Assistant Professor of Special Education


Code: 15878 Posted: 09/20/2019

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Special Education.

Responsibilities include teaching courses in the teacher education department and curriculum development at the undergraduate level; supervision of clinical field experiences and student teaching; and working collaboratively with the Institute of Professional Educator Development (IPED) staff, teacher education faculty, the IPED Executive Committee, and the IPED Advisory Council. This position requires service to the profession, College, University and local community and mentoring students with a strong focus on the clinical program and the schools and community groups supporting those placements. The successful candidate may be required to teach online and hybrid courses and/or weekend and evening classes.

This position will teach and supervise 24 credits annually (4/4 standard fall/spring course teaching load) in the teacher education department, as assigned by the department Chair. Opportunities to teach additional courses in the Summer and Winterim semesters may be available for additional compensation depending upon the needs of the educator preparation program. This position is expected to establish and maintain an active research program in the field of education. In addition, the position will be expected to contribute service to UW-Parkside, the College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies (CSSPS), the Institute of Professional Educator Development, and the local and regional community.


Essential Job Functions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching and Clinical Supervision

  • Conducting clinical observations of teacher candidates in PK-12 classrooms
  • Teaching courses, including, but not limited to:
    • Introduction to Disability
    • Individual Learning Design and Technology
    • Teaching and Assessing Exceptional Learners
    • Behavioral and Psychosocial Models
    • Transition and Self-Determination
    • Case Management and Developing Individualized Plans
    • Academic and Behavior Assessment

Scholarly Research

Service

  • Service to IPED, College of Social Sciences and Professional Studies (CSSPS), UW-Parkside, the profession, and the PK-12 community at state and national level

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Overall thoroughness, organization, and availability
  • Adequacy, timeliness, and accuracy
  • Ability to make sound suggestions and assist with special projects
  • Soundness of judgment and operational decisions
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work while being responsive to university personnel and departmental and university needs
  • Timely and effective communication of problems and opportunities, including the responsibility for identifying and communicating information of importance as soon as possible
  • Integrity in dealing with students, faculty and staff, administrators, customers, vendors, and management
  • Effective use of time and willingness to work overtime when necessary
  • Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Effective instruction of students to achieve learning outcomes
  • Attendance and punctuality for classes and meetings
  • Timely and fair evaluation of student work

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and ability to teach courses
  • Knowledge and ability to conduct research and scholarly activities
  • Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds
  • The position is not responsible for money or university funds of accounts which hold financial information
  • Ability to analyze data for program improvement, assessment, and accreditation
  • Ergonomic Requirements: sufficient mobility and dexterity to move around office, campus and community. Ability to work with keyboard, mouse and monitor. Ability to attend meetings, workshops, seminars and conferences.
  • Equipment to be used on the job: laptop and/or desktop computer, printer, copier, projector, tablets, Promethean Boards, Video Conferencing, Interactive Whiteboard Systems, Smart Boards, telephone including voice mail, and FAX
Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

  • Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction or related field in education with emphasis in special education. Applicants with 'all but dissertation' (ABD) will be considered; however, a Ph.D. or Ed.D. is required by the time of appointment.
  • Ability to supervise and/or mentor teacher candidates
  • Experience working with diverse student populations and a demonstrated commitment to the success of under represented minorities
  • Knowledge of special education pedagogy and the integration of technology into teaching and learning
  • A minimum of three years of successful teaching in K-12 settings, or equivalent as determined by the department
Salary and Benefits

Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

Application Process

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • CV/Resume
  • Names and contact information for three professional references

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday October 30th, 2019 are ensured full consideration. Position is open until filled.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.


Contact

Mary Henderson
(262)595-2180
hendersm@uwp.edu

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