Special Education Faculty
Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department beginning August 2024.
Responsibilities:
The primary role will be teaching assignments will be in the Special Education undergraduate program as well as possibly the Applied Behavior Analysis specializations.
Optimally, this applicant will also support accreditation, development of community partnerships and expansion of opportunities for student’s within our diverse repertoire of programs.
Teach undergraduate and online graduate courses in special education, undergraduate and graduate advisement, supervision of field students, participate on dissertation committees, and participate in department, College of Education and university-wide committees, local, regional, and national presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
The assignment may include off-campus and/or web based instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate in special education, behavior analysis, or related field (e.
g.
, psychology).
ABD candidates will be considered.
Direct service experience (teaching and consultation) with individuals with disabilities.
Expertise in applications of behavior analysis in school settings.
A history of positive working relationships with teachers, clinicians, administrators, and faculty.
Evidence of potential to be an excellent, productive scholar and researcher.
Evidence of potential to obtain extramural funding for research and/or training activities.
Three successful years of teaching experience in a Special Education setting.
Online teaching experience.
Successful performance in an on-campus interview, and a teaching demonstration are required.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in systems-level academic and behavioral interventions, including multi-tiered systems of support or other applications of behavioral principles to human service organizations.
BCBA or BCBA-D certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (or eligibility for certification by the end of the first year of employment).
Expertise in teaching strategies/behavioral acquisition.
Expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Experience in field supervision, college teaching, classroom interventions, transition, collaboration, publications, presentations, and teaching online/web based courses preferred.
Specialization in special education teaching, preference will be given to those with experience in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to facilitate the success of students with disabilities in schools.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Date 02/08/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled No
Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all.
Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.
Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.
738.
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Special Instructions to Applicants
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position.
Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents
Official transcripts are required prior to appointment.
The recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment.
The recommended candidate will also be required to submit a completed Act 24 form (PDE-6004) prior to employment.
Full consideration will be given to applications received by March 14, 2024.