Assistant Professor of Special Education Deaf Education

The Department of Special Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-line) faculty position available for the 2022-23 academic year. Our department is seeking professionals with strong interpersonal skills and professionals who value collaborative teaching approaches to promote cross-disciplinary knowledge that will serve our graduates in their careers. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrable teaching skills in guiding the growth of academic programs and curricula and working experience in teaching.

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:

The Assistant Professor will be expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Teach both main campus and online introductory and methods courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the area of Deaf Education.
• Oversee practicum and student teaching supervisions.
• Oversee coordination of the deaf/hard of hearing program.
• Conduct research and participate in other scholarly activities.
• Participate in departmental, college and/or university committees.
• Other duties typically expected of a faculty member.

Possible summer teaching is available if desired.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate or provide evidence of ABD status (must have doctoral degree conferred by official start date in August 2023) in Deaf Education, Special Education or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of public or private school teaching experience with students who are Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing.
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) as shown by a ASLPI score of 3+ or better.
• Record of or potential for scholarly activities commensurate with rank.

Employer will consider sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate with emphasis in Deaf Education or Special Education.
• Additional years of teaching experience in public and/or private schools serving students who are Deaf
• Experience with on-line or blended teaching.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity including published articles, books, professional presentations, and related activities commensurate with rank.
• Experience using innovative emerging media technologies in special education.
• Experience teaching ASL.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/34275 . Include the following documents with your application: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, and Inclusive Excellence Statement.

In the Applicant Documents section of this application, please 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. Please include examples of your contributions when possible. Word limit 500.

The option to upload transcripts, as well as up to 3 letters of recommendation is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned 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 11/28/2022.

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Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

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