Assistant Professor, Special Education Program - State University Faculty

Metropolitan State University • Saint Cloud, MN

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Education Program in the Department of Education prepares undergraduate and graduate students for K-12 teaching licenses in special education. The program is approved for licensing by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Courses are offered through both campus-based and online delivery (synchronous and asynchronous). This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and contribute to the ongoing development of accessible, online and hybrid courses in special education. The position will supervise teacher candidates in public schools; participate in program review, development, and accreditation processes; and advise undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State’s commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU’s It’s Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system’s Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education or closely related field
• Minimum of three years licensed, contractual, full-time teaching in K-12 special education for students with emotional or behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorders
• Evidence of specialization related to standardized assessment and evaluation systems to determine eligibility in special education
• Evidence of specialization related to teaching multilingual or English learners with special needs
• Demonstrated ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses effectively
• Experience with face-to-face and online course delivery (synchronous and asynchronous) and use of technology in teaching
• Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from minoritized, historically marginalized, and/or culturally diverse groups
• Must be able to teach in-person and online courses
• Must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment
• Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in formal program review, development, and accreditation processes
• Experience preparing pre-service teachers for teacher performance evaluation
• Experience in partnering and collaboration with schools and districts
• Experience with academic advising, student support, mentorship, and retention initiatives
• Experience/membership in state and national organizations associated with teacher education
• Demonstrated scholarly activity, such as research studies, professional writing, and/or presentations

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education
• Contribute to the ongoing development of accessible, online and hybrid courses in special education
• Supervise teacher candidates in public schools
• Participate in program review, development, and accreditation processes
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students
• Help advance diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community

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
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees