F0472 - Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Of Special Education
Company: DHRM
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Title: F0472 - TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION State Role Title: FACULTY Hiring Range: Commensurate with
credentials and experience Pay Band: Agency: Norfolk State
University Location: Norfolk State University Agency Website:
www.nsu.edu Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties
Statement of the Position The Department of Early Childhood,
Elementary, Special Education within the School of Education at
Norfolk State University invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant Professor of Special Education (F0472) position, with an
anticipated start date of August 15, 2025. We seek candidates that
have expertise in curriculum development and instruction for
exceptional learners, inclusive classroom environments, and
research-based best practices in special education. Norfolk State
University Norfolk State University is a comprehensive urban,
public, doctoral granting institution committed to transforming
students’ lives through exemplary teaching, research, and service.
The University is a top ranked Historically Black College and
University (HBCU) with nationally recognized STEM programs and
enrolls 6,000 students in over thirty undergraduate and nineteen
on-line and in-person graduate programs. The University has annual
grant expenditures that exceed $20 million. Norfolk State
University has an NCAA Division I athletic program with fifteen
sports, boasts eleven MEAC Conference championships in the last
three years, and a coveted marching band which participated in the
2023 Rose Parade. City of Norfolk and the Hampton Roads Area
Norfolk State University is located in the heart of the City of
Norfolk, which is home to the world’s largest Naval Base. The City
of Norfolk is one of seven cities that make up what is referred to
as the Hampton Roads Region, an area that includes Virginia Beach
and Colonial Williamsburg. Norfolk has big-city amenities and
attractions of arts and culture and cuisines of the Eastern
Seaboard. There are numerous accessible parks, riverfronts, lakes,
festivals, and beaches in the Hampton Roads Region: all favorable
for weekend getaways and an easy commute to Norfolk State
University. Overview of the Department Norfolk State University’s
Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education
(EESE) is housed in the School of Education (EESE). The department
offers undergraduate and graduate programs focused upon working
with children in P-12 school settings as well as community and
agency programs. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be
expected to: • Teach and develop courses in the Bachelor of Science
in Education (BSEd.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) programs in Special
Education — Undergraduate, in face-to-face and Graduate in an
online format. • Supervise undergraduate and master’s program
internships within local school districts and agencies. • Advise
and mentor students. • Contribute to making the School of Education
and University a safe, equitable, and socially just space for
students, other faculty, and staff. • Engage in program development
and curriculum reviews, and assessment of student learning. •
Provide support for program coordination and administration (e.g.,
recruitment, admissions, programming). • Collaborate with student
affairs professionals on campus, in Virginia, and in the profession
on programming, student internship and graduate assistantship
placements, and to advance the profession. • Provide service and
expertise to the program, the School of Education, and to the
University. Minimum Qualifications The review committee will seek
evidence of required qualifications in the candidate’s cover letter
and CV. The successful candidate must have: • An earned
doctorate/terminal degree (Ph.D./Ed.D.) in Special Education or
related field from an accredited (U.S.) or certified
(international) university. • Demonstrated evidence of inclusive
teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level that builds
engaging, relevant, and authentic learning experiences for
students. • Active involvement in professional associations and/or
in partnerships in the field. • Demonstrated evidence of
established or developing research agenda that informs teaching and
practice in the Special Education field. • Excellent communication,
collaboration, organization, and negotiation skills. Additional
Considerations The review committee will seek evidence of required
qualifications in the candidate’s cover letter and CV. Preference
will be given to those who have one or more of the following: •
Prior college, university, or professional association experience.
• State licensure or certification in teaching special education
(candidates who are licensed in other states can submit to the
Virginia Department of Education’s licensure department to obtain a
postgraduate professional license for the Commonwealth of
Virginia). • A strong diversity and social justice orientation. •
Experience advising students and building authentic learning
experiences to support student development and career aspirations.
• Teaching experience related to special education, internships,
social justice and equity, teaching and learning, and research
design. • Ability to teach a full range of special education
courses. • Experience developing collaborative partnerships with
campus units and organizations. Special Instructions You will be
provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or
résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your
Application” in your account to check the status of your
application for this position. Background Check Norfolk State
University (NSU) is committed to providing a safe and orderly
campus environment. NSU conducts comprehensive background checks
for applicants. Background investigations include reference checks,
a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial
(credit) report or driving history check. EEO Statement Norfolk
State University values diversity and invites applicants from all
backgrounds who will enrich the research, teaching and service of
the university. Norfolk State University is an Equal Opportunity
employer and encourages applications from women, minorities,
protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. DEI Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement that addresses: a.
Experience in serving culturally, socially, and economically
diverse student populations. b. How your instructional delivery
practices, assessment methods, and course management approaches
cultivate and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion? How to Apply
Application materials will be reviewed upon receipt and will be
accepted until the position is filled. Application contents are to
include: 1. Cover Letter 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Letters of
Recommendation (3) 4. Diversity Statement 5. Teaching Philosophy
Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted
electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the
Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System
(RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications
and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an
Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a
Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department
of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff
(Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms
when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision
to interview an applicant is based solely on the information
received for this position from either the electronic application
and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your
application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer
to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of
your application for this position. Norfolk State University
conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a
finalist for employment consideration. The type of background
check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for
which you have been identified as a finalist and may include:
criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks,
reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license
verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background
checks are made available to university employing officials. As a
finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release
form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in
the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be
authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Contact Information Name: Norfolk State University Phone:
757-823-8160 Email: Emailed material not accepted In support of the
Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging
individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth
Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity,
applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD)
provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services
(DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI).
Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status
questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable,
to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can
be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019. Note :
Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or
DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use
that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring
Process.
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