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Western Kentucky University is accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the rank of Pedagogical Assistant, Pedagogical Associate, or Pedagogical Professor of Special Education. Pedagogical faculty are expected to bring a high level of conceptual and theoretical knowledge, along with an innovative skill set to their instructional tasks.

The School of Teacher Education (STE) is a national leader in teacher preparation As the first educator preparation program in the State with a licensed teacher apprenticeship program, STE works closely with school districts through traditional face-to-face teaching and innovative Grow Your Own programming to develop highly prepared teachers. Administration and operation of undergraduate and graduate programs in special education are included within the portfolio of the School of Teacher Education. Special education faculty work collaboratively to maintain the rigor of the programs and foster community engagement to provide students with opportunities to impact their communities.

Responsibilities for this position include:

+ Teach special education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels using in-person, online, and hybrid delivery

+ Provide effective leadership and supervision of clinical experiences

+ Work collaboratively with other faculty to develop and implement effective programs

+ Serve on university, college, department, and program committees

+ Serve as faculty advisor to undergraduate and graduate students

+ Support student engagement in community activities

Job Requirements:

+ Earned master's and/or doctorate in special education

+ Experience teaching in elementary and/or secondary schools

+ Additional requirements for each rank are as follows:

+ Pedagogical Assistant Professor: Candidate is expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching.

+ Pedagogical Associate Professor: Candidate must have 6+ years experience in higher education with a demonstrated high level of pedagogical competence, and an established track record of such excellence.

+ Pedagogical Professor: Candidate must have earned tenure at another institution, have 12+ years experience in higher education with an established record of significant impact on the pedagogical activities at the university or college level, and/or who has achieved a regional, national, or international reputation for such. A terminal degree in special education is required.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

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