Assistant Professor, Special Education (Severe Intellectual Disability)

Company Name

Rhode Island College

Remote Position

Job Type

Full Time

Location

Providence, RI

Posting Number	F00287
Benefits Eligible?	Yes
Section	Academic Affairs
Number of Positions Available	1
Anticipated Start Date or Semester
Position Status	limited term 3 year
Union Status	RIC/AFT
Posting Date	11/12/2024
End of Temporary or Limited Position
Priority given to applicants who apply by
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions/Information for Applicants	- Candidates are required to provide an unofficial transcript. Transcript should be of highest degree earned. Upon hire, candidate will be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC. - Candidates will be prompted during the application process to provide three names and email addresses for reference letters, along with a diversity statement.

Classification Information

Rank	Assistant Professor
Baseline Salary for this Position	$62,274
Minimum Salary for Terminal Degree	$65,264
Added Salary for this Position	Additional compensation may be added for teaching at the collegiate level or other relevant experience.
Benefits	Full-time employee benefits include: Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives Generous Paid Time Off Family/Parental Leave Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI Retirement Plan Long-term Disability Coverage Variety of voluntary add-on’s For a complete listing, visit: http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php
FLSA	Exempt
Branch of Service	non-classified
AA/EEO/ADA Statement	As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.

Position Information

Position Title	Assistant Professor, Special Education (Severe Intellectual Disability)
Joint Appointment
Department Name	Special Education Department
Academic or Calendar Year	academic
Full Time / Part Time	full-time
Position Summary	The Rhode Island College (RIC) Department of Special Education and the Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities invites applications for a 3-year term position of Assistant Professor of Special Education with an emphasis in Severe Intellectual Disability (SID). This position will have a shared assignment that includes half time teaching responsibilities and half time assignment to Rhode Island’s University Center on Developmental Disabilities. The anticipated start date for this position is the Spring 2025 semester. Final appointment is subject to available funding. Founded in 1854, RIC is a distinctive regional college personalizing education for undergraduate and graduate students. The college serves students through its five schools: The Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Business, the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. The 180-acre campus is located in beautiful, historic Providence, Rhode Island’s capital, with excellent proximity to the academic and cultural resources of Boston and New York City. In 2022, RIC earned the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation. Nested within Rhode Island College is The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities. Founded in 1993, the Sherlock Center is Rhode Island’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs are evidence driven and designed to advance policies, practices and research that improve the health, education, social and economic well-being of people with disabilities, their families, and their communities. The UCEDD conducts research, supports pre-service professional development, community outreach and training, as well as disseminates information on evidence-based practices on issues and initiatives that cross the lifespan for individuals with disabilities. The mission of the Sherlock Center is to promote membership of individuals with disabilities in school, work and the community. The Department of Special Education has a long history of preparing undergraduate and graduate students to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in Rhode Island and the region and working in collaboration with the Sherlock Center. The Department offers several undergraduate and graduate programs across various certification and concentration areas including mild/moderate and/or severe intellectual disability (SID) at the undergraduate level and graduate programs in SID, early childhood special education, urban multicultural special education, initial elementary or secondary special education and exceptional learning needs. In collaboration with the Sherlock Center, the Department also offers several certificates of graduate study and endorsements. Faculty research efforts have included early childhood special education, technology, transition and intervention for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Essential Duties	Teach SID and other courses required in the programs administered by the Department and coordinate the Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Certificate of Graduate Studies (CGS) in SID programs. This includes advising teacher candidates in these programs and placing and supervising them in their student teaching/internships. Support the Sherlock Center to perform grant funded research, implement community programs and disseminate information as it relates to supporting the needs of individuals with disabilities with SID and their families. Current Sherlock initiatives include training and technical assistance, inclusion of students with complex needs in educational programming and community activities, supporting children and families with dual sensory impairments and vision services. Assume program coordination responsibilities. Support the Sherlock Center to perform grant funded research, implement community programs and disseminate information The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the above essential duties of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with documented disabilities in accordance with ADA requirements.
Occasional Duties	N/A
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities	Knowledge of disability/education laws, and evidence-based practices, especially as it relates to children and youth with SID, dual sensory impairments and/or developmental disabilities.
Required Qualifications	Education: M.Ed. in Special Education or related discipline with a substantive foundation in SID, dual sensory impairments and/or developmental disabilities, experience in PreK-12 and teacher preparation in SID programs. Experience:Evidence of teaching excellence, and other scholarly/professional accomplishments in SID or related field.
Preferred Qualifications	Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education and experience and in supporting students with complex learning needs including sensory and multiple disabilities. Experience collaborating and consulting with public school systems, Experience with a variety of program models (e.g., inclusion, resource, self-contained). Experience supervising interns and student teachers. Experience in course development and program curriculum design in higher education SID programs. Experience in data collections/report writing for accreditation purposes Experience in special education administration. Bilingual
Environmental Conditions	The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have an M.Ed. in Special Education or related discipline with a substantive foundation in SID, dual sensory impairments and/or developmental disabilities?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts 1
Curriculum Vitae
Writing Sample 1

Optional Documents

Application Email/URL

https://employment.ric.edu/postings/8609