Visiting Assistant Professor, Higher Education

Posting Details

Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Higher Education External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/19839 College Watson College of Education - 31400 College Dept/School Leadership - 31441 Vacancy Number 16F-377 Position Number 6049 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The Department of Educational Leadership within the Watson College of Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington ( UNCW ) seeks an outstanding Visiting Assistant Professor for a nine-month, non-tenure track/non-tenured position in the Higher Education program beginning August of 2021. This is a one year fixed-term appointment, renewable year to year, up to three years.

Primary responsibilities for this position include:
• Developing and teaching campus-based and web-enhanced hybrid courses or fully online courses in dynamic graduate programs focused on Higher Education
• Assisting in the ongoing development of growing M.Ed. and Ed.D. programs in Higher Education, including a graduate certificate in Community College Leadership
• Advising students through completion of internships, culminating projects, and independent studies
• Engaging in scholarly activities through research, presentations, and/or involvement professional/scholarly associations
• Contributing expertise to department, college, and university committees

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Applicants for this position must hold a terminal degree (i.e., Ph.D., Ed.D.) in
Higher Education, Student Affairs or related field from an accredited (U.S.)
or certified (international) postsecondary institution.

ABD candidates may be considered, dependent upon projected date that the
doctorate degree will be conferred.

• Demonstrated evidence of engagement in teaching, research, and service that contributes to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Preference will be given to those candidates who:

• Have a demonstrated evidence of successful college-level teaching and mentoring of graduate students.
• Have experience and expertise to teach a range of courses, particularly: law and policy, assessment, research methods, social justice, and faculty affairs/teaching and learning
• Have at least 3 years of professional experience working in the field of Higher Education/Student Affairs.

Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Educational Leadership in the Watson College of
Education is a diverse and dynamic group of educators and scholars
committed to improving leadership at all levels of education. Through our
teaching, scholarship, and service, we facilitate understanding, research,
and implementation of practices that promote social justice, global
perspectives, creativity and innovation, and capacity building—practices we
believe are essential to educational leadership.

The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to the preparation,
support and collaboration with educators who seek or hold leadership
positions in schools, school districts, boards, state and federal departments,
agencies or higher education. The Department of Educational Leadership
offers four master’s-level graduate programs (Curriculum Studies in Equity,
Evaluation and Organizational Learning, Higher Education, and School
Administration) and three concentrations within the Ed.D. in Educational
Leadership (Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, and
Higher Education), as well an undergraduate minor in Leadership Studies,
and four post-baccalaureate certificates (Coaching and Mentoring, College
Teaching and Learning, Community College Leadership, and Evaluation).

College/School Information

The Watson College of Education ( WCE ) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.

The Watson College of Education is committed to the essential and vital work of building a diverse professional community that — with intention and conviction –has at its center the inherent value of equity, inclusion, and social justice. As a college of education, we must be committed to the intrinsic value of all learners in all communities, who represent the totality of who we are as human beings. As we build, we must also dismantle racist and colonizing structures and practices in our college, at our university, and in our world. Therefore, we seek colleagues who will contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity inclusion, and social justice by sharing in our ongoing work and struggle to create the college and professional community our world needs.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment Special Notes to Applicants

Candidates will provide a curriculum vitae, cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant experience and credentials, and contact information for a minimum of three (3) professional references.

In the cover letter candidates should speak specifically to the ways their research, teaching, and service will contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 02/24/2021 Job Close Date 03/30/2021 Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington?
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