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Posted:
January 15, 2019
Location:
General Admin, United States
Salary:
Open
Type:
Full-time
Assistant Professor of Special Education
Johnstown Educ-General Admin - Pennsylvania-Johnstown - (19000038)
 

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

 

The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Pitt-Johnstown) invites applications for a tenure-stream full-time position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Division of Education beginning August 2019.

 

Responsibilities: Teaching. special education courses, field practicum courses, and other education courses as needed; supervising special education student teachers; advising education majors; collaborating with local school districts, and engaging in professional development and university service activities.

Requirements:

 

Doctorate in Special Education or a related field; a minimum of three years teaching experience (pre-K to 12) as an educator of students with special needs is required, with preference given to those candidates with teaching and supervision experience at the college level. The candidate must demonstrate expertise in current special education theory and practice, a commitment to excellent teaching, and mentoring student teachers in inclusive environments. The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to collaborative models of teacher preparation and content methods knowledge in literacy and mathematics. Experience with practices to promote social and emotional growth and development and/or experience with English Language Learners is desired.

 

The University is particularly interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their teaching, research, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

 

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Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular
Application Process :   Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin January 15, 2019, and will continue until position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Vets/Disabled. To apply, interested candidates can submit the following materials electronically to bmm93@pitt.edu. Otherwise send a hardcopy of all materials to the address below: *letter of application specific to the position *current curriculum vita *evidence of teaching effectiveness and current professional development *statement of teaching philosophy *statement of professional development goals and/or research agenda *official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (copies accepted initially) *statement of authorization to work in the U.S. *FBI Criminal Record Check, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, PA Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance (prior to interview) *three current letters of recommendation (will accept electronically, if signed) If you wish to send hard copies of materials, please send to: Dr. Bethany McConnell, Chair, Special Education Search Committee Division of Education, 1490 Biddle Hall University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown 450 Schoolhouse Road Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 269-7107
Campus: Johnstown
Required Attachments: Other (see application process for details)

Internal Number: 19000038
About University of Pittsburgh
Founded in 1787, the same year the U.S. Constitution was signed, the University of Pittsburgh is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in the United States. One of three state-related research universities in Pennsylvania, Pitt is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), which comprises 62 preeminent doctorate-granting research institutions in North America.Pitt faculty members have expanded knowledge in the humanities and sciences, earning such prestigious honors as the National Medal of Science, the MacArthur Foundation’s “genius” grant, the Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award, and election to the National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine. Pitt scientists have defeated polio, unlocked the secrets of DNA, lead the world in organ transplantation, and pioneered TV and heavier-than-air flight, among numerous other accomplishments.Pitt students have earned Rhodes, Goldwater, Marshall, and Truman Scholarships, among other highly competitive national and international scholarships.Alumni have pioneered MRI and TV, won Nobel and Pulitzer Prizes, led corporations and universities, served in government and the military, conquered Hollywood and The New York Times bestsellers list, and won Super Bowls and NBA championships.
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