Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Special Education at University of Vermont College of Education and Social Services in Burlington, Vermont

Job Description:

The University of Vermonts Department of Education in The College of Education & Social Services seeks to hire two Lecturer/Senior Lecturers in Special Education for a full-time, 9-month appointment to begin August 2025.

We are hiring expert practitioners in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education and/or K-age 21 Special Education within our Birth-21 Special Education program. The successful candidate will teach 8 courses per year in the undergraduate and masters special education programs (inclusive of field supervision). Courses in the program are delivered in hybrid, online, and in-person modalities.

Our nationally accredited Special Education program features innovative coursework and hands-on learning founded on research-based practices, with a commitment to sustainability, inclusion, and social justice, and applied work in the field. Student teaching internships with our community partners provide the opportunity to work in various inclusive learning settings with children and families fully supported by dedicated faculty and experienced mentor teachers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and social justice, including experience collaborating with settings and agencies that serve diverse child and family populations
• Earned masters degree in Special Education, or Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, or a closely related area (degree completion required prior to start)
• A minimum of 3 years teaching Special Education in public schools or working in Early Intervention or community agencies
• Current knowledge of Special Education legal issues and federal regulation of practices in the U.S. Successful experience supervising or mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate pre-service teachers/special educators in internship placements desirable
• Current or recent license in Early Intervention or Early Childhood Special Education (Birth-age 6) or Special Education (K-age 21).
• Knowledge and skills to teach in two or more areas: curriculum, assessment, literacy, numeracy, severe disabilities, and inclusion.
• Knowledge and skills to supervise practicum and student teaching internships at the undergraduate and graduate levels which may include Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education and/or K-age 21 Special Education in school, center, and community-based settings.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful college/university teaching or supervision experience
• Commitment to university and state service

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching, supervising, and advising undergraduate and graduate students in the Special Education program and related fields.
• Collaborating with faculty as we strive for continual program innovation, meeting the needs of all pre-service student learners and centering social justice in our instruction
• Collaborating with faculty colleagues on cross-disciplinary teaching and service.
• Engaging with community partners in early care and education settings and public schools.
• Engaging in service within the college, university, and profession (e.g., state, national, international)
• Participating in state and national accreditation initiatives
• Interest and skill in leadership work related to program coordination, advising, communication, and advocacy skills.

The University

Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a land-grant research institution. UVMs tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices that promote the health of people and planet

The College

The Department of Education is situated within the College of Education and Social Services. The Colleges mission is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, human services, and social work; engage in high quality scholarship; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families, and communities.

The Department

The Department of Education is widely recognized for its rigorous academic research, high-quality student experience, innovative teaching practices, and collegial, inclusive work environment. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in birth-age 21 educator preparation, curriculum and instruction, special education, higher education and student affairs, educational leadership, and policy studies, individually designed majors, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, we offer undergraduate minors in American Sign Language, computer science education, cultural and linguistic diversity, special education, childhood studies, education studies, and coaching. For more information about the department, see: https://www.uvm.edu/cess/doe/faculty_staff

UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, ranked as one of the best small cities in the country, and Vermont is rated as one of the best states to live in for quality of life. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 people and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shore of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION:

Review of applications will begin February 1, 2025 and will remain open until filled. The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their teaching and/or service. For more information about UVMs College of Education and Social Services and its departments and programs, please visit our website at www.uvm.edu/cess. For more information or questions about the position, please contact: Jennifer Hurley, Search Committee Chair at Jennifer.Hurley@uvm.edu.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants should submit the following online at www.uvmjobs.com: 1) a one-page cover letter briefly describing your interest in and qualifications for this position; 2) a current curriculum vitae or resume; 3) a separate statement on how you, as a faculty member in the Department of Education, would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground Values and advance diversity and inclusive excellence at UVM; 4) a one-page summary of your teaching philosophy and; 5) the names and email addresses of three references who can be contacted for letters of support before a candidate is advanced in the search process. For all applicants, employment is subject to a successful background check.

The University of Vermont is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the academic community through their teaching, service, research, scholarship or creative arts. We are an educationally purposeful community seeking to prepare students to be accountable leaders in a diverse and changing world. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility.

Any questions or support needs pertaining to the web-based application should be directed to: Leigh.Jaschke@uvm.edu.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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