Assistant Professor of Special Education

The Education Department of Saint Michael’s College is seeking an active scholar and skilled instructor for an Assistant Professor of Special Education beginning August 2023. This is a tenure-track position. This faculty member will be an integral part of a collaborative Education Department that has an excellent reputation for guiding undergraduate and graduate students to become teachers and educational leaders. In addition, this faculty member will join a college community dedicated to academic excellence, service, diversity, equity, and inclusion.  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education  
• Coordinate the special education concentration in the graduate program 
• Supervise student teaching internships and special education practica at the M.Ed, level 
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students through their educational program 
• Participate in College and Education Department meetings and committees 
• Develop and nurture partnerships with local schools, educational organizations, and the Vermont Agency of Education 
• Create a vibrant scholarship agenda 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. 

Required  Qualifications: 

• Earned a master's by August 2023 with expertise in special education with a concentration in teaching students with emotional behavioral challenges and autism  
• Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in public schools 
• Sought-after areas of expertise include educating students with emotional/behavioral challenges and students with autism; equity, intersectionality, and inclusion 
• Experience in working with diverse student populations, including multilingual learners 
• Demonstration of involvement in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion 
• Experience teaching special education courses at the university or college level 
• Evidence of creating partnerships with schools and educational organizations 
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills 
• Familiarity with assessments and software applications in special education  

Application Instructions: 

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on the Apply Now button: 

• Cover letter 
• Curriculum vitae 
• Statement of diversity, equity, and inclusion articulating how your teaching, research, and/or service can contribute to our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students 
• Names and contact information for three references 

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Review of applications will begin on October 31, 2022 and continue until the position has been filled.