Collegiate Asst Professor AY

Job Description

The Virginia Tech School of Education invites applications for a Collegiate Assistant Professor in Career and Technical Education (CTE) to contribute to our vision of preparing professional educators and leaders in the various CTE program areas. The position, which begins in August 2019, is a non-tenure track, academic year appointment that is for three years and renewable without limit, with potential opportunities for summer session employment.

The CTE Collegiate Assistant Professor focuses on high-quality face-to-face and online teaching, curriculum updates and development, and translating CTE research into CTE instruction. In addition, the successful candidate will conduct disciplinary or pedagogical research, publishing in and presenting at appropriate venues, but there is no expectation of an extensive research program as is typical of a tenure-track faculty appointment. Finally, the successful candidate will engage in both institutional service (e.g., advising graduate students, serving on graduate committees as both members and chairs, serving on departmental, college, and/or university committees) and professional service (e.g., reviewing conference proposals, serving on boards).

The position may include occasional travel to attend professional meetings or conferences. Finally, we are seeking a candidate who identifies with the Virginia Tech Principles of Community (https://inclusive.vt.edu/vtpoc0.html). Candidates from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

Employment is contingent upon submission of official university transcripts and a criminal background check.

Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include (a) a doctorate in Career and Technical Education or other related doctoral degrees with a specialization/concentration in CTE at the time of appointment (August 2019), (b) at least three years of higher education teaching experience, and (c) a record of higher education teaching quality.

Preferred Qualifications

Desired qualifications include (a) a record of supervising students in a teacher licensure program, (b) domestic and international teaching experience in one or more of the seven CTE program areas or teaching in a related area in a CTE institution (middle school, high school, and/or post-secondary CTE program or institution preferred), (c) international project work in CTE in a developing country/countries, (d) international experience in CTE program administration, (e) commitment to seeking and/or securing external funding to support research, outreach, and programming, (f) working collaboratively with diverse populations, and (g) planning/providing/supervising internships in education.

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Commensurate with experience

Review Date

January 21, 2021

Additional Information

Individuals wishing to apply should go online to jobs.vt.edu and search for Job Num. 514679 to submit their application, CV/Resume, Cover letter, and list of 3 references.

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Paulette Gardner at pgardner@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: December 16, 2020
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