Asst. Professor - Special Education jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Teaching Assistant Professor, Secondary Education (Generalist)
School of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Sciences

Fall 2024

POSITION:

Oklahoma State University is accepting applicants for an Teaching Assistant Professor faculty position in Secondary Education within the School of Teaching, Learning and Educational Sciences in the College of Education and Human Sciences, beginning August 2024. Classes will be primarily taught at the OSU Stillwater campus. The Secondary Education faculty at Oklahoma State University share a broad range of experiences, research emphases, and pedagogical content knowledge. We have taught in diverse middle and high school classrooms in urban and rural communities, and in diverse communities with high rates of poverty. We utilize a wide array of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies in our efforts to make meaningful contributions to teachers’ and students’ lives as part of our land-grant mission. We believe that the secondary classroom should provide socially and personally relevant experiences for children, based on culturally responsive and generative pedagogy in knowledge of effective practices. We serve our profession at the local, state, and national levels through our professional organizations. We are seeking an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice to join this vibrant and collaborative group of scholars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         -Teaching undergraduate courses in secondary education; 
      -As needed, teaching graduate courses in master’s programs;
      -Developing and implementing innovative strategies for the effective recruitment and  retention of traditional and non-traditional students to the secondary education program;
      -Facilitating field placements and supervising field placements of teacher candidates;
      -Collaborating with public schools and university faculty and staff to address the needs of 6-12 students and educators, as well as the community; and,
      -Engaging in professional service at the program, school, university, national, and international levels.

The successful candidate will appreciate the University’s land grant mission and embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation, and the world through high-quality and integrated teaching, research, and service. Strong commitment to collaboration and collegiality are highly valued. Secondary Education faculty members will work with others within the program, college, and community to enhance and expand existing strengths and increase the positive impact of the program on education in the state of Oklahoma, the region, and the nation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·           -An earned doctorate in Secondary Education, Middle Grades Education, English Education, Social Studies Education or Curriculum and Instruction from an accredited college or university (ABDs will be considered but employment is contingent on conferral of degree by time of hire);
       -Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion through equity-focused teaching, service and/or research;
       -Experience in culturally-sustaining pedagogies and building communities of practice;
       -Minimum of three years of successful, full-time 6-12 teaching experience in U.S. public schools;
       -Experience in working with 6-12 students and families from diverse backgrounds;
       -Evidence of or demonstrated potential for highly effective undergraduate and graduate instruction in innovative instructional methodologies of secondary students;
       -Experience within both theoretical and practical experience in typical and atypical development of adolescents in the context of their families, cultures, and communities;
       -A record or plan for engagement in service that furthers the land-grant mission of the University; and
       -Evidence of collegiality and collaboration at the higher education levels and with public school communities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·          -Experience or certification in two or more content areas;
       -Experience in innovative approaches to curriculum design and field placement supervision;
       -Experience in effective and engaging hybrid and/or online teaching;
       -Expertise in partnering with school and community partners and professional learning communities; and
       -Demonstrated understanding of the needs of multiple, interacting influences on adolescent development and learning concerning the intersection of culture and learning; curriculum, assessment techniques, and instructional approaches for 6-12 students.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans. Information on benefits can be found at https://hr.okstate.edu/benefits/.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Oklahoma State University is a comprehensive land-grant university with an enrollment of more than 25,000 students. The university offers 87 undergraduate majors, 84 master’s programs and 48 programs at the doctoral levels at campuses in Stillwater and Tulsa. Stillwater is approximately 65 miles from both the Tulsa and Oklahoma City metropolitan areas, providing opportunities for additional dining, cultural, and professional sporting events experiences. Providing a combination of larger city amenities with an airport and cultural life, while maintaining the charm of a smaller community with affordable housing and excellent schools, Stillwater is ranked as one of America's safest cities. See http://VisitStillwater.org for more information. Information regarding the College of Education and Human Sciences may be found at http://education.okstate.edu/. For more information about the School of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences, please visit our website at https://education.okstate.edu/stles. For more information about the program or position, contact search committee chair Dr. Shanedra Nowell shanedra.nowel@okstate.edu.

APPLICATION INFORMATION: The process of reviewing applications will begin December 1, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled (contingent upon available funding).

Search Chair: Dr. Shanedra Nowell can be reached at shanedra.nowell@okstate.edu to answer any applicant questions.

To apply, please visit http://jobs.okstate.edu and submit the following: a letter of application, curriculum vita, statement of teaching (including philosophy, practices, and experiences), transcripts, and the names and complete contact information (phone, email, physical mailing address) of three professional references. Additionally, please provide three letters of recommendation from current or former students as evidence of teaching effectiveness, and as evidence of centering relationships and engages in difficult conversations. For assistance with your required materials, you may contact Lisa

Baker, STLES Administrative Assistant, at lkbaker@okstate.edu.

Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.