Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 022711 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Instruction Curriculum Leadership Position Summary
The College of Education, Department of Instruction & Curriculum Leadership is seeking to add a full- time, nine-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education.
The duties for this position will include the following: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses related to special education, including, but not limited to Professional/Ethical Practices and field-based and online elementary education. Conduct research in relevant areas of expertise. Teach and supervise field-based and online elementary education or related undergraduate and graduate courses. Implement a significant ongoing program of focused scholarly research and publications, including collaborative efforts with colleagues. Provide service and leadership to state, regional, and national professional organizations, the university, college, and department. Provide professional service to surrounding school districts, education-related nonprofits, and programs. Chair and serve on master’s and doctoral committees. Engage in research, writing, and other scholarly activities related to elementary education. Types of courses that might be taught include, but are not limited to the following: Professional/Ethical Practices and field-based and online special education.
Minimum Position Qualifications
The candidate must have a Ph.D. in special education or a closely related field or ABD and at least three years of teaching experience related to special education. The qualified candidate will also have some record of research publications related to special education (any amount accepted).
Special Conditions Posting Date 08/14/2023 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins Yes Hiring Range Full-Time/Part-Time Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload (1) a detailed a letter of application describing their teaching, research, and service interests and their leadership or administrative experience, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references. Applicants will receive a confirmation number when all application materials are submitted in WorkforUM. Letters of reference and transcripts will be requested upon interview.
Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)