Assistant Professor in Special Education
- Employer
- National Louis University
- Location
- Chicago, IL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Special Education, Teacher Education
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position will be based out of the Wheeling campus, but requires the flexibility to teach at multiple campuses within the Chicago area.
Position SummaryNational Louis University is pleased to announce its search for an Assistant
Professor in Special Education within its National College of Education (NCE). This is a full-time, 10-month, (non-tenure eligible) clinical faculty position beginning Fall 2019.
The successful candidate will be an experienced special educator who has a passion for teaching and mentoring future special educators. We are seeking a colleague, with an earned doctorate in Special Education or related field, who also brings experience in working in middle grades and high school settings.
This is a remarkable opportunity for a passionate practitioner interested in making a difference in a non-traditional university that is focused on creating high quality, accessible higher education and an unparalleled student experience. NCE offers several Master’s degree programs in Special Education – the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), the Master of Education (MED), as well as an innovative B.A. Program. All of these programs provide the coursework required for the Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBSI), a non-categorical special education endorsement and professional educator license. NLU also offers LBSII endorsements and an excellent doctoral program (Ed.D.)—Disability and Equity in Education.
The ideal candidate will bring a passion for teaching graduate level courses using face-to-face, online, and blended formats; experience with technology to enhance student learning; an active commitment to diversity; an interest in and commitment to collaborative models of teacher preparation. Experience in preparing teacher candidates for edTPA and practicum/student teaching supervision highly desirable.
Candidates should possess broad-based skills in special education teacher preparation, and expertise in individualizing instruction and assessments for students with disabilities. Essential capabilities include teaching Middle and High school students with mild to significant disabilities, developed ability in instruction, curriculum design, differentiation, collaboration/co-teaching and transition planning.
Qualifications- Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or closely related field
- Knowledge and familiarity with current best practices, specifically in middle and high school settings
- Experience working in Higher Education
- 3-5 years K-12 teaching experience (highly preferred)
- Evidence of knowledge and experience teaching online courses and using technology in teaching
- Knowledge and experience in community services, job coaching, and/or transition planning for transition needs of high school aged students with disabilities and their families
Additional desired competencies would include:
- Current or recent experience in consultation within general education classroom settings and/or co-teaching
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education that you completed at an accredited institution of higher education?
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- All-But-Dissertation (ABD) in a Doctoral Program
- Doctoral Degree (PhD, EdD, JD, DBA, etc.)
- * What is the highest level of education completed in discipline or sub-field in which you are applying to?
- Bachelors degree in discipline or sub-field
- 18 graduate semester credits in discipline or sub-field
- Master's degree or higher in discipline or sub-field
- Doctoral degree in discipline or sub-field
- Cover Letter
- Transcript A
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Transcript B
- Transcript C
- Other (Licenses, Certifications, Etc.)
Organization
National Louis is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a student focused community that is committed to continuous improvement and asks how do we become more “student ready” so that we may better serve our students. We believe that through education we are able to empower change and build healthy communities. Our community works hard in the service of students and supports one another like a family.
At National Louis University we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.
Points of Pride
- NLU’s National College of Education has had 72 alumni honored by the Golden Apple Foundations of Chicago and Rockford with one of the most prestigious education honors in the state of Illinois and more than any other school of education in the state.
- NLU is among the top 25 most diverse national universities according to the 2013 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
- Our students enter the work force earning an estimated $43,000 per year after graduation, ranking NLU among the top five of all Illinois post-secondary schools, as cited by the College Database.
- Our M.A. in Psychology is the second largest non-clinical master’s program in psychology in Illinois.
- NLU has received more than $65 million in funding for applied research projects in urban development, childhood development, school improvement and teacher preparation
For more information about NLU Careers, please visit: https://www.nl.edu/about/employment/
National Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. NLU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
- Website
- https://www.nl.edu/about/employment/
- Telephone
- 888-658-8632
- Location
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122 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago
IL
60603
US
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