Assistant Professor of Special Education

San Diego State UniversitySan Diego, CA
$89,000 - $94,000Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego State University (SDSU) Department of Special Education seeks to hire a tenure-track Assistant Professor with expertise in Behavior Analysis. The successful applicant will provide leadership for the M.A. Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Behavior Analysis and Autism program and collaborate with a team of faculty who are active researchers and directors of grant funded projects that support candidates across a range of special educator preparation programs.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree in Special Education, Psychology or related field, with all degree requirements met.
  • Active certification as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
  • A record of original research / scholarly / creative accomplishments.
  • Demonstrated capacity to develop a vigorous and independent program of research / scholarship / creative activity.
  • Demonstrated capacity to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
  • Demonstrated capacity to engage in both campus and professional service activities.
  • Demonstration of past accomplishments and/or future plans in at least two (2) or more of the “Building on Inclusive Excellence” criteria.

Nice To Haves

  • Demonstrated expertise in the discipline and its methodologies.
  • Demonstrated competence in teaching/providing effective educational programs for individuals with autism in schools.
  • Record of publications, presentations, and/or funding.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches.
  • University-level teaching experience, including teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to direct advanced undergraduate and / or graduate student research.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for the M.A. Degree in Special Education with a concentration in Behavior Analysis and Autism program.
  • Collaborate with a team of faculty who are active researchers and directors of grant funded projects that support candidates across a range of special educator preparation programs.
  • Develop a vigorous and independent program of research/scholarship/creative activity.
  • Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
  • Engage in both campus and professional service activities.

Benefits

  • Rich benefits package that constitutes a major portion of total compensation.
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