Assistant Professor in Special Education

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number

I02514

Classification Title

Assistant Professor

Working Title

Special Education | Assistant Professor Tenure Track August 2027|
I02514

Employee Group

Faculty

Bargaining Unit

APSCUF

Location

Main Campus

Department

Special Education

Pay Rate

Employment Type

Regular FT

Work Schedule

This position would have a work schedule that follows the CBA at
the minimum. This person will teach 12 credits or four courses
during the fall and spring semesters totaling 24 credits. The hours
per day will vary depending on his/her schedule.

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Special Education Department Faculty Member

Slippery Rock University invites applications for a full-time
Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department beginning
August 2027.

Responsibilities:

The primary role will be teaching assignments in the Special
Education undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. This
position also supports doctoral dissertation committee service,
accreditation efforts, assessment, student advisement at all
levels, development of community partnerships and expansion of
opportunities for student’s within our diverse repertoire of
programs. This position requires teaching face to face and within
the online setting. It also includes supervision of student
teachers and field students and participation in department,
College of Education and university-wide committees, local,
regional, and national presentations, and peer-reviewed
publications. The assignment may include off-campus and/or web
based instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in special education or related field.
• Certification in special education.
• Three or more years experience teaching students with

disabilities within the K-12 setting..

• Evidence of potential for scholarship and research agenda.
• Evidence of ability to engage undergraduate and/or graduate

students in research.

• Evidence of ability to engage with students through advisement

and mentoring

• Evidence of potential to obtain grant funding for research

and/or training activities.

*Successful performance in an on-campus interview, and a teaching
demonstration are required. Candidates must demonstrate a
commitment to the education of diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of expertise in systems-level academic and behavioral

interventions, including multi-tiered systems of support.

• Certification in special education supervision.
• Five or more years experience teaching students with

disabilities

• Experience teaching within a college or university setting in

both face to face and online settings.

• Experience with field supervision and student teaching.
• Expertise in writing legally defendable IEP’s
• Experience implementing interventions based upon student

need.

• Experience as an academic student advisor at the college

level.

• Experience as a theses and/ or doctoral dissertation committee

member.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

No

Respect for Individuals in the Community

Slippery Rock University provides an environment that respects,
encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all.
Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of
purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation.
Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes
all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage,
gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or
socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in
the working environment, and in the daily life of the university
community.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or
veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other
applicable statutes and University policies.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries
regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Compliance/Title IX
Coordinator

008 Old Main Building

104 Maltby Avenue

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

724.738.2070

Special Instructions to Applicants

Graduate and undergraduate transcripts are required for this
position. Applicants may upload either official or unofficial
transcripts using the “Transcript” selection under Required
Documents

Official transcripts are required prior to appointment. The
recommended candidate will be required to complete criminal
background check, including Act 34 Background Check and Act 151
(Child Abuse) Background Check and Federal Criminal ( FBI )
clearance prior to appointment. The recommended candidate will also
be required to submit a completed Act 24 form ( PDE -6004) prior to
employment. Full consideration will be given to applications
received by December 2nd, 2026.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have three years experience teaching special

education?

• YES
• NO

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Unofficial Transcripts 2

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts 3
• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness (e.g. peer reviews, student

evaluations, honors and awards, etc.)

• Portfolio