Tenure Track Faculty Inclusive Special Education
Elmira College (EC) is seeking applications to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the area of Inclusive / Special Education (1-12) with appointment beginning July 20
• The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in our Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades) Teacher Preparation program. Courses may include inclusive education; instructional assessment; behavioral management; and differentiated instruction.Teaching assignments may include methods courses, practicum-based instruction, student teacher supervision, and other classes in the Undergraduate Teacher Education Program. In addition to teaching, faculty at EC advise students, and engage in servicerelated activities including, but not limited to participation in departmental, college, and university committees and professional organizations. Faculty also initiate research activities leading to scholarly presentations and publications.Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated; higher ranks will be considered.Essential Functions:
• Teach core Undergraduate Teacher Education courses within the area of Inclusive / Special Education (typical workload may include up to 24 credits of instruction per academic year);
• Collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation;
• Participate in academic and career advising and engagement in scholarly activities;
• Create new courses and participate in the development of new areas of concentration. Demonstrate a genuine desire to teach and participate fully in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction.Qualifications:
• Expertise and Teacher Certification in Inclusive / Special Education;
• At least 4 years of teaching experience in a variety of K-12 special education settings (including inclusive and/or self-contained positions in a variety of grade levels);
• Preferred qualification of additional Teacher Certification in Childhood Education;
• Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD) in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field (ABD status will be considered with conferral date no later than June 30, 2027);
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, organizational and time management skills.Work Location: On-siteCompensation: $58,000 - $60,000This position is benefit-eligible.Status: ExemptReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.Application Instructions:Applicants should submit:
• A letter of interest;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial);
• Statement of teaching philosophy; and
• Names and contact information of references.Materials should be sent to edusearch@elmira.edu.If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-18
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.About Elmira CollegeElmira College is a private, residential, and coeducational liberal arts college that has a student population of approximately 800, with students from 29 states and 11 countries (Fall 2021). Situated on 55 acres of property in the small city of Elmira, New York in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, the College opened in 1855 as the first college for women with a course of study and degree requirements comparable to those at contemporary mens colleges. An independent and non-sectarian institution, Elmira College became co-educational in 19
• Teacher Education Mission StatementThe Elmira College Teacher Education Department views schools as sites of transformation, empowerment, and intellectual development where all students attain the understanding and critical skills necessary to be contributing members to a democratic and plu
Higher Education
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