Assistant Lecturer, Special Education - 498846

Title: Assistant Lecturer, Special Education

Department Org: Special Education - 101750

Employee Classification: F5 - Faculty Lecturer 9 Month

Bargaining Unit: Am. Assoc. Univ. Professors

Primary Location: MC AD

Job Description:

The University of Toledo Judith Herb College of Education is seeking to hire an assistant lecturer of special education with teaching strengths in special education instruction for preservice and continuing teachers and experience supporting students with exceptionalities in PK-12 settings.

The successful candidate will teach courses in special education, advise graduate students, participate in course assessment and revision, and maintain currency in the area special education and teacher preparation. The candidate will be encouraged to establish and maintain connections with local schools.

Required application materials include a cover letter, Curriculum Vita, and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin in March 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date is August 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required qualifications include: a doctoral degree in teacher education, curriculum and instruction or related field with a focus on special education, three years of experience in supporting special needs students in PK-12 settings, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in pre-service teacher education, and online platforms is preferred.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

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