Assistant or Associate Professor of Education
Susquehanna University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Education with a focus in special education and cognition. A minimum of three years of public school experience is required. A completed doctorate and University teaching experience are required for consideration for Associate Professor rank; ABD considered for the Assistant rank, but completion of the degree for ongoing tenure track appointment is required.
The successful candidate will have a degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, or a related field. Also required is experience working with special-needs students. Highly desirable are experience in early childhood or elementary education and university teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate outstanding potential for excellence in teaching, service, and research and publishing.
Responsibilities include teaching special education courses. Additional responsibilities may include teaching introductory education courses and supervising student teachers. The new faculty member will participate in collaborative projects with local schools, advise education students, serve on university committees, and engage in scholarly and professional activities.
Appointment begins August 2013. Please submit: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation from professional references who have current knowledge of the applicant’s abilities as a teacher. Review of resumes will begin January 31, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled.
Send complete application materials to:
Dr. Anne Reeves
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Job Code F12-012
Electronic applications are preferred and can be sent to reeves@susqu.edu.
Founded in 1858, Susquehanna University is a selective, residential, national liberal arts college that prepares undergraduate students for achievement, leadership and service in a diverse, interconnected world. Academic excellence, study away and service learning, student-faculty collaboration, and rich opportunities for creative and personal growth are hallmarks of a Susquehanna University education. More than 2,200 students come to Susquehanna from 36 states and 13 countries, and more than 90 percent of them find jobs or pursue graduate study within six months of graduation. The university is located in central Pennsylvania, in the town of Selinsgrove, along the banks of the scenic Susquehanna River and about three hours from major East Coast cultural, financial and recreational centers. For more information, visit www.susqu.edu. Susquehanna University is committed to creating a more diverse community. The university encourages candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. Susquehanna is an EO/AA employer.