Faculty in the School of Education: Assistant Professor of Special Education
Trinity Washington University, a comprehensive institution in the nation’s capital, seeks a creative and collaborative faculty member in Special Education within the School of Education to begin in Fall 2024. Reporting to the Dean of the School of Education, the successful candidate will teach and oversee courses in special education, contribute to program growth and development as well as continued program approval and accreditation.
This position will be especially appealing to candidates with a commitment to social justice, as the Trinity School of Education both provides supportive pathways to careers in education for students who might otherwise not have had such opportunities, and centers curriculum around educational equity. The position also offers substantial prospects for innovation and leadership.
This is a non-tenure track 12-month appointment, annually renewable.
Required Qualifications
Doctorate in special education from an accredited university
Experience as a special education teacher in a PK-12 school
Record of successful undergraduate teaching
Experience with accreditation
Knowledge of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Professional Preparation Standards
Ability and inclination to use data for continuous improvement
Experience developing curricula
Ability to support adjunct faculty
Demonstrable commitment to equity
Comfort with educational technology
Positive and collaborative team member
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a special education director in a PK-12 school
Experience developing programs
Experience developing PK-12 partnerships
Participation in professional education associations (such as AACTE, AERA) and/or special education associations (such as CEC or its affiliate organizations)
Primary Duties
Teaching special education courses
Overseeing adjuncts who teach special education courses
Collaborating with School of Education leadership on continuous improvement in special education and contributing to accreditation and program approval
Collaborating with School of Education leadership on developing new special education programming
Interested applicants should apply online through the “APPLY HERE” link below.
Please upload the following materials: (1) A letter of interest, (2) current curriculum vitae, and (3) the names and contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted until the candidate is notified. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Higher Education
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