Assistant/Associate Professor Special Education - Mild/Moderate Disabilities #603647 - College of Education, Northern Arizona University

Posted: Tuesday, April 17, 2018


The Department of Educational Specialties is seeking to fill a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in the area of Mild/Moderate Disabilities and located on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus beginning in August 2018. The position is a 9-month tenure-track faculty line that has the opportunity for summer course teaching. Candidates need to present an active record (Associate rank) or promise of scholarly productivity (Assistant rank) and commitment to excellence in teaching diverse students in higher education.

The individual selected for this position will be located at the NAU mountain campus and will:

  • Teach in person, blended or online undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of Special Education;
  • Advise graduate students;
  • Maintain an active agenda of scholarly activity;
  • Fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college, university, and the profession.

Minimum Qualifications

For appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor
  1) An earned doctorate (degree completed by August 2018) in Special Education (Mild/Moderate     
      Disabilities) OR an earned doctorate in closely related field.    
  2) At least three years teaching special education in P-12 settings.

For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor
   3) All of the above, plus current status as associate professor or the equivalent of 6 years experience as
       assistant professor.

Annual Salary:  Commensurate with experience.

Application Deadline:  Open until filled. Review of application will begin April 19, 2018

Northern Arizona University is a 30,368-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, a four-season community of about 70,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU's emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance learning. All faculty members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes.

The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment.
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NAU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.