What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Intervention Specialist position at University of Mount Union?
Location : Alliance, OH
Job Type : Faculty - Full Time
Job Number : 2024-00354
Department : Academic Affairs
Division : Faculty
Opening Date : 12 / 16 / 2024
Description
The School of Education at the University of Mount Union, a CAEP-accredited institution, invites applicants for a full-time, open-rank, non-tenure-track position in Education to begin on or before August 1, 2025.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include teaching a 4 / 4 teaching load of introductory and upper-level courses primarily within the Intervention Specialist licensure program, working with P-12 partner districts, contributing to program assessment and accreditation, and collaborating in the work of the School of Education. The teaching of graduate-level courses within our M.Ed. program is a possibility as well.
Qualifications
Candidates are expected to possess a master's degree in intervention specialist or a closely related educational field (Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred). The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of P-12 teaching experience as an intervention specialist with demonstrated success in case management, writing and implementing IEPs, and special education law. Candidates must demonstrate a strong commitment to teacher education and the ability to build an effective rapport with college-aged students in face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments. Preference will be given to candidates who have P-12 leadership and university-level teaching experience, have been trained in the Science of Reading, and have online teaching experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The School of Education welcomes candidates whose experience teaching children with disabilities has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.
Descriptive Information
Candidates should provide a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Electronic applications are required and can be submitted online at www.mountunion.edu / employment. Please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Chanda Coblentz, coblench@mountunion.edu, with any questions. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
For benefit eligible positions, the University of Mount Union provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to : free tuition, generous retirement contribution, medical / RX insurance through AultCare, dental and vision insurance, and group life and disability insurance. The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.
- Participation in most benefit programs is optional and participation is effective after the completion of the formal enrollment process and after the appropriate waiting periods. A detailed explanation of benefits offered for this position is provided by Human Resources during on-campus interviews.
