Teaching Assistant Professor Special Education

ATTENTION:

Internal/External

External

Position Title

Teaching Assistant Professor Special Education

TTC Title and Code

Teaching Assistant Professor (TL055)

FTE

100%

Position Information

Principal Work Location: UW-Stevens Point Main Campus, College of Professional Studies

Supervisor: Assistant Dean, School of Education

Total Rewards

UW Stevens Point provides a competitive benefits package including monthly premiums starting at $32, deductibles starting at $250, auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions, and 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)*. Additional benefits and more information available on our Total Rewards page. Relocation is available for this position.

Department

School of Education

Department Description

The School of Education is the hub of teacher preparation programs at UW-Stevens Point. We prepare future teachers who are majoring in early childhood education, elementary education, physical education, or special education. The School of Education also supports students seeking certification in K-12 and secondary education. The School of Education likewise offers a Master of Science in Education degree along with graduate level options: Add-on Licensure Programs, an Accelerated Elementary Education Initial Licensure Program, Special Education Initial Licensure Program, and a doctoral program in Educational Sustainability.

University Description

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point.

JOB DETAILS:

Position Summary

The School of Education is committed to fostering an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just community. We are seeking applications from individuals who share this commitment. The successful candidate for this position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education using a cross-categorical model. In addition, the position may include: (a) course development and instruction in introduction to special education, assessment, curriculum, and methodology in teaching students with disabilities, and working with teams and families with individuals with disabilities, (b) developing and maintaining collaborative and productive working relationships with local school systems, and (c) advising, mentoring, professional development, and department service activities. This position must contribute to creating an environment that is multicultural, inclusive, trusting, respectful, and collegial. This position may include student teacher supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in special education or closely related field.
• Licensed special education teacher
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of full-time teaching experience with significant experience in special education in K-12 education.
• A demonstrated commitment to build relationships with students and colleagues.
• High-quality communication and interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Clearly articulated scholarly agenda and scholarship record consistent with rank at the time of hire.
• Ability to work well in a faculty team setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education or Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Special Education. ABD’s nearing completion will also be considered.
• Willingness to travel regionally (eligible to obtain a valid WI driver’s license).
• Experience mentoring student/intern pre-service teachers.
• Experience with peer coaching and feedback for both pre-service and in-service teachers.
• Experience in collaborative and/or inclusionary settings.
• Experience with college level instruction.
• Experience with online college level instruction.
• Experience with teaching strategies, curricular adaptations, and methodology at elementary through secondary levels in functional and content areas (science, social sciences, social skills, functional academics).
• Experience with screening, referral, individual assessment, report writing and IEP programming relating to special education evaluation.
• Experience in gifted and talented education.
• University-level teaching experience.
• Demonstrated participation in or development of equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just learning environments.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Special Notes

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. UW-Stevens Point’s mission is, “Through the discovery, dissemination and application of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point fosters intellectual growth, provides a broad-based education, models community engagement and prepares students for success in a diverse and sustainable world.” 

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

• PTO offering prorated based on start date and hours worked.

TO APPLY:

How To Apply

This position and instructions on how to apply are located on our website. Please be sure to complete all required fields and include all required documents before submitting your application. To return to a draft application, click on the My Activities link at the top of the screen after logging in. Once you click on Submit Application, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. After submitting the application, you will receive an Application Confirmation email from the application system. Refer to the How To Apply document for more information. 

Anticipated Appointment Date

January 2025

Terms of Employment

This is an Academic Staff academic year based appointment, exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position. 

Deadline and

Required Materials

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by Sunday, August 11, 2024 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents: 

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and experience
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three professional references
• Unofficial/Official Transcripts

(Official Transcripts will be required of finalist)

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Position Contact

For additional information regarding the position, please call or email: 

Maggie Beeber, Chair, Search and Screen Committee

Email: mbeeber@uwsp.edu 

Phone: 715-346-2040

Human Resources Contact

If you have any questions regarding the application process, need special arrangements, or if you submitted your application with missing materials, please call or email:

Human Resources

Email: human.resources@uwsp.edu

Phone: 715-346-2606

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