Assistant Professor, College of Education - Exceptional Children

Gardner-Webb University; Boiling Springs (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner-Webb University seeks an Assistant Professor for the College of Education to teach curriculum and instruction for Exceptional Children. This tenure-track position requires a doctorate in a related field and involves teaching, research, and service assignments. The ideal candidate will possess significant knowledge of special education practices and a strong scholarly background.

Qualifications

• Doctorate required with specialization in Special Education or related field.
• Strong record of scholarly research and K-12 leadership experience.
• Experience in university teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Supervise student teachers and conduct research.
• Provide service to the College of Education and the community.

Skills

Knowledge of school district-level special education

Reading and literacy practices

Online and hybrid teaching experience

Education

Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction

Science of Reading Certification

Job description

Assistant Professor, College of Education - Exceptional Children

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The College of Education (COE) at Gardner-Webb University seeks a strong candidate for a tenure-track faculty position teaching curriculum and instruction in Exceptional Children's/special education. The 9-month tenure-track position will start on August 1, 2025.

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialty in Special Education/Exceptional Children/ or a related field and a strong record of scholarly research and/or K-12 leadership experience
• Demonstrate knowledge of school district-level special education, exceptional child, reading, and literacy practices
• Served in public K-12 setting
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• A research/scholarship portfolio in K-12 curriculum and instruction, reading, literacy, academically gifted or related K-12 experience
• Science of Reading Certification or eligibility for the Science of Reading Certificate
• Experience with online and hybrid teaching and course development
• Experience with university teaching
• Served in public K-12 leadership roles as a school or central office personnel
  
  

Teaching, Research, and Service Assignments

• Teach 12 credit hours per semester
• Teach exceptional children’s courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Provide service to the College of Education, University, community, and academic profession
• Supervise student teachers
• Conduct research and scholarly activities to enhance the COE academic climate
  
  

Other Information

• Review of complete employment applications begins as soon as they are received. Position will remain open until filled, but for full consideration, applicants should apply by
• Candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest addressing qualifications, current curriculum vitae, official college transcripts, teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references using the application link provided.
  
  

Candidates should complete the application and include the required materials with their application submission. Salary is commensurate with experience. Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,600 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2022, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 28 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 600 student-athletes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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