Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education
Requisition Number	FE04103
Working Title
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 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 Considered
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does 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 - 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 check and/or drug screen.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita
2. Cover Letter
3. Specific Request 1

Optional Documents

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