Open Rank Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, General Faculty (Teaching Track): Online Ed.D. Research Sequence and Capstone Mentorship

The University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development (EHD)   seeks an open-rank academic general faculty member for the position of Professor of Education. This is a 9-month salaried teaching faculty position (non-tenure track) in the Department of Leadership, Foundations, and Policy (EDLF), with a contract start date in August 2023.  We seek an individual who will help deliver the school’s Ed.D. online research sequence, coordinate colleagues’ instruction of other course sections in the research sequence and liaise between instructors and Ed.D. program directors.  The incumbent will demonstrate innovative teaching methods and will have experience conducting applied research and/or program evaluations in PK-12 or higher education settings. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the ideals of Ed.D. education, equity, adult learning, and continuous improvement. Given the remote nature of the teaching responsibilities for this position, the incumbent will not be required to relocate to the Charlottesville area.  All teaching and service responsibilities can be accomplished remotely. However, the position does require that the incumbent reside in the U.S.

The position will be primarily affiliated with the Research, Statistics and Evaluation (RSE) program ; however the incumbent will work closely with other faculty teaching in the research sequence as well as being part of the school Ed.D. Leadership Team.  The research course sequence serves Ed.D. students across three academic areas: Administration and Supervision , Curriculum and Instruction , Higher Education Administration .  The purpose of the sequence is to provide Ed.D. students with the research knowledge and skills needed to successfully conduct independent applied research for their capstone projects and to prepare them to be effective practitioner-scholars within their organizations. Courses provide students training in both quantitative and qualitative inquiry skills as well as in program evaluation. The successful candidate will teach courses in the research sequence, with a focus on the introductory survey design and quantitative inquiry class, as well as coordinate with instructors of other course sections, liaise with and between the three Ed.D. program directors, and provide methodological support to capstone students in all three Ed.D. programs.  The incumbent will also lead collaborative projects with the online learning team and fellow instructors focused on curriculum planning and continuous course improvement.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in education or related field

• Experience in program evaluation, assessment, and/or applied research in educational settings

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of problems of practice in educational arenas

• Record of effective teaching of research methods at the university level

• Understanding of U.S. PK-12 school environments and/or institutions of higher education

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to teach quantitative inquiry classes

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Professional training and/or experience in educational contexts that are relevant to the areas of the Ed.D. degrees

• Experience serving as a team leader

• Experience in leading collaborative efforts focused on curriculum development and revisions

• Experience advising student research with a specific emphasis on meeting the needs of working professionals

• Experience teaching in online, asynchronous environments

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

TO APPLY :

Complete an application online and attach:

• Letter of interest in the position, including an online teaching philosophy statement

• Curriculum vitae 

• Diversity statement that describes active or potential contributions to diversity‐related teaching and/or service 

• Contact information for three professional references (References will not be contacted until after in-person interviews are conducted)

• Up to five additional documents (e.g., prior course evaluations, examples of teaching materials, etc.).

Please note all documents must be uploaded in the Resume/CV box. Incomplete applications will not receive full consideration

Review of applications will begin October 17, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment

For questions about the position, please contact Bethany A. Bell, EDLF Department Chair at bab4jm@virginia.edu . For questions about the application process please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter at rmo2r@virginia.edu .

UVA is proud to have a strong culture of collaboration and collegiality and is committed to creating collaborative and diverse environments necessary to develop and deliver quality educational programs. We especially encourage applications from individuals who are members of underrepresented groups. 

Charlottesville and central Virginia offer a distinctive community for both personal and professional activities. Charlottesville is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It offers a thriving community, highlighted by regular literary, film, musical, theatrical, and historical festivals. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit http://uvacharge.virginia.edu/guide.html . 

UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu/ . 

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.