Associate Professor, Education
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Job Location:
Minneapolis, MN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in special education. Specific duties and responsibilities will include the following: Design and deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in special education with a strong focus on applied practice and instructional effectiveness. This may include courses such as Learners with Disabilities Implementing Assessment Strategies and Etiology and Theory of Mild to Moderate Disabilities among others. Develop and update curriculum to align with state and national standards ensuring teacher candidates are equipped to meet the needs of diverse learners. Integrate clinical experiences and performance-based assessments to enhance student readiness for licensure and classroom success. Advise and mentor pre-service teachers supporting their academic progression and professional development. Supervise fieldwork and student teaching placements with a focus on ensuring high-quality implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs) and inclusive practices. Conduct applied research on special education methods autism spectrum disorders and teacher effectiveness. Perform grant writing to secure external funding to support innovative initiatives in special education and teacher training. Manage funded projects including budgeting reporting evaluation and dissemination of findings. Serve on departmental and university committees focused on special education program and curriculum development accreditation and educator effectiveness. Collaborate with school districts state agencies and professional organizations to align program outcomes with workforce needs. Lead efforts to design and improve teacher preparation pathways particularly in high-need certification areas such as special education and autism support. Support recruitment training and retention efforts that strengthen the pipeline of effective special education teachers.
Compensation & Benefits:
- $64477 to $69477 Annually
- Benefits Eligible
Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program including:
- Medical dental and vision insurance coverage. Medical plans include Kavira direct care which provides free or low-cost virtual and in-home primary care appointments and labs.
- A generous 403(b) retirement program with an employer contribution of up to 8% upon eligibility
- Up to 100% tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US
- Employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
This position requires a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Special Education or a related field and 3 years of K-12 special education experience. Must also have experience with each of the following: 1) Conducting applied research on special education methods autism spectrum disorders and teacher effectiveness. 2) Teaching and designing courses in special education including courses in online teaching modalities. 3) Assessing planning and delivering targeted interventions for special education students. Will accept experience gained before during or after graduate studies. The employer will accept experience gained concurrently. Approximately 5% domestic and international travel annually is expected for faculty members to attend research conferences and convenings.
Additional Information :
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: or email:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Part-time
Key Skills
- AI
- Genetics
- Clinical Trials
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students. ... View more
