Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor

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Position Number F67080 Position Type Teaching and Research Faculty Rank Open Working Title Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor School/Unit School of Education Department SOESpecEd&DP: Dept Number of Months 9 Tenure Status Tenure Eligible Grant funded position? No
Mission or Goal of Unit

The Special Education programs in the VCU School of Education prepare graduate students with knowledge in evidence-based practice and inclusive education, skills in intervention research leading to effective strategies, evidence-based special education teacher education preparation, and dispositions in serving young children and students with or without disabilities from diverse communities through systematic training in research, teaching, and service.

Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal

The faculty member will be responsible for: (1) conducting and maintaining a clear and systematic line of research that leads to publishing peer-reviewed articles, presenting at conferences, securing external funding, enhancing the program’s national and international reputation; (2) teaching, supervising, and advising in the Special Education-General Education program at the undergraduate, masters and doctoral level, chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees; and (3) providing service to the program, department, school, university, and Special Education profession. We are encouraging applicants with professional experience and expertise in working with children and youth with mild to moderate disabilities. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an expertise in core academic subject matters utilizing inclusive practices, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and early childhood education. We invite faculty candidates whose education and professional experience and/or interests include an emphasis on urban education and commitment to advancing access, equity, and quality education for learners from historically marginalized and underrepresented minority populations living in poverty and/or the educators that serve them.

The selected faculty member will have a clear potential for external funding to support research efforts. At VCU, we believe different perspectives and expertise enhance possibilities and solutions. This philosophy drives our recruitment process, so we welcome applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, who will contribute to an already diverse community of faculty, staff, and students.

Position Responsibilities

•Teaching
Teach undergraduate, graduate (masters and doctoral) courses in the special education general programs and the Ph.D. in Special Education program; advise and mentor graduate students; recruit students for admission to graduate programs; develop and implement policies and procedures related to the special education general programs and the doctoral program in special education. Serving and chairing doctoral dissertation committees are considered an aspect of teaching responsibilities.

•Research
Develop and implement a research agenda related to area of expertise to include presenting work of projects through publications and at national, regional, and state conferences. Research includes seeking and obtaining internal and external grant funding of research projects.

•Service
Provide meaningful service to the community through participating in department, school, and/or university committees as well as collaborating with community partners and to the profession locally. Assist in coordinating special education general programs, which includes program group meetings, policy development, curricular and/or assessment improvement efforts, respond to initial inquiries about program requirements and/or admission, review applications, and/or engaging community partners.

Required Qualifications

•An earned doctorate in special education, or closely related field;
•Promise or record of external funding to support research;
•An innovative and impactful research agenda that has strong potential for external funding;
•Commitment to mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees;
•Teaching at the university level;
•Clear evidence of special education professional identity;
•Experience conducting research related to or within urban settings with individuals in our communities who have been historically marginalized and done from a culturally responsive lens;
•Demonstrated research, scholarship, and practice in advancing access, equity, and quality education for learners from historically marginalized and underrepresented minority populations living in poverty and/or the educators that serve them; and
•Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive faculty, staff, and student environment and commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU .

Preferred Qualifications

•Demonstrated work (e.g. practice, research, and/or scholarship) in advancing access, equity, and quality education for learners from historically marginalized and underrepresented minority populations living in poverty and/or the educators that serve them;
•Evidence of community-engaged research, training, and experience;
•Content expertise in working with children and youth with mild to moderate disabilities. Special consideration will be given to candidates with an expertise in and expertise in core academic subject matters utilizing inclusive practices, autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities, and early childhood education;
•Engagement with/or leadership in professional organizations;
•Clinical supervision experience;
•Evidence of research alignment with the Partnership for People with Disabilities or other School of Education Centers.


Date Posted 11/13/2020 Open Until Filled No Application Deadline Date 01/11/2021 Proposed Hire Date 08/16/2021 Type of Search National Application Process/Additional Information

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences, and academic and professional activities will impact your contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and inclusion.
Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience.

In addition, please submit application materials via VCU eJobs at www.vcujobs.com. Application materials must be submitted online through VCU eJobs by the application deadline, and must include all of the following: 1) A letter of application that addresses the applicant’s qualifications based on position announcement and consideration of the goals and mission of Virginia Commonwealth University and the School of Education; 2) A curriculum vitae; 3) Two selected publications aligned with job description; 4) A statement on how the candidate’s research agenda reflects impact and innovation, and would support externally funded research through federal agencies; 5) Diversity Statement; and 6) List of three professional references with contact information.

Please upload research agenda statement and professional reference contact information in one PDF under Other Document Only electronic applications submitted via eJobs will be accepted. Questions may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. LaRon Scott, at scottla2@vcu.edu. If selected as a finalist for the position, candidates must agree to current and prior employers being contacted.

Posted Salary Salary commensurate with education and experience Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/101668 Diversity Statement Information For more information on diversity statements, including guidelines, please click here . Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Other Document
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Publications
5. Diversity Statement (Required for all Faculty)

Optional Documents