Assistant Professor (Severe Disabilities/Autism Spectrum, 2 vacancies)

Title: Assistant Professor (Severe Disabilities/Autism Spectrum)
Position Number: 0084004, 0083950 (Two Vacancies)
Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Education, Department of Special Education (SPED)
Location: Manoa
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins November 9, 2022
Salary Information:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
 
Other Conditions: Two (2) position vacancies. General funds, contingent upon position clearance, department needs, and fund availability. Appointment to begin August 2023. Selectee is required to complete the COE New Faculty Orientation in the first year, Title IX training, and pass a criminal background check.
 
Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses via on campus and/or a variety of distance delivery modes; supervise field/practicum activities in field-based teacher preparation
• Serve as cohort coordinator for candidates in teacher training;
• Advise students;
• Contribute expertise in area of extensive support needs (severe disabilities, autism spectrum disorders), applied behavior analysis, research designs, and/or grant writing for the Department of Special Education;
• Maintain active program of research/scholarly activity and publications in area of specialization;
• Provide service to the university, public schools, and professional community;
• Participate in program review, program assessment, and accreditation activities;
• Contribute to the University of Hawaii's mission as being a Hawaiian place of learning;
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Minimum Qualifications

1. Doctorate in special education with an emphasis in teaching students with extensive support needs (severe disabilities, autism spectrum) or closely related field from an accredited institution. Will consider ABD if completed by August 2023.
2. Experience as a certified special education teacher in public or private school settings (US or international location) providing special education services with individuals who have extensive support needs (severe disabilities, autism spectrum)
3. Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Desirable Qualifications

1. Broad knowledge of special education for students with disabilities;
2. Experience teaching in a higher education setting;
3. Experience providing field supervision in a special education teacher training program;
4. Experience working with diverse student population
5. Evidence of scholarly research activity in a line of inquiry related to students with extensive support needs (severe disabilities, autism spectrum).
6. Certified as a BCBA or BCBA-D.
7. Knowledge, experience, or research that contributes to the University of Hawaii's mission as being a Hawaiian place of learning.

To Apply:
Visit: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hawaiiedu/jobs/3759051/assistant-professor-severe-disabilities-autism-spectrum-0084004-0083950?keywords=0084004&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs. Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, reprints of selected scholarly publications, names and contact information (including email addresses) of five professional references and official graduate transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts required prior to hiring).
 
Inquiries: Jenny Wells; 808-956-7956; jwells@hawaii.edu