Position Summary
The School of Education seeks to recruit faculty who enthusiastically support the Universitysstrong commitment to the academic success of all of our students and who embrace our vision mission and core values: Vision to prepare educators leaders and counselors as agents of social change who transform the lives of individuals and communities they serve. Mission to immerse our students in authentic academic and professional settings providing them with opportunities to bridge theory and practice and to engage in critical reflection that informs action. Core Values Authentic Learning Reflective Practice Diversity Social Justice Excellence/Quality and Transformation) and embrace our vision mission and core values. The School of Education is comprised of five academic departments including Educational Leadership Teacher Education Special Education Curriculum and Instruction and Counseling. The Department of Special Education offers bachelors and masters degrees with concentrations in the areas of Special Education Gifted Education and Special Education/Elementary Education. Applicants are invited to apply for a ninemonth open rank faculty position with a contract starting August 2018. Specific teaching responsibilities will be commensurate with candidates qualifications but may focus on the individuals specialization area(s). The successful candidate may teach day evening weekend and online courses.
Duties And Responsibilities
The person selected for this position will teach special education courses (undergraduate/graduate) with strong field experience components supervise student teachers advise students assist with recruitment and retention initiatives engage in scholarly activity collaborate with PK12 and university faculty and provide service to the community.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in the area of Special Education closely related area or equivalent. Two or more years of teaching experience teaching at the college/university level in the area of Special Education or related area. Hold a valid K12 teaching license in NM or in a state with licensure reciprocity. Experience with supervision of teacher candidates. Two or more years of K12 teaching experience. Evidence of scholarly activity.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in one of the following areas: Emotional Disturbance; Autism; Applied Behavior Analysis ABA ; Gifted Education Special Education Math Methods or Special Education Reading Methods. Experience teaching statistics or research methods Expertise with outcomes assessment and CAEP accreditation. Experience designing and teaching asynchronous online courses. NMTEACH certification Knowledge/experience with adult teaching and learning theory/principles.
Required Experience:
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