| Assistant Professor of Special Education Univ of Pgh at Johnstown-RC - United States-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. Enter qualifications 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) | 
