Position Information
Vacancy Number: F-00161
Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Education
Classification Title: Faculty
Department: Counselor, Leadership, and Special Education
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Qualifications:
Terminal degree appropriate for the discipline or have the equivalent in training and experience.
"Terminal degree" refers to the highest degree
awarded in a discipline. The doctorate is the terminal degree for most disciplines represented at Auburn University at Montgomery.
Job Open Date: 02/06/2018
Job Close Date:
Faculty Specific
School: College of Education
Contract Type: Nine (9) Months
Tenure Track: Yes
Salary Band: N/A
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Auburn University at Montgomery (AUM): Founded in 1967, Auburn Montgomery operates under the authority of the Auburn University Board of Trustees and guidance of the Auburn University President. Located in the state capital of Montgomery, AUM serves a diverse student population of approximately 5,400 students and employs faculty/staff of 575 in five academic colleges: Business, Education, Arts and Sciences, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Public Policy and Justice. Montgomery supports cultural attractions including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts, and the Rosa Parks Library and Museum, among others.
The College of Education (COE) at AUM is currently seeking a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in the area of Special Education, starting Fall 2018. The ideal candidate will be able to 1) maintain a successful strand of research and publication; 2) teach undergraduate and graduate-level special education courses that are face to face, hybrid, or online; 3) serve on a wide range of committees; and 4) assist in maintaining state and national accreditation for the COE and program area.
Overall, candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach at the college/university level, to conduct research and develop grant proposals, to present at state and/or national conferences, and demonstrate commitment to engaging in professional service.
Minimum Requirements:
• Earned Doctorate in Special Education or a relevant discipline from a college or university accredited by the U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• A minimum of three years K-12 classroom teaching experience in special education
Preferred Requirements:
• A strong preparation in special education instruction and research
• Robust evidence of teaching and research skills at the university level
• A well-defined research agenda
• The ability to work with and instruct a culturally diverse population
• The ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and school personnel
• Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
The committee will review applications until the position is filled. Applications should include:
1. A cover letter that describes how the applicant's professional qualifications relate to the responsibilities of the position and a concise statement of research agenda;
2. A current and complete curriculum vita;
3. Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references; and
4. Other supporting materials relevant to the applicant's scholarship and teaching, including sample publications (optional).
Apply online at: http://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/3033. Any additional questions should be made to:
Dr. Sara Bicard, Chair
Special Education Faculty Search Committee
Department of Counselor, Leadership, and Special Education
Auburn University Montgomery
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124-4023
Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal-opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically under-represented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
While this position is opened until filled, AUM reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.
About the University/College
Auburn University at Montgomery has been ranked among the South's top universities by U.S. News and World Report, was named one of the best colleges in the Southeast by The Princeton Review, is designated as a Military Friendly School, and is consistently chosen as the best university in the area. Auburn Montgomery provides students with detailed knowledge and hands-on, practical experience, often from professionals in the field.
The AUM College of Education recognizes that the development of a competent, committed, and reflective educator means the development of a Professional Educator.
http://www.education.aum.edu/
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Curriculum Vitae
- Professional Reference Sheet
- Additional Supporting Documents
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