Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching, Special Education

Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching, Special Education

The Farrington College of Education and Human Development (FCEHD) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in special education. The College offers a post-baccalaureate Master of Arts in Teaching program in comprehensive special education and a five-year teacher preparation program leading to Connecticut teacher certification in elementary education with special education cross endorsement. Teacher preparation programming at the College emphasizes residency and practice-based preparation in partnership with area school districts, including grow your own and flexible pathways. Responsibilities include program leadership, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, advising candidates, coordinating with local school districts, and providing service to university and professional communities. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate by August 2025 in special education or related field (ABD considered)
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity in education
• Three years of PK-12 classroom experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
• A record of successful teaching of students with exceptionalities
• Demonstrated understanding of current trends, challenges, legislation, and/or legal dimensions in special education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in special education
• Possession of, or ability to secure, Connecticut certification in comprehensive special education
• Demonstrated leadership in special education
• Successful teaching experience in higher education
• Experience with and commitment to PK-12 school-university partnerships
• Facility with digital and other assistive technologies
• Experience with and understanding of state and national standards, including accreditation

Applicants should upload a letter of interest that relates qualifications to the requirements of the position, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts to the attention of Dr. Sally Drew, through the SHU online Application Portal. Three letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be requested from semi-finalists at a later time.

The search committee will only consider online submissions. Review of applications begins January 15, 2025. Anticipated start date will be Fall 2025.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.