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Special Education - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

Employer
Western Washington University
Location
Bellingham, WA
Closing date
Oct 14, 2021

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Special Education - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

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Location:Bellingham, WA

Categories:Woodring College of Education

Position TitleSpecial Education - Non-Tenure Track Faculty Vacancy Pool

About the UniversityWestern Washington University, with over 16,000 students in seven colleges and the graduate school, is nationally recognized for its educational programs, students and faculty. The campus is located in Bellingham, Washington, a coastal community of 83,000 overlooking Bellingham Bay, the San Juan Islands and the North Cascades Mountain range. The city lies 90 miles north of Seattle and 60 miles south of Vancouver, British Columbia. Western is the highest-ranking public, master's-granting university in the Pacific Northwest, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report rankings.

About the Department

The Woodring College of Education and the Special Education and Education Leadership Department support Western's mission, which states that together with our students, staff, and faculty, we are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement. We encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and other candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and with diverse experiences interested in this opportunity.

There are two definitions of special education. One is the education of students with disabilities. The other is the application of exceptional teaching. We in the Special Education program at Western Washington University believe very strongly in the second definition. We think that it is our mission to prepare exceptional teachers and, while students who have disabilities often require the services of such teachers, we also believe that there are many other students who can benefit from high-quality instruction. We also think that there is much satisfaction to be gained from the acquisition of the highest levels of teaching skill and that the teachers trained in our program benefit professionally and personally from the acquisition of these skills. That is why the word "special" in our title is a source of pride to us and to our graduates. For additional details visit the Department of Special Education website at https://wce.wwu.edu/sped/special-education

About the Position

The Special Education Department maintains a vacancy pool of qualified persons interested in temporary, full and part-time teaching positions. In anticipation of possible openings throughout the academic year and summer sessions, applications are accepted continuously for temporary non-tenure track teaching positions on a part-time basis with occasional opportunities for temporary, full-time appointments. Positions may become available at any time and are typically filled on a quarterly basis.

Academic Emphasis: Special Education; Early Intervention; Effective Teaching Strategies and Practices, Psychology

Position Responsibilities:

Teach courses and/or supervise practicum placements for pre-service teachers training to become special education teachers and/or early interventionists in the content areas listed below. Instructors follow the course syllabus and department policies. Student course evaluations must be completed for every course taught and submitted to the Department Chair. Specialization in any of the content areas listed below is helpful.

+ Introduction to Special Education

+ Educational Psychology

+ Culture and Equity in Education

+ Collaborations with Family, Professionals and Communities

+ Direct Instruction Reading and/or Practicum

+ School Practicum Supervision

+ Behavior Management

+ Direct Instruction Math

+ Written Expression

+ Learning Problems

+ Complex Needs

+ Curriculum Based Assessment

+ Special Education Law and Standardized Assessments

Required Qualifications

+ MA or MEd in special education or related field

+ Teaching experience

+ Commitment to working with diverse students, faculty and staff, including cultivating learning environments that are equitable and inclusive of students with diverse social identities and backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

+ PhD or EdD in special education or related field

Salary

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Bargaining Unit

United Faculty of Western Washington

Application Instructions

A cover letter and curriculum vitae are required and should address your experience related to the position responsibilities and the required and preferred qualifications.

You will be asked to provide contact information of three references.

Closing Date NotesOpen continuously

Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs. See WWU's Policy on Ensuring Equal Opportunity and Prohibiting Discrimination and Retaliation. Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity and Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: This report is provided pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act ("The Clery Act"). It includes statistics for the previous three calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on Western's campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Western; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report in printed or alternate formats by contacting the office of the Vice President for enrollment and Student Services. The report can be found athttp://www.wwu.edu/vpess/annualsafetyreport.shtml.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services (https://wp.wwu.edu/hr/2015/09/02/i-need-a-workplace-accommodation/) , 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires.

Job no:498187

Advertised:Dec 08 2020 09:00Pacific Standard Time

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