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Watson College of Education – 31400 College
Watson College of Education – 31400 College
Dept/School
SEC ED –
31440
Vacancy Number: 16F-512
Position Number: 6052
Brief Summary of Work for
this Position
The Instructional Technology, Foundations, Secondary Education (ITFSE) department, within the Watson College
of Education (WCE) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) invites applications for 9- month, full-time, tenure track faculty
for the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Appointment to rank is dependent on qualifications relative to the university,
college, and department policy. This position will begin August 2023.
Upon initial appointment, the successful candidate’s teaching
responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate courses in Social and Cultural Foundations of Education. Additional
responsibilities may include collaborating with colleagues to maintain and grow our WCE programs; collaborating with campus, community, and
state education partners through community engaged scholarship and professional development; advising students; and participating in program
development and accreditation processes.
The department has a diverse group of faculty from different racial, ethnic, religious, and
philosophical backgrounds. This diversity inspires our creativity and allows us to embrace multiple perspectives, and to productively work
together across those differences. Our faculty members are active researchers and dedicated teachers with an incredible commitment to
providing high quality, comprehensive academic programs that have a positive impact on the community. We are seeking a colleague who shares
that commitment and has the potential for excellence in research and teaching.
Applicants for a senior appointment must have a
substantial publication record, a current research agenda, a successful record of teaching, and evidence of faculty
leadership.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Applicants for this position must hold a terminal
degree (i.e., Ph.D., Ed.D.) in an area of Social and Cultural Foundations of Education or a closely related field with a disciplinary
background within the foundations (e.g., Cultural Anthropology of Education, Sociology of Education). ABD candidates may be considered
depending on the expected completion date. - Demonstrated evidence of ways research, teaching, and service contribute to building and
sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience
- If the candidate is ABD, it is preferred that the terminal degree be in-hand by the beginning date of
appointment. - Experience teaching Social and Cultural Foundations of Education or a related field within the foundations (e.g.,
Sociology of Education, Cultural Anthropology of Education) at university level. - Experience teaching in/working with underserved
communities and diverse populations. - Demonstrated potential for building school and community partnerships.
- Evidence of
successful college-level teaching experience in face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments. - A focused program of
research and scholarly activity.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The Department of Instructional
Technology, Foundations, and Secondary Education prepares educators/professionals for leadership positions in instructional technology and
secondary education. Our commitment is to the development of highly competent professionals to serve in educational leadership roles. The
Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations, and Secondary Education is dedicated to preparing students to make a difference
through:
* Engagement in and service to diverse schools, organizations and communities from the local to the global.
* Powerful
opportunities to apply and expand learning in diverse environments.
* Rigorous coursework and meaningful research
We prepare our
students to meet the challenges of an increasingly diverse and complex world as confident, competent and informed educational leaders and
joyful lifelong learners. Our graduates serve and lead in many capacities including as secondary school educators in English, Math, Science,
Social Studies, as K-12 educators for English Language Learners and Academically or Intellectually Gifted students, and as Instructional
Technology leaders in K-12 schools, business, and higher education.
The department embodies a diversity of ideas, practices, and
scholarship to foster a community of intellectual curiosity, teaching excellence, and dedicated service.
College/School
Information
The Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is
a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of
Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and
Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study
programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and
colleges/universities in the region.
The Watson College of Education is committed to the essential and vital work of building a diverse
professional community that – with intention and conviction -has at its center the inherent value of equity, inclusion, and social justice.
As a college of education, we must be committed to the intrinsic value of all learners in all communities, who represent the totality of who
we are as human beings. As we build, we must also dismantle racist and colonizing structures and practices in our college, at our
university, and in our world. Therefore, we seek colleagues who will contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity inclusion, and social
justice by sharing in our ongoing work and struggle to create the college and professional community our world
needs.
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is
dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and
continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that
stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public
institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees
in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research,
an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree
program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the
elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of
Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
EEO
Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity,
globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for
all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national
origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member
status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide
educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded
employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our
success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates
are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington
participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work
in the United States.
Special Notes to Applicants
Prior to the official appointment to the university, the
candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing
requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note that a minimum of three professional references
are required for all applications.
Candidates will provide a cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant
experience and credentials. In the cover letter, candidates should speak specifically to the ways their research, teaching, and service will
contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Position Type:
Permanent
Job Close Date
02/12/2023