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Watson College of Education – 31400 College
Watson College of Education – 31400 College
Dept/School
Elem, Middle & Lit –
31420
Vacancy Number: 16F-495
Position Number: 580
Brief Summary of Work for
this Position
The Watson College of Education’s Elementary Education Program at the University of North Carolina Wilmington
(UNCW) is seeking to hire a full-time nine-month, non-tenure track Lecturer to begin August 2023. Responsibilities include teaching four
courses per semester in elementary arts education, elementary social studies education, and/or the supervision of field experience students
and interns in the undergraduate and graduate elementary programs. The Lecturer position is initially a one-year fixed term appointment with
the possibility of renewal year-to-year based on the needs of the department.
We seek a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative
colleague who is passionate about teacher education. Successful candidates have a strong background in elementary arts education and/or
elementary social studies education. They demonstrate a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, including teaching from a diversity and equity
perspective. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a record of teaching in diverse modalities, including online synchronous and
asynchronous formats.
The Watson College of Education is committed to building a culture of inclusiveness, respect, and community. We
strongly encourage applicants from members of underrepresented groups and who demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the diverse
needs of students, children, and families.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
* Master’s degree in
education with at least 18 hours of graduate coursework closely related to arts education, social studies education, curriculum and
instruction, or elementary education at the time of employment.
* K-6 public school teaching experience.
* Experience supervising or
mentoring preservice and/or beginning teachers.
* Demonstrated evidence of how teaching, research, service, and/or community engagement
contribute to building equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills &
Experience
* 3+ years of K-6 public school teaching experience.
* Experience teaching methods courses in elementary arts
education and/or elementary social studies education.
* Evidence of successful teaching experience in face-to-face and online learning
environments.
* Evidence of successful preservice teacher supervision and knowledge of edTPA and the Candidate Preservice Assessment of
Student Teaching (CPAST) assessment tool.
* Experience teaching in and/or engaging with underserved communities and diverse
populations.
* Demonstrate commitment to preparing teachers to work with diverse student populations.
* Earned doctorate in arts
education, social studies education, or other related field in education by the time of employment.
Primary Function of
Organizational Unit
The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education is a community of
professional educators dedicated to the preparation of teachers and other professionals who have the knowledge, skills and dispositions to
work with children from early childhood through middle grades, students with special needs and their families. It values the integration of
current theory, research and professional expertise from multiple disciplines and perspectives to inform practices that enable all learners
to reach their full potential.
The department provides opportunities for students to develop as educational leaders and advocates for
the children and families they serve. It develops, implements and coordinates programs leading to undergraduate degrees and/or licensure in
birth through kindergarten education, elementary, middle grades and special education (general and adapted tracks) as well as graduate
degrees and/or licensure in elementary, middle grades and language and literacy.
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
In the required documents section please submit the
following:
- A cover letter describing your qualifications for and interest in the position. Include in the letter how your teaching
and service will contribute to the Watson College of Education mission (https://uncw.edu/ed/mission.html). The cover letter should speak specifically
to the ways your research, teaching, and service will contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive
communities. - CV detailing academic background, teaching experiences and other professional work, scholarship, and service.
- A
statement of teaching philosophy that includes your commitment to preparing teachers to work with diverse student
populations.
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.
Position Type: Permanent
Job Close Date
01/08/2023
