Special Education, Assistant Professor (AA22023)

Location: Mankato

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Employment Condition: Fixed Term

Job Description:

Teaching special education courses at the graduate and undergraduate level at both the Mankato and Edina (Twin Cities metro) locations. Responsibilities will include but, are not limited to: teaching courses in special education across all programs in the department, online teaching, supervising clinical experiences, advising students, and participating in departmental and University initiatives.

• A typical faculty workload responsibility may include up to twenty four (24) credits of instruction per academic year.
• The successful candidate may need to teach in other areas as assigned and qualified.
• May be expected to develop and deliver face-to-face, hybrid, and on-line instruction at the Mankato campus, online, and/or at the university’s additional locations, as assigned.
• The successful candidate will collaborate with colleagues in curriculum design, instruction and evaluation, conduct research productively and mentor students in research, help create innovative strategies for student recruitment, retention, and completion, and may be expected to develop external grant funding opportunities.
• All faculty members are expected to engage in scholarly or creative activity or research, in continuing preparation and study, incontributing to student growth and development, and in providing service to the university and community (See Article 22 and Appendix G of the IFO Master Agreement)

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in Special Education or related field. (ABD candidates may be considered with degree conferred on an official transcript and received in Human Resources prior to start date.)
• PreK-12 licensure eligible in Special Education.
• Successful teaching experience in Special Education PreK-12 settings for a minimum of 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Demonstrated effective written, oral communication and/or presentation skills.
• Licensure and professional experience in multiple special education settings.
• Knowledge of current trends in special education and teacher preparation.
• Record of successful teaching in higher education.
• A working knowledge of educational technology.
• Ability to work successfully with a diverse population of K-12 students, faculty and staff.
• Experience in and ability to form collaborative working partnerships.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Involvement in professional organizations.
• Record of scholarly achievement.

Other Requirements:

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

About: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

College of Education – Vision: Inspire lifelong learning and professional engagement through racial consciousness, social justice, and inclusion within a global context. Mission statement: Prepare professionals through research and evidence-based practices who demonstrate excellence in their profession. University/College values: Minnesota State University, Mankato is an innovative, student-centered learning community that values: Integrity and respect in the way we conduct ourselves; Diversity in who we are and what we do; Access to our programs and services that create opportunities for all to pursue their dreams; Responsibility to those we serve by providing an education that inspires solutions to society’s challenges; and Excellence in our academic and non-academic pursuits. Through its conceptual framework, the College of Education has identified a set of professional educator characteristics: Innovative: Critical Thinker, Data-based Decision-maker, Life-long learner Effective: Competent, Reflective, 21st Century Educator Collaborative: Communicator, Interdisciplinary, Teacher Leader Relevant: Understands students, Culturally Responsive, Versatile.

Department of Special Education – The Department of Special Education prepares undergraduate and graduate students to attain the credentials they need to succeed in a dynamic, expanding field. Our undergraduate Academic and Behavioral Strategist program gives new teachers a broad base of skills necessary to work with a variety of student needs immediately. At the graduate level, we offer five additional disability-specific licensure opportunities that can also provide a pathway to our online master’s degree programs (Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Early Childhood Special Education, Emotional Behavioral Disorders, and Learning Disabilities). The Department offers undergraduate and graduate licensure and degree programs as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate program. More information about the department can be found at: http://ed.mnsu.edu/sped/

University Demographics

Founded as a Normal School in 1868, Minnesota State University, Mankato is a regional comprehensive university with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-working thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state, region, and global society. Mankato, Minnesota, is a community of nearly 53,000 people, about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Serving ~18,000 students annually, the University is an applied research institution, with >200 academic programs, from bachelor's through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18+% students of color and 1,300+ international students from 95 countries, cutting-edge information technology solutions, 3 additional locations, and extensive partnerships. With ~1,700 faculty and staff, the University has an annual budget of $216 million, and generates $781.5 million in economic impact per year. Minnesota State University, Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities. Noteworthy facts include: specialized accreditation, certification, or recognition, by more than 24 accrediting bodies; designation as a Non-Land Grant College of Agriculture, by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) in 2015; selection among the top 10% of American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU) institutions for the Re-imagining the First Year of College (RFY) position project; and an Intercollegiate Athletics program that has ranked in the top 5 nationally within the Learfeld Sports Directors’ Cup standings for 7 of the last 10 years.

We seek to attract teaching and research-active, culturally and academically diverse faculty members, with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University, Mankato, is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region, state, and nation. Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: www.mnsu.edu

*Please note that this is a fixed-term (non-tenure track) appointment. A fixed-term appointment is an appointment for a limited period of time and is to be used only when the position to be filled is clearly of a temporary nature or when a permanent position needs to be filled for a temporary period. Fixed-term employment terminates at the end of the appointment period and carries no implication for future employment.

To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/vacancy/

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sean Wachsmuth, Ph.D.
Special Education
Phone:507-389-1122
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Email:[email protected]

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu/hr/bargaining.html

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the school’s policies, procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years’ worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus, or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: http://www.mnsu.edu/safety/ You may also request a paper copy from University Security at 507-389-2111, or by emailing [email protected]

Benefits Info:

The following link provides a brief overview of benefits available to eligible employees of Minnesota State University.

Select the IFO Summary (Faculty) link from the list for specifics of that plan.

Benefits Overview

Desired Start Date: 08/16/2021