Tenure Track Assistant or Associate Professor of Doctorate in Education

Radford University announces three tenure-track positions for the Doctorate in Education program.

Radford, Virginia

Apply at: http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/8811

JOB DETAILS:

Deadline: Open until filled

Date posted: N/A

Type: Tenure-track

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Employment type: Full-time, 9 month

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2021

POSITION: The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions with primary responsibilities in teaching and research in the Doctorate of Education program. Improvement science as a research method and  tool for change is at the core of the doctoral program, where students in a year-round online, practitioner-based program learn how to solve complex problems of practice in school systems with an emphasis on equity, ethics, and social justice.

Radford University seeks to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence where all voices are embraced, valued, respected, and integrated into the fabric of our community. The School of Teacher Education and Leadership contributes to the mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring our graduates are responsive to the educational goals of a multicultural population and can work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Therefore, we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to this work.

APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS: These positions are tenure track, 9-month faculty appointments in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership with the expectation of supplemental summer teaching and advising. Local residency is required. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidates will: have an active program of research; be responsible for teaching online and residential graduate courses; advise doctoral students; and provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional organizations or other external agencies.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in education from an accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates who have completed all doctoral work but have not yet defended their dissertation at the time of the application will also be considered, although candidates must have completed their degree by the time of hire.
• Candidates must have experience with or a willingness to learn about improvement science.
• Candidates must value the integration of applied and theoretical research knowledge, the use of field-based experiences, and collaborative work with diverse stakeholders to effect positive change in the lives of individuals and the communities in which they live.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to teach courses in research methods, equity/social justice, educational leadership, and/or other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise at the doctoral level.
• Experience in PK-12 school district leadership.
• A record of research and scholarship focusing on social justice, progressive education, and/or school-based reforms that serve low-income or other marginalized communities.
• Experience with online teaching and a familiarity with distance learning trends and best practices.

UNIVERSITY & LOCAL COMMUNITY: Radford University is a nationally-recognized comprehensive public university focused on student success.  The University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. It is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the Commonwealth and is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and abundant opportunities for students to get involved in and out of the classroom.  Our 204-acre classic American campus is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, VA, a college town of 15,000 residents on the scenic and ancient New River. Radford is a mix of tranquil rural settings and university-style amenities, a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, home to many community-university partnership opportunities, and is a commutable drive from Roanoke and Blacksburg, a two-hour drive from the Piedmont Triad, and two and a half hours from Charlotte, NC.

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership, housed in the College of Education and Human Development is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded, highly skilled educators and leaders. The school recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment. Learn more about Radford University at www.radford.edu. 

Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should call (540) 831-5008 (voice) or (540) 831-5128 (TTY). If you need access to a computer, you may visit our office at 600 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia, or the local Virginia Employment Commission.

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APPLICATION: Interested candidates should apply at  http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/8811 and include:

• cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
• curriculum vitae
• unofficial graduate transcripts
• Statement of research interests and agenda (Under the Research Document)
• Diversity statement that includes your values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your experience working with diverse populations (under the other documents)
• list of three references (Within your application)

Review of applications will begin on January 18 and continue until the position is filled.