Assistant Professor of Teacher Education (Special Education)

Fort Hays State University•Hays, KS

2d•$63,385•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University invites applicants for appointment to a 9-month, on-campus/residential position at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure track) of Teacher Education. JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-time position (tenure-track for Assistant or Associate Professor rank) to primarily teach special education coursework (on-campus and online) to undergraduate candidates. Development of a research agenda, including the involvement of undergraduate candidates is expected. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in undergraduate instruction, participate in the department's online learning activities, participate in internship supervision, and contribute to mentoring, service, and scholarly components of the College of Education. Information about the Department of Teacher Education is available at https://www.fhsu.edu/te/

Requirements

Candidates must be ABD in a Ph.D. or Ed.D. program in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field from a regionally accredited institution by the time of appointment. (Completion of doctorate before the beginning of the second year of employment will be required)
Candidates must have completed a minimum of 18 graduate hours in Special Education from a regionally accredited institution.
A minimum of 3 consecutive years of teaching experience in a K-12 school in the U.S.
Knowledge of current research and best practices related to Special Education and teacher preparation in the U.S.
Hold a current (or expired) state special education teaching license in the U.S.
Must consistently be on campus in Hays, KS. (Virtual appointments or requests will not be considered.)
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
At least 5 consecutive years of experience teaching Special Education at the K-12 level.
Higher education teaching experience.
Online teaching experience.

Responsibilities

Teach special education coursework (on-campus and online) to undergraduate candidates.
Development of a research agenda, including the involvement of undergraduate candidates.
Commitment to excellence in undergraduate instruction
Participate in the department's online learning activities
Participate in internship supervision
Contribute to mentoring, service, and scholarly components of the College of Education.