Gardner Webb University
Assistant Professor, College of Education - Exceptional Children
Gardner Webb University, Shelby, North Carolina, United States, 28152
Job Description
Job Description
The College of Education (COE) at Gardner-Webb University seeks a strong candidate for a tenure-track faculty position teaching curriculum and instruction in E xceptional 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 August 1st. · Candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest addressing qualifications, current curriculum vitae, unofficial college transcripts, teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references using the application link provided. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review. If hired, official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution
(to Academic Affairs for full-time and undergraduate adjuncts, or to
gradstudies@gardner -webb.edu for graduate adjuncts).
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.
Job Description
The College of Education (COE) at Gardner-Webb University seeks a strong candidate for a tenure-track faculty position teaching curriculum and instruction in E xceptional 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 August 1st. · Candidates should electronically submit a letter of interest addressing qualifications, current curriculum vitae, unofficial college transcripts, teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references using the application link provided. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application review. If hired, official transcripts must be sent directly from the institution
(to Academic Affairs for full-time and undergraduate adjuncts, or to
gradstudies@gardner -webb.edu for graduate adjuncts).
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.