Assistant Professor of Special Education & Reading

Specialization(s): Autism Spectrum Disorders, Low Incidence Disabilities, Special Education

Search #: 10-008

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:  
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the special education teacher preparation program with emphasis on autism spectrum disorders and other low incidence disabilities. The successful candidate will be expected to advise undergraduate and graduate students; provide professional service to the Department, School of Education and the University; engage in scholarly and/or creative activity; and develop collaborative partnerships with university colleagues, local PK-12 schools, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications: 

Earned doctorate or ABD in special education or closely related field. If ABD, candidate must have earned doctorate by time of appointment. Minimum of three years of relevant teaching experience in PK-12 schools. Evidence of ability to teach university level courses.  Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other low incidence disabilities. Record of, or strong potential for, scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications: 
BCBA certificate

Application Process:

Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:
Dr. Ruth Eren, Special Education Search Committee Chair, Department of  Special Education and Reading, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT. 06515. 

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 16, 2010.  Position will remain open until filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.