Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education

Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education. We invite applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education position in the Department of Special Education and Child Development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The Clinical Assistant Professor is a 9-month non-tenure-eligible position. Clinical faculty in the Cato College of Education are eligible for promotion to both Clinical Associate and Clinical Full Professor. The position will begin January 3, 2022 or August 15, 2022 based upon the candidate’s availability. The Special Education Program offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Undergraduate and graduate coursework is designed to prepare teacher candidates for either initial or advanced licensure in special education. The doctoral program focuses on preparing future researchers, teachers, leaders, and collaborators in diverse contexts.

Responsibilities. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (face-to-face and online) with instructional responsibilities in one or more of the following areas: K-12 mathematics instruction for students with high-incidence disabilities, diagnostic assessment and progress monitoring, instructional planning for diverse learners, and applied behavior analysis; serve on graduate research committees; and provide service to the field, profession, program, department, college, and university.

Qualifications. We seek a faculty colleague to join a high-achieving, dynamic, and collaborative College of Education committed to preparing professionals who contribute to the positive development of individuals and the development of effective and inclusive schools for all children and youth, especially those reflecting the diversity of the populations in urban schools. The College strives to develop a deep understanding of and respect for diversity among students and colleagues; therefore, we encourage applications from professionals who can help advance the mission and vision of the University and the Cato College of Education in an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative environment, and as a champion for diverse perspectives. Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited university, have three or more years of successful K-12 teaching experience with students with disabilities, and be eligible for licensure in special education in North Carolina. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to teach at the college/university level and demonstrate commitment to engaging in professional service. Candidates with edTPA experience and who hold the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential are encouraged to apply.

Setting. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the state’s urban research university, is nestled in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. During the 2020-2021 academic year, enrollment exceeded 30,000 students, making it the second largest university in the UNC System. The Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte is a cornerstone of the University’s civic mission and its status as one of the nation’s leading urban universities. It prepares highly effective and ethical professionals whose work positively impacts children, youth, adults, and families in communities, P-12 and higher education settings, and organizations within urban and other diverse settings. UNC Charlotte is one of the largest teacher preparation institutions in the state and Cato College of Education teacher candidates are among the most prepared in the state. In the 2021 rankings for Best Colleges from U.S. News & World Report, the Cato College of Education was ranked nationally for its online programs and among the top 10 for online special education programs. The Cato College of Education is committed to recruiting diverse candidates into the teaching profession and providing cutting-edge practices in clinical experiences for its candidates. Two such innovative examples are the Charlotte Teacher Early College, a school housed on campus to serve high school students interested in a career in education, and Niner University Elementary, a public school and laboratory for clinical practice created and led by education experts at UNC Charlotte. The Cato College of Education is a community-engaged college and has deeply responsive partnerships with over 12 public school districts and dozens of private schools, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the 18th largest public school district in the country, and maintains a close working relationship with these schools, contributing to a job placement rate that is the 2nd highest in the UNC system.

Application. For complete job descriptions and application procedures, see http://education.uncc.edu/employment-opportunities. Application materials should include:

1. A cover letter that describes how the applicant’s professional qualifications relate to the responsibilities of the position and that includes a statement of the applicant’s teaching philosophy;
2. A current and complete curriculum vita;
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate degree programs completed;
4. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references; and
5. Other supporting materials (no more than two documents/files) relevant to the applicant’s teaching and scholarship, including a sample teaching artifact and/or sample publication (optional).

Review of applications will begin August 15, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled.

To Apply: Apply electronically at https://jobs.uncc.edu. Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Attach the following documents with your electronic submission: cover letter, curriculum vita, full contact information for five references, and other supporting materials (if applicable). For additional information or informal inquiries, contact Dr. Virginia L. Walker, Chair, Faculty Search Committee at 704-687-8830 or virginia.walker@uncc.edu.

As an EOE/AA employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte encourages applications from all underrepresented groups. All finalists are subject to criminal background checks.