Education
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational UnitThe SES Department offers programs in Special Education, Birth through Kindergarten (BK), and Professions in Deafness. 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:
oSpecial Education: General Curriculum
oDual certification in Elementary Education and Special Education
oPost baccalaureate alternative licensure (PAIL) program in Special Education: General Curriculum
oM.Ed. in Special Education
oPh.D. in Special Education
The Department also offers Bachelor degree programs in ASL Interpreter Preparation; Deaf Education and Deaf Advocacy. In addition, the BK program offers a Masters degree in Birth-Kindergarten and a post baccalaureate initial licensure program-BKIL.
Position SummaryThe person in this position offers needed instructional support to the Special Education programs in the SES Department. Instructional support includes teaching classes (face-to-face and online) and possibly supervising students in clinical placements. The clinical professor 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 capacity to serve on dissertation committees, to assume departmental administrative roles such as program coordinator, and service to the department, the School of Education, the university, and the field.
Minimum Qualifications- An earned doctorate in Special Education or related field (by July 2019)
- Documented evidence of exemplary teaching experience in higher education
- Experience teaching students with high-incidence disabilities in K-12 settings
- Evidence of service to schools, a university, and/or professional organizations
- 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
- Engagement in scholarly work with evidence of conference presentations, grant activities, or publications
- Knowledge and experience with edTPA requirements
Initial review of applications will begin March 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit the following via https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/13082 :
(1) a cover letter addressing qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) contact information for three references. For questions, please contact Wayne Johnson at wmjohnso@uncg.edu or 336-334-5843.
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Organization
UNCG at a Glance
Founded in 1891, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is the largest and most diverse state university in the Piedmont Triad. Standing apart from other universities, the UNCG community is joined together by a shared value: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make.
With more than 19,400 students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in the Piedmont Triad and has an annual economic impact of more than $1 billion. The campus has grown to include 30 residence halls and 30 academic buildings on 210 acres.
UNCG takes pride in being a learner-centered public research university. The College of Arts & Sciences and seven professional schools offer 79 undergraduate majors, 65 master's programs and 30 doctoral programs.
The university holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, as a “research university with high research activity” and for “community engagement” in curriculum, outreach and partnerships. More than $35 million in grants and contracts for research and creative activity are awarded to faculty members annually. Among the most prominent of UNCG's research initiatives are the Gateway University Research Park and the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering. Both are partnerships with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
Globalization of the curriculum has expanded opportunities for international education, through new programs such as the UNC Exchange Program and the Lloyd International Honors College. In addition, innovative signature programs such as Building Entrepreneurial Learning for Life (BELL), Communication Across the Curriculum, Undergraduate Research and Freshman Seminars enhance the student experience.
As a cultural leader, UNCG offers concerts, lectures, dance and theater performances, exhibitions at the internationally known Weatherspoon Art Museum and readings by nationally known authors. In athletics, Spartan teams compete in nine women's and nine men's sports in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. With ethnic minority students making up 26 percent of the student body, UNCG is the most diverse of the UNC system's historically white campuses.
Although much has changed, some things remain the same. The university motto — “Service” — continues to be a guiding principle put into practice through all aspects of university life.
UNCG Schools and College of Arts & Sciences
The University's Academic Affairs Division consists of seven academic schools, the College of Arts & Sciences, the Graduate School and the Lloyd International Honors College. The names below are the ones currently in use. In some cases, the names have changed since the academic units were founded. The schools and their dates of establishment are: Graduate School 1921-22;College of Arts & Sciences 1969, Lloyd International Honors College 2005, Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering 2007, Joseph M. Bryan School of Business & Economics 1969, School of Education 1921, School of Health and Human Sciences 2011, School of Music, Theatre and Dance 2010, and School of Nursing 1966.
Achievements & Accolades
UNCG is garnering national attention and awards for its challenging academic programs, supportive environment and engaged community. Take a look at some of our latest accomplishments and meaningful contributions on campus, in the community and around the globe. Curious about more accolades, achievements, our student body, faculty and staff excellence and other signs of our success? Find out more at UNCG Now: http://newsandfeatures.uncg.edu/.
Challenging Academic Programs
UNCG’s slate of online programs has earned a top 10 ranking for affordability from BestColleges.com.
Supportive Environment
Engaged Community
Careers at UNCG
UNCG is committed to the creation of an inclusive, collaborative and responsive university by attracting, retaining and developing a diverse community of talented individuals in support of the university's mission.
- Website
- https://spartantalent.uncg.edu/
- Telephone
- 336-334-5009
- Location
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723 Kenilworth Street
Greensboro
NC
27402
US
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