Clinical Assistant Professor Of Special Education

Job Title:

Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education

Requisition Number:

FE04103

Department Name:

8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:

Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status:

Non-Tenure Track

Required Education:

Earned doctorate in Special Education

Required Related Experience:

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification:

N/A

Job Summary:

The College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a Clinical instructor of Special Education within the Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education. The position is 9-month, lecturer title series, non-tenure eligible. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2024.The flagship university of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the University of Kentucky is home to more than 30,000 students and nearly 3,000 faculty members. Located in Lexington, the Horse Capital of the World, UK is a major employer in the small city of approximately 315,000.Responsibilities for this position include:

• Teaching undergraduate courses in Special Education
• Provide service to the department, university, and profession
• Assist with recruitment and advising of undergraduate students and serve on program committees
• Supervise experiential learning for practicum, internship, and student teaching experiences
• Support state and community partnerships with schools and agencies in Kentucky and nationwide
• Provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession
• Attendance at department, committee, and college meetings.

The qualifications for this position include at a minimum:

• An earned doctoral in Special Education with a background in any area of disability
• Demonstrated success in teaching undergraduate students

Clinical instructors within the EDSCE Department are highly valued, significantly contribute to experiential teaching and service within the program, and serve in important supportive roles within the department and college.You are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefitsApplicants should include:

• a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials, professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position (upload under cover letter);
• a curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita);
• copies of student evaluations of the candidate’s teaching (upload under Specific Request 1); and
• contact information for three professional references that can speak to the applicant’s qualifications. References will be sent a link to upload a recommendation letter. (upload under reference request)

Review of applications begins immediately.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Melinda Ault, Department Chair, melinda.ault@uky.edu
Internal Employee Being ConsideredDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Earned PhD or EdD in Special Education
• Previous college teaching and supervision experience
• Experience in teaching in undergraduate education

Deadline to Apply:

05/24/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.