Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Special Education

October 11, 2024

Montana State University


Position Details
Position Information

Announcement Number FAC – VA – 23029
For questions regarding this position, please contact: Sarah Pennington
[email protected]
Classification Title
Working Title Tenure Track Assistant Professor – Special Education
Brief Position Overview The Department of Education at Montana State University (MSU) invites applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Education. We seek a qualified individual to provide undergraduate and graduate level instruction in Special Education and whose expertise and substantive research interests include the intersection of general education and special education. The selected candidate should have a well-articulated faculty agenda that includes a commitment to scholarly productivity and experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, including working with students from diverse backgrounds.
Faculty Tenure Track Yes
Faculty Rank Assistant/Associate Professor
Position Number 4A3838
Department Education
Division College of Education, Health & Human Development
Appointment Type Faculty
Contract Term Academic Year
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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible Eligible
Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement The College of Education, Health and Human Development is conducting an open rank search for a faculty member with expertise in Special Education and Human Exceptionality. The faculty member will contribute broadly to the preparation of P-12 teacher candidates and professionals who will work with individuals with diverse needs. This faculty position, a nine-month, tenure track appointment with potential for summer employment, begins August 15, 2023. An instructional position located in the Department of Education, this tenure-track faculty line involves 50% teaching, 40% research, and 10% service.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Because increasing the diversity of the education profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented minorities in special education are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education and teacher education;
  • Provide mentorship and field supervision to students in community–based and public school placements;
  • Conduct innovative research in a specialized area of interest in special education and/or human exceptionality;
  • Participate in outreach and service activities to the university and citizens of Montana.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Doctoral degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, teaching and learning, or closely related field, and a graduate degree in special education or equivalent field. ABD candidates considered if they complete their degree requirements by August 2023.
  • Experience preparing teachers.
  • Demonstrated potential for successful teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with diverse faculty, staff, and students.
  • Demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity that contributes to the field of special education and/or teacher preparation.
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    Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
  • Recent experience working with P-12 students from diverse backgrounds and with diverse support needs.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-sector education stakeholders (such as practitioners and researchers.)
  • Earned special education teaching credential.
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    The Successful Candidate Will
    • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Have a commitment to the integration of teaching, research, and service.
    • Have a well-articulated research agenda in special education and/or human exceptionality.
    • Have the ability to work effectively with a diverse population of learners and constituents in the College of Education, Health and Human Development, Montana State University, and the state of Montana to promote human well-being.
    • Contribute to the mission of Montana State University and be responsible for providing service to the department, college, university and professional community.
    Position Special Requirements/Additional Information This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
    Physical Demands To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
    The Program Curriculum & Instruction/Teacher Education
    The Department Education
    The College Education, Health, & Human Development

    Posting Detail Information

    Number of Vacancies 1
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    Applications will be: Screening of applications will begin on November 07, 2022; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
    Special Instructions
    Diversity Statement

    Montana State University values diverse perspectives and is committed to continually supporting, promoting and building an inclusive and culturally diverse campus environment. MSU recognizes the importance of work-life integration and strives to be responsive to the needs of dual career couples. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment/dualcareer.html .

    In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile. https://www.montana.edu/hr/recruitment-guidelines/affirmative_action_plan.html .

    MSU’s Non-Discrimination Policy and Discrimination Grievance Procedures can be located on the MSU Website: https://www.montana.edu/policy/discrimination/index.html .

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