Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, College of Education [R0133567]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor of Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, College of Education [R0133567].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education with an emphasis in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education to begin on August 1, 2023, with the potential for a qualified applicant to begin on January 1, 2023. This position offers candidates a unique opportunity to engage in collaborative research, teacher preparation, and innovation across vibrant programs in special education, early childhood education, and multilingual education in a diverse university, local, and regional context. Programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education partner closely with inclusive early childhood and special education programs in both public school and community settings and the selected candidate would have opportunities to engage in research, teacher preparation, and service within this environment. The selected candidate will be expected to establish and/or maintain an active research and scholarship agenda, with expectations to seek external funding to support that agenda. Additionally, the selected candidate will be required to maintain an active program of teaching (e.g., advising, recruiting, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, developing and teaching courses) and service, with interdisciplinary collaboration across early childhood, multilingual, and special education faculty in the department. The selected candidate will teach and advise students in undergraduate and graduate degree teacher preparation programs leading to licensure in early childhood and early childhood special education, as well as endorsement in English Language Acquisition and Development. Additionally, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to teach, mentor, and advise students in an inclusive, interdisciplinary, and dynamic doctoral program. Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor requesting consideration of tenure in the Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education will meet requirements for tenure as outlined in our department bylaws and will be voted on by tenured faculty in our department during final job negotiation processes.

PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE

The Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education is comprised of a diverse faculty committed to developing innovative ideas through research, teaching, and service that improve the quality of life and educational experience for young children, multilingual learners, and individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. We offer vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas of early childhood education, English language learning, and special education. Additionally, our department is home to two research centers (i.e., the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center, the Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders) and several large externally-funded projects focused on the integration of inclusive, evidence-based instruction to support diverse individuals in public school settings. Finally, we are actively engaged in our respective fields as journal editors, members of review boards, leaders of professional organizations, and thought partners to the educational community in southern Nevada.

The Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education is committed to diversity on its faculty and encourages individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse groups, including individuals with disabilities, to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires:

• An earned doctoral degree in early childhood special education/early intervention or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• Practical experience in inclusive early childhood/special education/early intervention programs and facilitating access to the general education curriculum for young children with disabilities.

For applicants at the rank of Assistant Professor:

• Potential for the development of a scholarship record commensurate with an assistant professor level.

• Experience teaching at the college or university level.

• Evidence of the potential for securing and managing externally-funded projects to support research and scholarship. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

For applicants at the rank of Associate Professor:

• Evidence of a successful scholarship record commensurate with an Associate Professor, including scholarly research and practitioner publications.

• Evidence of effective teaching and advising at the college or university level, including undergraduate and graduate students.

• Evidence of curriculum development and innovations in early intervention/early childhood special education/special education programs.

• Evidence of participation in requests for external funding.

• Applicants for this position would be tenure-eligible; it would be expected that candidates requesting consideration of tenure in the Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education will meet requirements for tenure as outlined in our department bylaws and will be voted on by tenured faculty in our department during final job negotiation processes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred qualifications include:

• Evidence of collaboration with professionals across the fields of early childhood education, early intervention/early childhood special education, special education, and multilingual education.

• Experience teaching diverse students at the college or university level.

• Specified knowledge and experience in any of the following:

  • Evidence-based practices in early intervention/early childhood special education instruction and intervention.

  • Assessment in young children with and/or without disabilities.

  • Behavioral and/or social-emotional interventions and programming for young children with disabilities.

  • Policy and advocacy to promote equity and inclusion of young children with disabilities and their families.

  • Equity and inclusion for multilingual young children with disabilities and their families.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

• No state income tax

• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Employee discount at UNLV’s Student Wellness Recreation Center

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on November 1, 2022.

Materials should be addressed to Jenna Weglarz-Ward, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] .

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Find Jobs” in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0133567″ in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region’s diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada – Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected] , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected] ; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEOGRY

Academic Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.