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Emporia State University’s Department of Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education is seeking applications for one 9-month special education faculty position with an emphasis in gifted, talented, and creative education. This position will be a non-tenure track, campus-based position in our CAEP accredited special education program.

This non-tenure track appointment includes teaching and service responsibilities without scholarship responsibilities. The appointment will commence in August 2023. For those with a completed doctorate, there is the possible option of a multi-year, performance-based contract.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful applicant will teach a variety of graduate courses in special education. Assigned courses may include characteristics/education/affective needs of gifted students, creative teaching and learning, special education assessment, and/or practicum courses. The successful applicant will place and supervise practicum students. 
• The position will include teaching online courses at the campus in Emporia. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• A master’s degree in education, Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Education or related degree. 
• Five or more years of teaching experience in an accredited school. Must include some teaching experience in special education.
• Training in research-based approaches to teach courses related to special education curriculum, instruction, and assessment in gifted education.
• Current teaching license in special education or previously held a valid special education teaching license.

Preferred

• Doctorate in Special Education Gifted Education or related degree.
• Experience teaching elementary education or special education at the graduate level.
• Experience supervising gifted education teachers in field experiences.

COMPENSATION:

• Salary is commensurate to experience.
• Emporia State University offers a generous benefit package. Find out more about our health benefits, retirement options, paid time off, dependent and spouse tuition waiver program, and many other benefits at this link.

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references at https://bit.ly/43PBAyh

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

If you have questions about this position or questions related to the search, please contact Dr. Mari Caballero, mflake@emporia.edu Search Committee Chair, Department of Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education.

Review of Application Materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

620-341-6033

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.