InstructorAssistant Teaching Professor of Special Education
Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the termlengthdiscussed willbebasedonuniversityneedperformanceand/oravailabilityoffunding.POSITION SPECIFICS
Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education
Penn State Altoona Division of Business Health Humanities and Social Sciences
Penn State Altoona invites applications for a full-time non-tenure-line position at the rank of Instructor/Assistant Teaching Professor of Education with expertise in Special Education in areas of high incidence disabilities. This position is a thirty-six-week appointment for fall and spring semesters with an August 2026 start date. Candidates for the position at the rank of Instructor will possess a masters degreeand candidates for the position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor will possess a terminal/doctorate degree. Specialization is open but preference will be given to candidates with expertise or experience with elementary and early childhood. Experience in PreK-12 classrooms is preferred.
Teaching Responsibilities: Primary duties include teaching special education law assessment in inclusive settings Applied Behavior Analysis and evidence-based methods for instruction in reading mathematics and writing. Additional teaching responsibilities could include courses in trauma-based pedagogy and autism as well as other content that fit within the needs of the Elementary and Early Childhood Education program. The position requires teaching four courses per semester.
Other Responsibilities: In addition to teaching the position requires advising engaging in scholarship and professional growth and providing service to the College community and the profession. Assistance with the ongoing growth and development of the program and participation in student recruitment/retention activities and program assessment is also expected.
Applicants should upload a letter of application establishing their specific qualifications; a current vita; a description of teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; transcripts and the names and contact information of three professional references. Please combine materials into one electronic document and apply online at of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions can be directed to Stacey Corle at For additional information about Penn State Altoona please visit our web page at information: Penn State Altoona () is a two-campus four-year baccalaureate institution. Situated in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains of Central Pennsylvania Penn State Altoona offers 22 baccalaureate degrees five associate degrees and the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors. Located only 40 miles from the University Park campus Penn State Altoona offers the advantages of a small college teaching environment with the readily available resources of a major research university. For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page. For additional information about the Elementary and Early Childhood Education program at Penn State Altoona is available at CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.BENEFITS
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.For more detailed information please visit ourBenefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.)
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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