The University of Virginia's College at Wise, a nationally ranked public liberal arts institution nestled in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Education position beginning January 2027. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment.
About the Department: The UVA Wise Education Department fosters a collaborative and supportive environment where faculty work closely together on accreditation, curriculum planning, clinical faculty training, advising, and other initiatives.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach 12 credits per semester across undergraduate and graduate courses in both in-person and virtual modalities
- Supervise student teaching internships
- Participate in program development, review, and management
- Maintain an active research and publication agenda
- Build and maintain relationships with local educators and school administrators
- Advise and recruit students
- Contribute to departmental and college-wide service activities
Teaching Areas Potentially Include (general education, undergraduate and graduate)
- Foundations of Education
- Classroom Management and Behaviors
- Assessment for Student and Teacher Growth
- Foundations of Assessment
- Educational Technology
Required Qualifications
- PhD/EdD in Education or related field (completion by December 2026 acceptable)
- Minimum three years of PK-12 teaching experience
- Demonstrated teaching excellence
- Expertise in curriculum and instruction development
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to innovative teaching approaches
- Excellent written and oral communication abilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal degree in Curriculum & Instruction or similar focus
- Experience with diverse student populations
- Knowledge of current education laws, policies, and regulations
- Experiential knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in an academic setting
Additional Requirements
- Technological proficiency and online course delivery
- Comprehensive focus for academic and community service and mentorship
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently
- Strong presentation and group facilitation skills
- Experience managing sensitive situations with discretion
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Successful candidates will be required to demonstrate teaching competence through a teaching demonstration during the interview process.
Additional Requirements
Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
Required Documents
Cover Letter, CV/Resume, and References
Location
This position is based in Wise, Virginia, situated in the far southwestern corner of the state near the Kentucky and Tennessee borders.
Anticipated Salary: $65,000 $75,000; depending on qualifications and experience.
Contact
Questions regarding this position should be directed to Hannah Addington, Human Resources Recruiting Specialist @ hrc2j@uvawise.edu
UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Employee fulfills duties as a “responsible employee” under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. A Responsible employee includes any employee: who has the authority to take action to redress sexual violence; who has been given the duty of reporting incidents of sexual violence or any other misconduct by students to the Title IX Coordinator or other appropriate school designee; or whom a student could reasonably believe has this authority or duty.
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