Assistant or Associate Professor in Special Education- Moderate to Severe Disabilities
- Employer
- University of Maryland
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 26, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Special Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special Education in the College of Education at the University of Maryland at College Park is searching for a 9-month, tenure-track assistant or associate professor in special education with an emphasis on moderate to severe intellectual/developmental disabilities. The University of Maryland, College Park, is the flagship research university and a land grant institution committed to rigorous research, quality teaching, and informed public service.
The Department of Counseling, Higher Education, and Special
Education is committed to increasing diversity of our departmental
community as well the greater campus community. We embrace
diversity in multiple forms, including identity, background,
theoretical and methodological orientations, and opinions. Our
department has top ranking programs in U.S. News and World Report,
2021: Counseling and Personnel Services (ranked #1), Higher
Education (ranked #10), and Special Education (ranked #14). Our
mission is to prepare scholars and practitioners to become leaders
in research, special education, higher education, administration,
counseling, policy and psychological services. We promote
excellence in education and human services across the spectrum of
abilities and individual differences, from birth to adulthood, in a
wide range of settings. Candidates who have experience working with
a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and who can
contribute to the climate of inclusivity are encouraged to identify
their experiences in these areas.
Responsibilities
●Research: Research expectations include (1) conducting rigorous
research, inclusive ofall research methodologies and paradigms,
related to moderate to severeintellectual/developmental
disabilities, (2) disseminating research in a variety of ways(e.g.,
peer-reviewed outlets, conferences, media and social media), and
(3) apply forexternal funding to support research and the EDSP
program,
●Teaching: Teaching expectations include teaching undergraduate and
graduate classesand graduate student mentorship that includes
preparing doctoral students for a range ofleadership roles.
●Service: Service expectations include contributing to the
department, college, anduniversity, as well as external roles that
contribute to the field of special education andincrease the
visibility of the department.
Minimum Qualifications
The Department seeks applicants who have a doctorate (or ABD) in
special education or related fields (e.g., school psychology,
communication disorders) with an emphasis on moderate to severe
intellectual/developmental disabilities. We are particularly
interested in candidates whose research focuses on literacy and/or
populations traditionally underrepresented or underserved in
education.
Competitive candidates will have the demonstrated potential to
publish in refereed journals and respected professional outlets, as
well as the capacity to propose work that is competitive for
external funding (e.g., foundations, federal). Candidates should
show experience or potential to engage in rigorous scholarship,
teaching, and advising, including supporting teacher preparation
and graduate student mentoring.
Preferred qualifications include but are not limited to:
● expertise in literacy and teaching literacy courses
● demonstrated commitment and ability to successfully mentor
doctoral students, particularly those from underrepresented
backgrounds
● established or evidence of a developing track record of a
programmatic line of research and ability to secure external
funding (e.g., foundations, federal)
● experience or demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive
pedagogy, including incorporating diverse perspectives into
teaching and/or scholarship
● experience with teacher preparation and undergraduate
education
● experience with using technology for teaching in hybrid teaching
formats
In accordance with the UMD College of Education Strategic Plan
(https://education.umd.edu/about-college/action-impact-2022-strategic-plan-umd-college-education)
the candidate will contribute to a culture of scholarship within
and outside of the College, innovative instructional programs, and
strategic partnerships through research, teaching, and service.
Read about our faculty hiring process and additional supports
during the hiring process here:
https://www.faculty.umd.edu/main/appointments/faculty-hiring-process
To Apply:
Applicants should upload the following materials electronically via
the University of Maryland Jobs Portal (http://www.ejobs.umd.edu) for
position #105541: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications
related to the position description and expectations described
above; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) two scholarly writing
samples that best reflect your current/future research with a
preference for work that applicants believe best represents who
they are as a scholar over the prestige of the outlet, (4) name,
phone number, and email addresses of three individuals who may be
contacted by the committee as references. The review will begin on
November 1, 2021. Review of application will begin immediately and
continue until the position is filled. Please contact the search
committee chair with any questions about this position:
Jason Chow, MSIDD Search Committee Chair
Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Higher Education,
and Special Education
Special Education Program, 3214 Benjamin Building
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742
jcchow@umd.edu
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment. The University is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran
status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance,
or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all
aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and
admissions.
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