Clinical Assistant​/Associate Professor

The School of Education oversees the university's educator preparation program (EPP). The EPP is multifaceted and provides many services and programming in the area of teacher education. The overarching goal of the School of Education is to prepare students for careers in education.

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose of the Clinical Faculty position is to provide essential academic leadership and programmatic oversight for the Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) program, specifically focusing on the design and evaluation of inclusive learning opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this role, the faculty member is responsible for developing curriculum, teaching relevant coursework, and collaborating with university staff and community partners to ensure student success aligns with institutional and state priorities.

Central to the position is an emphasis on the postsecondary student experience, where the faculty member embeds student development theory and academic success strategies to help students grow as college learners. By fostering independence and self-determination, the Clinical Faculty member prepares students for positive post-program outcomes through applied learning and best practices in inclusive higher education. This position will address one of two roles:

* design the inclusive curriculum focused on core academic content needed by the unit and integrating content into learning opportunities, or

* develop the academic success strategies that build student independence and allow students to navigate that curriculum effectively.

The Clinical Faculty member will support academic advisement, provide on campus and online course instruction while integrating instructional strategies related to individuals with diverse learning needs Clinical faculty will contribute to the overall instructional quality of the Educational Opportunities Program within the SOE. Clinical faculty will teach academic courses as needed to support the overall SOE programmatic needs and Conceptual Framework.

Clinical faculty support academic advisement and provide instruction for both on-campus and online courses, integrating specialized strategies for students with diverse learning needs. In this role, they contribute to the overall instructional quality of the School of Education's (SOE) Educational Opportunities Program. Additionally, clinical faculty teach academic courses as required to meet the broader programmatic needs and Conceptual Framework of the SOE

Position Responsibilities:

Instructional Excellence:
Provide high-quality instruction for both on-campus and online courses, ensuring the integration of specialized strategies to support students with diverse learning needs.

Academic Advisement:
Support students through dedicated academic advisement and guidance.

Program Contribution:
Contribute to the overall instructional quality and success of the Educational Opportunities Program (EOP) within the School of Education (SOE).

Curriculum Support:
Teach academic courses as required to meet the programmatic needs and uphold the Conceptual Framework of the School of Education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of inclusive postsecondary education models and transition-to-adulthood frameworks

* Experience with curriculum design, assessment, and nontraditional instructional models

* Ability to work effectively in collaborative, interdisciplinary environments

* Strong written and verbal communication skills

* Commitment to equity, access, and inclusive excellence in higher education

Minimum Education /Experience

* Doctoral degree in Special Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.

* Demonstrated commitment to working and serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

* Demonstrated success in leading administrative tasks, project and team management, and communication.

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

* Preferred license/certification in related area(s)

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.