Assistant Professor of Special Education

Company Description:

The College of Saint Rose, located in the capital city of Albany, New York, is a private, independent, coeducational institution of higher education offering 90 bachelor's degree, master's degree, and certificate programs, as well as a variety of accelerated degree paths. Through a strong liberal arts education curriculum and professional academic programs, the College serves undergraduate and graduate students, working professionals, international students, and more. Visit www.strose.edu for additional information.

A hub of government, higher education and industry in the beautiful Capital Region, Albany sits at the intersection of the Tech Corridor. The Capital Region is a wonderful place to live, teach, and pursue research, offering restful residential neighborhoods and bustling cultural centers, high quality school districts, and countless recreational, entertainment, and educational venues for young professionals and families. For over a century, The College of Saint Rose has been an integral part of this dynamic and vibrant community, with a strong record of teaching as well as a diverse population of students and graduates volunteering and working in government and service agencies, schools, local businesses, and multinational and regional companies. Commuters and vacationers are a short train or car ride away from New York City, Boston, and Montreal, and minutes from the Albany International Airport.

Job Description:

The College of Saint Rose invites applications and nominations for an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Thelma P. Lally School of Education, beginning August 2022.

The Thelma P. Lally School of Education boasts thousands of alumni in educational and clinical settings throughout the world changing lives through expert teaching, therapy, counseling, and administration. The Special Education department is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).

Responsibilities will include teaching 12 credits (3or 4 courses) per semester of graduate/undergraduate courses in Special Education from among the following courses:

SED/SIE 146: Individuals with Exceptionalities in Schools and Communities
SEE/EDU 245: Curriculum & Instruction
SEE/EDU 360: Literacy & Literature for Young Children
SEE/EDU 380: Literacy/Literature for the Intermediate Grades
SED 517: Adapting Instruction for Students
SED 518: Childhood Methods in Math, Science, & Technology
SED 225/515: Foundations & Practices for Including Students with Disabilities PK-6
SED 347: Curriculum & Instruction for Individuals with Intensive Support Needs
SIE 365/515: Foundations & Practices for Including Students with Disabilities 7-12

Additionally, responsibilities include contributing to the continuing development and refinement of the Special Education program, engaging in scholarship, attending internal and external events applicable to the College and the candidate's academic discipline, academic advising, program assessment, curriculum development, and participation in Department, School, and College committees.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) from an accredited institution in Special Education, or a closely related academic field, at the start date on August 15, 2022.

An ABD from an accredited institution, US based or foreign, in Special Education, or a closely related academic field, will be considered if the degree will be completed within 1 year from start date.

Additional requirements include expertise in one or more of the following areas: curriculum and instruction in special education, teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening to students with disabilities, foundations of special education and/or research methods in special education.

The candidate's specific areas of expertise must include assessing, teaching, and monitoring: (a) students with moderate and severe disabilities, (b) language needs of students with disabilities, and (c) behavior and classroom management for students with disabilities. Minimum three years of fulltime experience teaching students with disabilities also required, as well as a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching, a record of scholarly work or professional impact in the field of Special Education, superior written and oral communication skills and, if selected to advance, a successful demonstration of teaching ability and scholarship during the on-campus interview.

Review of applicant credentials will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

Compensation includes a competitive salary range and comprehensive health and dental benefits, a tuition remission plan for employees and qualified dependents, retirement plans through TIAA, and wellness programs including the use of our fitness center.

The College of Saint Rose values diversity and abides by federal, state and local law in admissions, employment and all services and programs provided. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion/creed, disability, age, national/ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or any other condition established by law.

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