Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching (Special Education)
As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s eight colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Computer Science & Engineering; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing.
Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 389 Colleges: 2024 Edition, and Best Business Schools: 2024 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre.
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Teaching, Special Education
The Farrington College of Education and Human Development (FCEHD) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor in special education. The College offers a post-baccalaureate Master of Arts in Teaching program in comprehensive special education and a five-year teacher preparation program leading to Connecticut teacher certification in elementary education with special education cross endorsement. Teacher preparation programming at the College emphasizes residency and practice-based preparation in partnership with area school districts, including grow your own and flexible pathways. Responsibilities include program leadership, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, advising candidates, coordinating with local school districts, and providing service to university and professional communities. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate by August 2025 in special education or related field (ABD considered)
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity in education
- Three years of PK-12 classroom experience working with individuals with exceptionalities
- A record of successful teaching of students with exceptionalities
- Demonstrated understanding of current trends, challenges, legislation, and/or legal dimensions in special education
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate in special education
- Possession of, or ability to secure, Connecticut certification in comprehensive special education
- Demonstrated leadership in special education
- Successful teaching experience in higher education
- Experience with and commitment to PK-12 school-university partnerships
- Facility with digital and other assistive technologies
- Experience with and understanding of state and national standards, including accreditation
Applicants should upload a letter of interest that relates qualifications to the requirements of the position, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcripts to the attention of Dr. Sally Drew, through the SHU online Application Portal. Three letters of recommendation and official transcripts will be requested from semi-finalists at a later time.
The search committee will only consider online submissions. Review of applications begins January 15, 2025. Anticipated start date will be Fall 2025.
Other details
- Job Family Faculty
- Job Function Faculty
- Pay Type Salary
- Required Education Doctorate
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