What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education position at Slippery Rock University?
Special Education Department Faculty Member
Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department beginning August 2027.
Responsibilities:
The primary role will be teaching assignments in the Special Education undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. This position also supports doctoral dissertation committee service, accreditation efforts, assessment, student advisement at all levels, development of community partnerships and expansion of opportunities for student’s within our diverse repertoire of programs. This position requires teaching face to face and within the online setting. It also includes supervision of student teachers and field students and participation in department, College of Education and university-wide committees, local, regional, and national presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. The assignment may include off-campus and/or web based instruction.
Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department beginning August 2027.
Responsibilities:
The primary role will be teaching assignments in the Special Education undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. This position also supports doctoral dissertation committee service, accreditation efforts, assessment, student advisement at all levels, development of community partnerships and expansion of opportunities for student’s within our diverse repertoire of programs. This position requires teaching face to face and within the online setting. It also includes supervision of student teachers and field students and participation in department, College of Education and university-wide committees, local, regional, and national presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. The assignment may include off-campus and/or web based instruction.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctorate in special education or related field.
- Certification in special education.
- Three or more years experience teaching students with disabilities within the K-12 setting..
- Evidence of potential for scholarship and research agenda.
- Evidence of ability to engage undergraduate and/or graduate students in research.
- Evidence of ability to engage with students through advisement and mentoring
- Evidence of potential to obtain grant funding for research and/or training activities.
- Successful performance in an on-campus interview, and a teaching demonstration are required. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the education of diverse populations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Evidence of expertise in systems-level academic and behavioral interventions, including multi-tiered systems of support.
- Certification in special education supervision.
- Five or more years experience teaching students with disabilities
- Experience teaching within a college or university setting in both face to face and online settings.
- Experience with field supervision and student teaching.
- Expertise in writing legally defendable IEP’s
- Experience implementing interventions based upon student need.
- Experience as an academic student advisor at the college level.
- Experience as a theses and/ or doctoral dissertation committee member.
Posting Detail Information
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Respect for Individuals in the Community
Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator
008 Old Main Building
104 Maltby Avenue
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
724.738.2070
Special Instructions to Applicants
Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required Documents
Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. The recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. The recommended candidate will also be required to submit a completed Act 24 form (PDE-6004) prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 2nd, 2026.
Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. The recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151 (Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal (FBI) clearance prior to appointment. The recommended candidate will also be required to submit a completed Act 24 form (PDE-6004) prior to employment. Full consideration will be given to applications received by December 2nd, 2026.
Salary : $38,453 - $56,090