Title: Instructor or Assistant Professor: (Special Education: Extensive Support Needs)
Position Number: 0082755T
Hiring Unit: College of Education, Department of Special Education
Date Posted: April 23, 2024
Closing Date: Continuous – Review of applications begins May 7, 2024
Salary Information: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Monthly Type: 9 Month
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Part/Full Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Special/Outreach funds, to begin August 2024. Renewal contingent upon satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and program needs. Selectee is required to pass a criminal background check and complete Title XI training.
Duties and Responsibilities
Teach special education courses and supervise teacher candidates on all islands via a variety of delivery modes (in-person, distance); Participate in on-going curriculum and program development activities; provide service to the department and college; other duties as assigned.
Instructor Minimum Qualifications
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Master's degree in special education or in a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
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Classroom experience as a certified special educator, teaching students with extensive support needs (intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, and autism).
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Broad knowledge of special education instructional methods and assessment for students with extensive support needs.
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Any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated.
Assistant Professor Minimum Qualifications
(in addition
to the Instructor Minimum Qualifications)
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Doctorate degree in special education or in a closely related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
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Evidence of research or scholarly activities.
Desirable Qualifications
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Experience providing professional development or university coursework for special educators;
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Knowledge of UHM special education teacher training programs;
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Experience teaching special education in Hawaii
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Experience with nontraditional university student populations from racially/ethnically and culturally diverse backgrounds.
To Apply:
Submit a cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, curriculum vitae, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, official transcripts are required prior to hiring).
Inquiries: Rhonda S. Black; 808-956-2367; rblack@hawaii.edu
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