Assistant Lecturer/Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education

The Department of Special Education has an Assistant Lecturer or Assistant Teaching Professor of Special Education available beginning August 2023. Major responsibilities include teaching both on campus and online courses in mild/moderate disabilities, participation in departmental and program area meetings. Service on departmental, college and university committees is required.

At Ball State University, Inclusiveness and freedom of expression are a part of our enduring values and inform all of our efforts. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our Inclusive Excellence Plan to learn more about our commitment and to identify how you might contribute to these efforts.

Position Function: Teach on campus and online mild/moderate disabilities special education courses. Participate in departmental and program area faculty meetings. Maintain flexible office hours during the week to best support students. Collaborate with other faculty in the department as appropriate. Other responsibilities as assigned by the department chairperson. Possible summer teaching is available if desired.

Minimum Qualifications: Earned Masters Degree in Special Education from an accredited institution. Experience in schools working directly with students with disabilities.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications: Additional experience working in schools among students with mild/moderate disabilities. Active role in special education professional organizations. Successful college-level teaching experience. Experience with online course delivery technology. Interest in quality educator preparation programs for special education teachers.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34510. Include the following documents with your application: resume, and cover letter, and Inclusive Excellence Statement, addressed to search committee Chair Scott Dueker. In the Applicant Documents section of this application, you have the option provide an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community at Ball State University through your teaching, research, and/or service. Applicants selected for interview will be required to provide this statement.

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 12/14/2022.

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