Assistant Professor of Special Education - IFO
About The Position
The faculty member will teach courses in the Special Education licensure programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses taught in an online format, and will supervise clinical placements. Duties also include student advising, contribution to student growth and development, participation in department and institutional activities, committee assignments, evaluation of student performance, scholarly activities, and service to the University and community. SMSU, in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region, expects faculty to engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate in Special Education or related field or ABD considered
- Previous or current licensure and experience in Special Education.
- Three years teaching experience in a E-12 school in Special Education
- Licensed or licensable to teach in the State of Minnesota.
- Knowledge and experience in Web-based instruction.
- Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse background.
Nice To Haves
- Preference is given for additional licensures – multiple special education licensure areas
- Experience with Teacher Performance Assessment
- Faculty experience in teacher preparation
- Experience in supervision of clinical experiences
- Student-centered approach to education and commitment to helping grow the SPED program
- Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consensus building, and achieving mutual goals with colleagues
- An understanding of and appreciation for liberal education
Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the Special Education licensure programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses taught in an online format
- Supervise clinical placements
- Student advising
- Contribution to student growth and development
- Participation in department and institutional activities
- Committee assignments
- Evaluation of student performance
- Scholarly activities
- Service to the University and community
- Engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility
Benefits
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
