Special Education Faculty

Benefits include access to campus wellness program and facilities!

Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell, South Dakota invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Education at the anticipated rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The individual holding this position will serve as a member of the university's Ron and Sheilah Gates College of Business, Education, and Social Science. The individual's primary teaching responsibility will be teaching courses in the university's undergraduate education program. Courses most likely to be taught include but are not limited to: Introduction to Exceptional Students, Differentiation, High- and Low- Incidence Disabilities, SPED Assessment, SPED Law and Collaborative Partnerships, Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, as well as other education department courses as the individual's schedule allows. This position also includes responsibility for the supervision of student teachers and practicum students.

Benefits include health, vision, dental and life insurance, access to campus wellness program and facilities, vacation, sick and holiday pay, tuition reimbursement and retirement.

The university's undergraduate education program is among the university's most highly enrolled programs and boasts a strong and collaborative faculty, most of whom have joined the program during the past five years. Education students and faculty enjoy a unique experience and partnership with a public elementary school located on the university's campus. Start date is mid-August 2022. Rank and salary will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and experience.

The successful candidate will:
*Hold a terminal degree in education (or be master's prepared with significant relevant experience and working toward - or willing to work toward-- a terminal degree).
*Have demonstrable, successful experience as a teacher at the college level (or demonstrable promise thereof).
*Have demonstrable, appreciable, and successful experience as a special education teacher in the K-12 environment.
*Have knowledge of, and familiarity with, the IEP process, SPED assessment and evaluation, and SPED law.
*Be firmly committed to high quality teaching and to active, experiential, project-based learning, and technology-facilitated instruction in traditional learning environments at the undergraduate level.
*Be committed to mentoring students, including serving as an academic advisor.
*Have a plan and aspirations for professional growth and development.

Essential, ongoing responsibilities associated with the position include:
*Successful teaching, practicum supervision, and supervision of student teachers.
*Successfully mentoring and advising students.
*Working collaboratively with colleagues, within the department, the college, and across the university.
*Providing service to the department, college, discipline, university, and community.
*Engaging in ongoing professional development and remaining current in one's discipline and areas of specialization.
*Engaging in curriculum development.
*Engaging in ongoing assessment activities.
*Community outreach and the development of relationships with members of the local and regional communities (as appropriate).
*Acting in a professional and collegial manner (this includes maintaining a regular and ongoing presence on campus, maintaining confidentiality as required, holding regular office hours, participating in recruitment and retention efforts, participating in various academic ceremonies, and being accessible to students and colleagues).
*Participating in ongoing evaluations.
*Assuming other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

All candidates are encouraged to provide evidence of successful college-level (or other) teaching, including strong professor-student relationships, commitment to student development, and creative pedagogical practice. All applications must include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) of four professional references. Original transcripts and background check will be required before an appointment is made.

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Click Apply Today to send your resume, cover letter and the three professional references. Please put Education in the subject line.

Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) is a private, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church granting both bachelors and master's degrees. The University's mission is to provide a transformative learning experience that cultivates enduring intellectual growth, ethically grounded leadership, intentional faith exploration, and meaningful service. The University serves approximately 1,000 students from across the nation and around the world, including a significant number of first-generation students from the Great Plains region. Dakota Wesleyan's profile is on the rise both regionally and nationally. U.S. News and World Report recently ranked Dakota Wesleyan as best value school in the Midwest and as one of the best regional colleges in the Midwest. In 2017, Dakota Wesleyan received a rank of "A" in Forbes Magazine's College Grades for Financial Health. In fall 2018, Dakota Wesleyan introduced its Digital DWU initiative. This initiative focuses on creating learning opportunities for students that anticipate the digital world they will enter upon graduation. The initiative provides all students with iPads and supports faculty in utilizing technology to create a more engaging and inclusive educational experience for all students.

DWU is located in Mitchell, South Dakota, a community of 15,000, nestled in the heart of one of the country's finest outdoor recreation areas. Mitchell is the sixth largest city in South Dakota and home to the world's only Corn Palace. The University is within an hour's drive of Sioux Falls, one of the Upper Midwest's largest statistical metropolitan areas. It is within a six-hour drive of several major metropolitan areas (Omaha, NB; Minneapolis, MN; Kansas City, MO).

Dakota Wesleyan reserves the right to modify all job postings and job descriptions.

Dakota Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer and provider.