Assistant/Associate Professor Elementary Education

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure track position in Elementary Education at the Assistant/Associate Professor level for the 2022-2023 academic year for the College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling.

Specific Job Duties: 

Teaching courses focusing on elementary education and foundational education. Advise undergraduate elementary education students. Ability to work collaboratively with a team. Provide support in making sure our program meets all state requirements and CAEP accreditation. Participate in program, college, and university-wide committees. Ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Participate in community networking, public relations, and recruitment. Ability to build and maintain relationships within area school divisions. Other duties include student advising, scholarly activity and service to the campus and community.

Teaching Load:

The normal teaching load is 21 hours per year consisting of elementary education and foundational education courses.

Required Qualifications:

An earned doctorate degree in Elementary Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field; candidates that are ABD are also highly encouraged to apply. A minimum of three years teaching experience in a K-12 public school. Experience in the effective use of instructional-based technologies. Evidence of potential for scholarly productivity. Knowledge of inclusion, collaboration, assessment, and evidence-based instructional practices. Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience teaching at the college or university level. Experience as a program chair, director, or coordinator. Experience in advising undergraduate level students. Experience with program assessment and accreditation.

Benefits:

Generous sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.

Physical Demands:

Prolonged periods standing or sitting at a desk 

University's Website:

https://www.lynchburg.edu

Work Remotely:

No

We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners.

Application Review: Interested candidates should send the following 1) a statement of teaching philosophy, 2) a current curriculum vita (CV), 3) evidence of teaching effectiveness, 4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion statement outlining how you approach diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work, 5) all graduate transcripts and 6) names of three work references.  References will be checked prior to employment. All information and documentation must be submitted electronically to the University of Lynchburg to: 

Dr. Courtneay Kelly, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee

College of Education, Leadership Studies, and Counseling

Elementary Education Faculty Search

1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA, 24501

kelly_ch@lynchburg.edu.  

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received before April 22nd. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The selected candidate must complete a background check that is satisfactory to the University. For more information about the University of Lynchburg, visit our website at www.lynchburg.edu. 

The University of Lynchburg is committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from persons of color, women, Indigenous/aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the University of Lynchburg community.

The University of Lynchburg is an equal opportunity employer.