Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track Faculty, Teaching and Learning (Special Education)
- Employer
- Indiana State University
- Location
- Indiana, United States
- Salary
- Salary Commensurate with experience
- Date posted
- Nov 18, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Other Education, Special Education
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Assistant Professor – Tenure-Track Faculty, Teaching and
Learning (Special Education)
The Department of Teaching and Learning in the Bayh College of
Education at Indiana State University seeks an Assistant Professor
with primary teaching responsibilities in the special education
program, undergraduate and/or graduate levels. This is a
tenure-track position with appointment beginning August
2022.
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate/graduate
courses, supervising field experiences and interns, serving on and
eventually chairing dissertation committees, mentoring students,
and/or sponsoring student clubs and organizations, coordinating
programs, designing courses, and instructional/learning experiences
for students, and developing syllabi accordingly. The faculty
member will also participate within the Professional Development
Schools (PDS) initiative, work collaboratively in partnership with
university faculty and public/private school faculty, review,
revise, and reimagine curriculum and program design as needs arise,
and ensure appropriate assessment efforts, continuous improvement
activities, and accreditation activities are ongoing as part of a
quality assurances system. Expectations will also include
contributing appropriate scholarship to the department, college,
university, discipline, and field, and serving at the departmental,
college, university, local community, and national
level.
To qualify for this position, the individual must have an earned
doctorate or ABD in Special Education or related area and
training/experience in one or more subject-matter content methods.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to work
collaboratively in a collegial or team-oriented departmental
environment and exhibit a willingness to develop professionally. At
least three years of successful special education teaching in a
P-12 school setting is also required.
Able to adapt to change, Able to work both independently and
collaboratively, Demonstration of high ethical standards,
integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness,
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, team building
and problem solving skills, Professional demeanor, high energy,
dynamic personality and excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, Proven verbal and written communication skills, Work
effectively with a diverse community, Able to plan, organize, and
implement projects in a timely manner, Able to work well with
others
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate/graduate
courses, supervising field experiences and interns, serving on and
eventually chairing dissertation committees, mentoring students,
and/or sponsoring student clubs and organizations, coordinating
programs, designing courses, and instructional/learning experiences
for students, and developing syllabi accordingly. The faculty
member will also participate within the Professional Development
Schools (PDS) initiative, work collaboratively in partnership with
university faculty and public/private school faculty, review,
revise, and reimagine curriculum and program design as needs arise,
and ensure appropriate assessment efforts, continuous improvement
activities, and accreditation activities are ongoing as part of a
quality assurance system. Expectations will also include
contributing appropriate scholarship to the department, college,
university, discipline, and field, and serving at the departmental,
college, university, local community, and national level.
We seek faculty who value quality instruction, thrive in a
collaborative environment of scholars, embrace experiential
learning and community engagement in the educational experience,
promote digital literacy, and have a desire to mentor diverse
students, support an inclusive mindset, and integrate multicultural
content into their teaching.
The Bayh College of Education has three departments, including
Applied Clinical and Educational Sciences; Educational Leadership;
and Teaching and Learning. The College has 39 full-time faculty
members, 26 adjunct faculty members, 24 staff members, and 49
graduate assistants. Additionally, the Bayh College of Education
serves 576 graduate students and 502 undergraduate students across
20-degree programs and a variety of non-degree programs at the
graduate and undergraduate levels.
Programs in the Teaching and Learning Department have national
recognition status in an institution that is fully accredited by
CAEP. The department faculty provide innovative programs at the
undergraduate and graduate levels using a variety of on-campus,
distance, and hybrid delivery methods. We follow a
practitioner-scholar framework that joins high standards of
scholarship with practical application and field
experience.
Review of applications will on January 18, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Submit application materials online at https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/36807
Indiana State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex,
race, age, national origin, sexual orientation, including gender
identity or expression, religion, disability, or veteran status. In
line with its commitment to equal opportunity, the University will
recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to persons
based upon their individual qualifications meeting established
criteria.
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