AssistantAssociate Professor of Special Educ
AssistantAssociate Professor of Special Educ
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education & Program Director
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) invites applications for a 12-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Special Education with the added responsibility of serving as Director of Special Education Programs in the School of Education. This role provides an exceptional opportunity to integrate teaching research and program leadership in preparing the next generation of special educators.
Position Overview
The Assistant/Associate Professor & Director will provide academic leadership for all special education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The role includes teaching scholarship student support and administrative leadership to ensure program excellence compliance with accreditation standards and alignment with state and national licensure requirements.
Responsibilities
Teaching & Instruction
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education (methods assessment legal foundations etc.).
- Develop and revise curriculum grounded in current research inclusive pedagogy and best practices.
- Supervise student research internships field experiences.
- Maintain regular office hours and academic advising responsibilities.
- Assist with edTPA preparation and student support
Scholarship & Professional Development
- Conduct and disseminate scholarly research in special education through publications presentations and grants.
- Engage in continuous professional development to remain current in policy practice and research.
- Contribute to the intellectual life of the School of Education through collaboration and innovation.
Program Leadership & Administration
- Provide oversight for all special education programs including curriculum accreditation and program evaluation.
- Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement aligned with state (MSDE) and national (CEC CAEP) standards.
- Supervise and mentor adjunct and full-time faculty in the program.
- Asist with course scheduling program advising and faculty teaching assignments.
- Collect and analyze program data for state and national accreditation reporting.
- Support the hiring and onboarding of adjunct faculty.
Student Support & Recruitment
- Partner with admissions and advising staff to recruit and retain students in special education programs.
- Advise students on program pathways licensure requirements and professional careers.
- Promote a culture of equity inclusion and academic excellence.
University & Community Engagement
- Serve on departmental school and university committees.
- Build and maintain partnerships with local schools and districts to support field placements and collaborative initiatives.
- Represent the program at accreditation visits advisory boards and community events.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field.
- Evidence of successful teaching at the university level (undergraduate and/or graduate).
- Strong record of scholarship in special education (publications grants presentations).
- Demonstrated leadership experience in program administration curriculum design or accreditation.
- Knowledge of state certification/licensure processes and national standards (CEC CAEP) including the development and submission of SPA reports.
- Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion in teaching research and service.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supervising faculty or adjunct instructors.
- Familiarity with student recruitment and retention strategies.
- Prior collaboration with schools districts or agencies serving students with special needs.
The University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all employees who work at least 30 hours per week:
- Comprehensive medical dental and vision
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
- Retirement Plan through TIAA
- University paid Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy and Short and Long Term Disability
- Tuition Remission and Tuition Exchange
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 14-16 Paid Holidays each year
Additional Information:
Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age ancestry color creed disability gender gender identity genetic information marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or protected veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald Chief of Staff Notre Dame of Maryland University 4701 North Charles Street Baltimore MD 21210 .
For all other employment inquiries please contact Human Resources at or Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
