JOB TITLE:  Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

JOB CODE NUMBER:  320102

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 on the University’s committees; and contribute to the development of the University’s Vision 2012.

The Education Division is seeking a candidate who will teach a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year at the undergraduate level in the following position:

Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership: Applicants should have an earned Doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field, with a minimum of a Master’s Degree. Candidate must have evidence of at least three years of full-time K-12 classroom experience,  preferably in the public schools; successful contemporary relations with public schools or education agencies, experience in research advisement, successful college level teaching experience and an active research agenda in the field of specialty.   Experience in NCATE accreditation is preferred.  Additional expectations of all faculty include participation in University committees, student advisement, and continued professional achievement. 

Employment will begin on August 01, 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 or St. Croix 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 an accredited institution(s), and the 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. For more information, please visit us online at http://hrweb.uvi.edu.

When applying for this position, the job title and the job code number must be included on your resume/cv.