Assistant Professor of Inclusive Special Education

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Application: Interested candidates should submit: (a) letter of application, (b) curriculum vita, (c) one sample syllabus of a special education course that the candidate taught, and (d) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/10970. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

Posting Details

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Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, Inclusive Special Education Focus on Students with High Incidence Disability Labels in Racially and Linguistically Diverse Urban Schools

Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track

Department IUPUI Education

Position Summary

The Indiana University School of Education at Indianapolis (IUPUI) is seeking an exemplary Visiting faculty member to contribute to our progressive urban Teacher Education program. All candidates in teacher education at IUPUI are required to take integrated special education coursework. Many undergraduates seek dual certification in general and special education. We also offer graduate special education certification and a master’s degree in Special Education.

The School of Education at IUPUI is an urban serving institution located in the heart of Indianapolis. Our School of Education has approximately 30 full time faculty all of whom are actively engaged in teaching, scholarship of teaching, and research focused on urban education. Many of our faculty have scholarship interests that focus on social justice and anti-racist practices, partnerships with urban communities and schools, and critical perspectives in education. Our Teacher Education program is specifically designed to engage in partnerships with urban schools where faculty, including the person considered for this position, are engaged with students. For more information, visit our website at: www.education.iupui.edu.

Duties:

• Teach special education courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in Elementary or Secondary Teacher Education.
• Provide instructional coaching to dual licensure (general and special education) preservice teachers in inclusive urban settings.
• Engage in the scholarship of teaching.
• Perform professional service at the school level.

Basic Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
• Doctorate in Special and/or Inclusive Education or related area, such as Disability Studies in Education.
• Professional teaching experience in K-12 urban schools.
• Curricular and instructional expertise in Universal Design for Learning, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, and other asset pedagogies.
• Demonstrated excellence in university teaching, including scholarship of teaching.
• Record of positive impact with youth in urban schools, universities, and/or communities.

Department Contact for Questions

Direct questions about the position or program to Dr. Cristina Santamaria Graff, Search Committee Chair, at santamac@iupui.edu. IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process should notify Ashley Clemons at indysoe@iupui.edu with appropriate advance notice. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and welcome applications from People of Color, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and members of other underrepresented groups.

Additional Qualifications

Salary and Rank Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions

Application: Interested candidates should submit: (a) letter of application, (b) curriculum vita, © one sample syllabus of a special education course that the candidate taught, and (d) names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/10970.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

For Best Consideration Date 07/01/2021

Expected Start Date 08/01/2021

OAA # IN-EDUC-EDUC21003

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