Special Education

SRU; Slippery Rock (Butler County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department beginning August 2027. The primary role involves teaching undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs, advising, and supporting doctoral committees, accreditation efforts, and community partnerships.

The assignment includes face-to-face and online instruction, supervisee fieldwork, and committee participation.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in special education or related field.
• Certificate in special education required.
• Three+ years experience teaching students with disabilities in K-12.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate, graduate and doctoral courses in Special Education.
• Supervise student teachers and field students.
• Contribute to accreditation efforts and program assessment.
• Advise students at all levels and develop partnerships with the community and other stakeholders.
• Participate in department, college and university committees; engage in scholarly work.

Skills

Teaching experience

Scholarship potential

Student advisement

Mentoring

Grant funding potential

Education

Doctorate in special education or related field

Certification in special education

Job description

Special Education | Assistant Professor Tenure Track August 2027| I02514

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

Location

Main Campus

Department

Special Education

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

This position would have a work schedule that follows the CBA at the minimum. This person will teach 12 credits or four courses during the fall and spring semesters totaling 24 credits. The hours per day will vary depending on his/her schedule.

Position Summary Information

Special Education Department Faculty Member

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department beginning August 2027.

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 Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have three years experience teaching special education?
  
  
  
  • YES
  
  
  • NO
  
  
  
  

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter/Letter of Application


• Unofficial Transcripts


• Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 3


• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)


• Portfolio

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