Asst. Professor - Special Education jobs in Laramie, WY

The University of Wyoming invites diverse applicants to consider our employment opportunities.  We are also especially interested in candidates who have experience working with diverse populations and/or diverse initiatives. 

JOB TITLE:   

Assistant Professor of Art Education

JOB PURPOSE:   

The University of Wyoming Department of Visual Arts welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor of Art Education position in a rapidly growing Art Education degree program. The position is full-time, tenure-track with benefits on a two semester, nine month teaching schedule. Qualified candidates will have the ability to teach the full range and variety of Art Education classes including Methods I, Methods II, Art Education Practicum, Curriculum Design, Elementary Residency, and Secondary Residency. Their experience should include K-12 teaching experience as well as teaching in an Art Education College/University curriculum, familiarity with various Art Education pedagogies and philosophies, strong and established scholarly research, and familiarity with a variety of media used in Art Education classes. Desired skills include experience as a skilled communicator with the ability to communicate orally, in writing and digitally; experience working in a collaborative team of educators; experience working with non-traditional students, first generation students, and students with disabilities; and experience in professional organizations. The successful candidate will incorporate equitable classroom policies such as encouraging inclusion and representation of diverse viewpoints and utilizing multiple methods of content delivery including in-person, online and hybrid modalities.

The Visual Arts Building, a state-of-the-art Leed Certified construction, was completed in 2012 and provides individual offices and faculty studio spaces in the building.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Teach a 2/3 course load for the academic year 
• Coordinate administration and curricular development of the degree program with staff assistance
• Maintain communication with partners in Wyoming State Education offices, schools, community colleges and educators throughout the State of Wyoming, and with the College of Education within the University of Wyoming
• Maintain active scholarly research and professional development at a national level
• Advise and mentor Art Education students
• Provide service to the department, college, and university

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY: 

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Ph.D. in Art Education
• 2 years teaching experience in Art Education
• Demonstrated active professional practice in scholarly and/or creative research
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and maintain Art Education area and curriculum with the ability to teach the full range and variety of Art Education classes including Methods I, Methods II, Art Education Practicum, Curriculum Design, Elementary Residency, and Secondary Residency.
• Demonstrated dedication to, appreciation for, and understanding of DEI in and beyond the classroom and curriculum
• Valid driver's license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Demonstrated K-12 teaching experience as well as teaching in an Art Education College/University curriculum
• Demonstrated familiarity with various Art Education pedagogies and philosophies
• Demonstrated familiarity with and proficiency in a range of studio techniques applicable to Art Education curricula 
• Strong and established scholarly research
• Ongoing engagement in creative research and/or other professional activities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:  

This position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by 10/11/2023 will receive full consideration.

To apply please complete the online application including:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for 4 references
• Unofficial graduate transcript
• Statement of Research 
• 10 labeled images of creative work (PDF file)
• Links to examples of scholarly research publications 
• Statement of Teaching
• 2 sample syllabi
• Student Evaluations (four most recent from the past two years)
• Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community

*All application materials must be included in order to be considered for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT:  

UW is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.   

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please call 307-766-2377 or email jobapps@uwyo.edu

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a town of 30,000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research and outreach. The university has state-of-the-art facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range, a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver, Boulder, and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/