Lecturer of Special Education and Teaching

Instructional Faculty PositionThis position will provide instruction in the Department of Teacher Education in the Special Education Program.Responsibilities include teaching face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses in Special Education pedagogy, assessment, curriculum, child development; support teacher candidates in their development into effective educators; supervise teacher candidates in field placements. May also teach GC1Y (typically freshmen)/GC2Y (typically sophomore) core courses; and/or other courses in areas of expertise. Teach 5-5 course load each fall and spring semesters. Faculty are expected to regularly come to campus. All faculty share the responsibility of teaching our core curriculum and providing foundation courses for majors and non-majors alike. To carry out our public liberal arts mission, we seek faculty with the ability to engage students as they launch their intellectual journey. Faculty are expected to engage in service to the institution and provide service in the community/local schools.Required Qualifications include a Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in Special Education or closely related field. Collaboration and collegiality with program, department, college, and university faculty and staff is required. Able to conduct face-to-face (classroom-based) and online classes. Evidence of successful teaching (a minimum of 3 years teaching experience with pre-K through 12th grade learners). Must meet SACSCOC accreditation requirements stated in C.S.3.7.1.Preferred Qualifications include evidence of successful teaching in higher education. Preferred Experience includes face-to-face and online course design experience. Working knowledge of Quality Matters Standards. Experience with accreditation reporting.The proposed salary is $62,587.Required Documents to Attach include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, list of references, and teaching philosophy.The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel.Criminal Background Check and Education Verification are required.