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Assistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track)

The Ohio University Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education, Department of Teacher Education is accepting applications for an Assistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track) position. Candidates should have experience and expertise related to the identification and provision of services for students with low incidence disabilities. Additional expertise in the planning for and the provision of post-school transition services for individuals with low incidence disabilities is preferred. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the delivery of the Moderate to Intensive face-to-face undergraduate and online graduate licensing programs. Candidates must be committed to teaching excellence, a clinical approach to teacher education, and service delivery within inclusive settings. Candidates will have established or potential for a record of research aligned with their expertise. We expect candidates will support our mission of developing life-long learners and strong advocates; providing co-taught, field-intensive, interdisciplinary experiences; and serving diverse individuals using an assets-based viewpoint. We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Candidates must be committed to working with individuals with all intersections of identity.

Responsibilities

• Teaching in online graduate and face-to-face undergraduate programs, advising, and field supervision;
• Maintaining a strong research program and publishing in peer-reviewed journals, while building and/or maintaining a competitive, externally fundable/funded research program;
• Developing and revising graduate and undergraduate courses in special education teacher preparation;
• Engaging in service to college, department, program, and field-based professions; and collaboration with colleagues and school-based partners to ensure program quality and maintain CAEP

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or a related field (by the time of hire)
• A minimum of three years' experience and expertise in special education service delivery
• Demonstrated potential for successful teaching in higher education and building inclusive learning spaces

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with clinical supervision
• An emphasis in provision and planning for transition services
• Experience with online teaching and clinical supervision
• Higher Education teaching experience

Advertised Salary

Pay is commensurate with experience and credentials.  Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, short term disability, life insurance, retirement benefits, educational benefits for themselves and qualified dependents, domestic partner benefits, parental leave, adoption benefits, paid time off, and access to professional development programs.

Application Details

Review of applications will begin February 8, 2023 and will continue until field.  Please submit a 1–2-page cover letter; curriculum vitae;1-page teaching statement that also addresses the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; 1-page research statement; and the contact information (names, email, and phone numbers) for three professional references to be contacted following initial interviews. To view posting details and apply online please go to: www.ohiouniversityjobs.com.

Commitment to Diversity

Ohio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment and college-wide effort to decolonize education and to foster a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Please contact the hiring manager, Jennifer Martin martinj8@ohio.edu with any questions.