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UW - STEVENS POINT Teaching Assistant Professor Special Edu in STEVENS POINT, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20706 Position Title: Teaching Assistant Professor Special Education TTC Title and Code: Teaching Assistant Professor (TL055) FTE: 100% Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, College of Professional Studies Supervisor: Dr. Lynda Fernholz, Assistant Dean, School of Education Position Summary: The School of Education is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just community. We are seeking applications from individuals who share this commitment. The successful candidate for this position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education using a cross-categorical model. In addition, the position may include: (a) course development and instruction in introduction to special education, assessment, curriculum, and methodology in teaching students with disabilities, and working with teams and families with individuals with disabilities, (b) developing and maintaining collaborative and productive working relationships with local school systems, and (c) advising, mentoring, professional development, and department service activities. This position must contribute to creating an environment that is multicultural, inclusive, trusting, respectful, and collegial. This position may include student teacher supervision. Anticipated Appointment Date: August 2024 TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by Thursday, April 25, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: - Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience - Curriculum Vitae - Contact information for three professional references - Unofficial/Official Transcripts Position Contact For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: Maggie Beeber, Chair, Search and Screen Committee Email: mbeeber@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2040 Human Resources Contact If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email: Human Resources Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu Phone: 715-346-2606 ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications Earned master\'s degree in special education or closely related field. Licensed special education teacher Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of full-time teaching experience with significant experience in special education in K-12 education. A demonstrated commitment to build relationships with students and colleagues. High-quality communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations. Clearly articulated scholarly agenda and scholarship record consistent with rank at the time of hire. Ability to work well in a faculty team setting. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Special Education. ABD\'s nearing completion will also be considered. Willingness to travel regionally (eligible to obtain a valid WI driver\'s license). Experience mentoring student/intern pre-service teachers. Experience with peer coaching and feedback for both pre-service and in-service teachers. Experience in collaborative and/or inclusionary settings. Experience with college level instruction. Experience with online college level instruction. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu