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Tenure-Track Faculty in Elementary Inclusive Education, STEM

Employer
Radford University School of Teacher Education and Leadership
Location
Radford, Virginia
Salary
Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
Date posted
Nov 20, 2024
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Position: Tenure-Track Faculty in Elementary Inclusive Education, STEM 

 

 

 

Rank: Assistant Professor 

 

 

 

Job Summary: The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in elementary inclusive education with primary responsibilities for teaching and field supervision in the undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program. The dual-licensure program is grounded in a model of inclusive practice, collaboration, and co-teaching with special educators.  

 

 

 

Appointment conditions: The position is for a tenure-track, 9-month faculty appointment in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership with the opportunity for supplemental summer teaching. The appointment begins August 2025. Local residency is required.  

 

 

 

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate courses in campus-based, hybrid, and online formats as determined by need. Courses will support the traditional, campus-based program and the newly developed apprenticeship program. The successful candidate will also supervise field placements; engage in scholarship, and provide service to the School, College, and University. 

 

 

 

Required Qualifications: Candidates must: 

 

  • hold a doctoral degree from an accredited university in education by the contract start date 
  • hold a teaching endorsement in elementary education  
  • have at least 3 years of public-school teaching experience  
  • have expertise needed to teach courses with particular emphasis in STEM-based instruction, methods for teaching elementary science and/or mathematics, instructional design & assessment, and field-based seminars 
  • demonstrate commitment to fostering inclusiveness through culturally relevant practice. 

 

 

Desirable Qualifications: Additional desirable qualifications include:  

 

  • Experience teaching at the collegiate level 
  • Experience supporting teacher candidates in preK-6 field settings 
  • Experience with co-teaching 
  • A background with dual licensure programs 
  • A background supporting diverse student populations 

 

 

DEPARTMENT: 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 high quality, equitable education for all students 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.  

 

The School’s faculty is dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, critically-minded, and highly skilled educators and to fostering an atmosphere of equity and inclusivity within our educational community. The School also leads the university in external funding and faculty are highly collaborative in endeavors of teaching and scholarship. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to this work.  
 
UNIVERSITY & RADFORD COMMUNITY: Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs and is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the Commonwealth. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds and vibrant student life on a beautiful 204-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. 

 

In 2022, the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education elevated Radford University to the Doctoral/Professional classification due to the increased number of doctoral degrees awarded. Radford University was recently recognized among the top National Universities by the U. S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges report. In addition, Radford University was recognized as one of the “Best Regional Universities in the Southeast” by the Princeton Review in 2023. Radford University was also recognized as one of the Best Colleges of Public Distinction for 2022-2023. The city of Radford, Virginia is located in the heart of the New River Valley in Southwest Virginia. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Just a short drive from Blacksburg and Roanoke, the region boasts a vibrant art scene and local food culture as well as many community-university partnership opportunities. 

 

 

 

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. 

 

 

 

Please visit the RU website at http://www.radford.edu.  Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity.  This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).  This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. 

 

 

 

Application: Interested candidates should apply at https://jobs.radford.edu/postings/15154 and provide a cover letter; curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; a statement that describes how your teaching, scholarship, or past experiences contribute to your work as an inclusive educator; and a list of three references. Qualified candidates from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. 

 

 

 

Anticipated Start Date:  August 10, 2025 

 

Application Review Date: January 2, 2025 

 

 

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