Assistant Professor of Education

The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a nationally ranked public liberal arts institution nestled in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Education position beginning August 2025. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment.

About the Department The UVA Wise Education Department fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where faculty work closely together on accreditation, curriculum planning, clinical faculty training, advising, and other initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach 12 credits per semester across undergraduate and graduate courses in both in-person and virtual modalities

• Supervise student teaching internships

• Participate in program development, review, and management

• Maintain an active research and publication agenda

• Build and maintain relationships with local educators and school administrators

• Advise and recruit students

• Contribute to departmental and college-wide service activities

Teaching Areas Include (primarily SPED courses with some general education)

• Exceptional Children Education

• Diagnosis and Remediation (Elementary and Secondary)

• Diversity and Learning

• Advanced Instruction Methods

• Special Education foundations, methods, and implementation

• Educational History and Contemporary Issues

Required Qualifications

• PhD/EdD in Education or related field (completion by August 2026 acceptable)

• Minimum three years of PK-12 teaching experience

• Demonstrated teaching excellence

• Expertise in curriculum and instruction development

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Commitment to innovative teaching approaches

• Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in Special Education or Curriculum & Instruction

• Experience with diverse student populations

• Knowledge of current special education laws, policies, and regulations

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant educational laws and regulations

• Ability to meet deadlines and work independently

• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills

• Experience managing sensitive situations with discretion

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate teaching competence through a teaching demonstration during the interview process.

UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians 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 experience. We are equal opportunity 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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