Assistant Professor, Special Education Tenure-Track

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John's University

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Department of Education Specialties

Assistant Professor, Special Education Tenure-Track

The Institution

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John's University, established in 1870, has campuses in New York City, as well as international locations in Italy, Ireland, and France.

In addition to these campuses, the University has study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University's outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St.

John's University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

Commitment to Inclusion

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission.  As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St.

John's is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. As noted in our Vision Statement, our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Job description

The Programs in Special Education in the Department of Education Specialties at St.

John's University is seeking applications for an Assistant tenure track position in Special Education.

Responsibilities include teaching graduate level courses in PK-12 Special Education at our Queens campus and online. The position requires the candidate to actively participate in student advisement, maintain an active research agenda, including seeking external grant funding, and contribute to Departmental interdisciplinary activities and initiatives. Engagement in academic service learning and field-supervision of graduate students at practicum sites across the NYC boroughs and Long Island will be required.

Qualifications

The position requires an earned Doctorate in Special Education or related field (before start date) with a minimum 3 years of full-time teaching experience in areas of PK-12 Special Education for students with disabilities in schools and or community/clinical settings, with prior graduate level teaching experience and research interests in the areas of assessment, severe disabilities, autism spectrum disorders. Specialization in ABA teaching practices will be preferred.

Candidate must demonstrate strong potential for scholarly activity and research publications. Expertise/experience in building effective school partnerships/teaching residencies in high needs, urban special education settings with students and families from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds is valued. A strong commitment to anti-racism pedagogy and culturally responsive teaching practices is essential. Knowledge of innovative online pedagogies will be preferred.

Starting Date for Position

September 2024

School of Education

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John's University School of Education was the second school in New York State to award graduate degrees to teachers.

The School of Education fosters close relationships with public, private, and parochial schools across the New York region and is greatly respected nationally and globally for preparing highly qualified teachers for success in today's multicultural, inclusive learning environments. The Department of Education Specialties offers graduate programs in Special Education, Literacy and TESOL. The programs in Special Education are differentiated by age - early childhood, childhood, adolescence - and cover a range of career change and Master's programs, advanced certificates, and online offerings.

Application

Please electronically submit one pdf document inclusive of a letter of interest addressing your experiences in relation to job description, a curriculum vita, a sample publication/conference presentation paper, and contact information of at least three referees. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. I understand that any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St.

John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary range for this position is $72,500 - $78,000. St.

John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

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