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Title: Visiting Assistant Professor, Deaf and Hard of Hearing/Special Education

Position Type: Fulltime Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type:  Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01

Retirement:   KTRS 

Contact Person: Nicola Mason

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Special Education/Deaf and Hard of Hearing for Academic Year 2024-2025. Applicants should hold an earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education with a specialization in Deaf and Hard of Hearing from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment. The position begins August 2024.

The position serves students in the B.S. Elementary, Middle, M.A.T., and MAED programs. It requires certification in Special Education with expertise in Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The successful candidate will teach Deaf and Hard of Hearing classes online and in person.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education/Deaf and Hard of Hearing from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered but must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (verified by official transcripts) at the time of appointment.

Experience:

• A minimum of three (3) years experience in Special Education/Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication
• Evidence of good character, mature attitude, and professional integrity

Licensure & Certifications: Certification in Special Education with concentration in Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 90% - Maintain a 5/5 teaching load, teaching courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students and lead clinical observations. - (Essential)
• 10% - Other duties as assigned throughout the school terms - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions:

Applicant documents include:

- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copies of unofficial transcripts
- Contact information for 3 professional references

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.