JOB TITLE:  Assistant Professor of Education in Early Childhood and Special Education

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320096

The University of the Virgin Islands is a Historically Black publicly supported land-grant institution. UVI is seeking faculty who will ensure that students meet high academic standards in a nurturing and learner-centered environment in keeping with our HBCU status and with interests, experience and expertise in curriculum innovation, interdisciplinary studies and distance education, as well as teaching and scholarly excellence in their specialties. In addition, academic programs support our land grant designation by integrating instruction with research and community service. Appointees must be able to work productively with students and colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds; serve as an active member of the Division’s faculty governance system; and engage in university and community service.

The Humanities and Social Sciences Division is seeking candidates who will teach a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year at the undergraduate and graduate level in the following position:

Assistant Professor of Education in Early Childhood and Special Education: Applicants should possess a Doctorate in Early Childhood/Elementary and Special Education or related field, with a minimum of master’s degree. Applicants should have evidence of at least three years of full-time K-12 classroom experience (preferably public schools), successful college-level teaching, and contemporary relations with public schools or education agencies. Applicants should demonstrate an active research agenda in the field in which he/she is teaching;  successful experience in education research advisement; and an interest and ability to work with students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Employment will begin on August 1, 2008.

Rank and compensation will be based on academic preparation, teaching and practical experience. Benefits include a generous TIAA/CREFF or Virgin Islands Government Retirement Plan, as well as a comprehensive group medical and dental insurance plan.

If applicable, economy airfare to St. Thomas for the appointee and immediate family, and shipping allowance of up to $1,250 will be paid by the University upon presentation of receipts.

In order to be considered please submit an employment application, curriculum vitae, transcript(s) from accredited institutions, and name, address, telephone number, and email address of three references to: Human Resources Department, University of the Virgin Islands, #2 John Brewer’s Bay, St. Thomas, V.I. 00802-9990 or email hrweb@uvi.edu with a copy to cjackso2@uvi.edu . Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The job title and the job code number must be included on your resume/curriculum vitae.