The Department of Special Education at Saint Joseph’s University is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Special Education. Position to start August 15, 2013.
Responsibilities will include teaching 3 courses per semester (6 courses per year) in the department’s undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs, assisting with course development, and advising students at the undergraduate level. Candidates will be expected to provide service to the university, the College of Arts and Sciences, the department, the profession, and to contribute to the scholarly literature in the field. Specific teaching assignments for this position will be matched with areas and levels of expertise. Further information about the university and this department can be found at www.sju.edu [5].
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have an earned doctorate or ABD in Special Education or a closely related field, certification as a Special Education teacher, evidence of effective teaching in K-12 educational settings, and strong potential for scholarship and the ability to conduct research.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate evidence of effective teaching at the college level, have a BCBA certification, have experience teaching online, have demonstrated the ability to contribute to the scholarly literature in the field with a record of academic publication, and have experience with grant writing.
MESSAGE TO APPLICANTS:
All applications must be submitted on-line at https://jobs.sju.edu [6]. Follow the prompts to complete your application. Completed applications must include a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation.
Recommendation letters may be addressed to Eileen Sabbatino. If you prefer for your letters of recommendation to be sent confidentially, instead of attaching them to your application, please send them to Anne Wince, Special Education Department, 5600 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 or awince@sju.edu [7].
Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. AA/EOE M/F/V/D