Department Name: 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed, Rehab Counsel

Job Summary:

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a non-tenure track, clinical assistant/associate professor position in Special Education – Visual Impairments (VI) Program. The appointment is a nine-month appointment, effective August 16, 2021. The position is an annual appointment, renewable yearly, depending on the availability of state funding for the position.

Responsibilities include the following: Assist with curriculum development in the Teacher Preparation Program in Visual Impairments and Orientation and Mobility (O&M) programs, teach four-five courses per academic year, assist with summer institute in Louisville and Lexington (additional pay available), supervise practicum and interns, and provide technical assistance to local education agencies in Kentucky.

Required qualifications include current teaching certification or eligibility in visual impairments (VI); PhD or EdD in visual impairments, special education, or related field (ABD acceptable); and prior experience working with individuals with visual impairments. Preferred qualifications include ACVREP certification or eligibility in O&M, college teaching and supervision experience, experience with Distance Learning Technologies, and grant writing experience.

Interested applicants should include, along with the nomination form, a letter of application detailing qualifications (upload under Cover Letter), current curriculum vita (upload under Curriculum Vita), one sample of professional writing (upload under Specific Request 1), and names and contact information for three current references familiar with the applicant's work when prompted in the application.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Dr. Donna Brostek Lee, Search Committee Chair, Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education, University of Kentucky, 229 Taylor Education Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0001; phone 859-257-1520; fax 859-257-1325; donna.b.lee@uky.edu.

Review of applications begins January 25, 2021, and continues until the position is filled.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in visual impairments, special education, or related field (ABD acceptable)

Required Related Experience:

Prior experience working with individuals with visual impairments

Required License/Registration/Certification :

Current teaching certification or eligibility for certification in visual impairments

Preferred Education/Experience:

ACVREP certification or eligibility in orientation and mobility, college teaching and supervision experience, experience with Distance Learning Technologies, and grant writing experience.

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.