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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Lecturer, Department of Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Lecturer

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Faculty - College of Education

Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant Lecturer

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 23,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Home to Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering; Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts; William G. Rohrer College of Business; Virtua Health College of Medicine & Health Sciences; Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and the School of Osteopathic Medicine, it also comprises the colleges of Education, Humanities & Social Sciences, Performing Arts, and Science & Mathematics; Virtua Health School of Nursing & Health Professions; the schools of Earth & Environment; Innovation & Entrepreneurship; Biomedical Engineering & Sciences; Veterinary Medicine; the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; and a multidisciplinary honors college. Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation; commitment to high-quality, affordable education; and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified (R2/high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university for three consecutive years as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

 

The Department of Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education (formerly the Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Education Department) operates within the College of Education and offers programs including the following: Master of Arts in Special Education and Inclusive Practices; Learning Disability Teacher Consultant (LDTC) Certification; multiple Certificates of Graduate Study (COGS); Bachelor of Arts in Inclusive Education;  Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TOSD) Endorsement (postbac and graduate programs); Counseling in Educational Settings; Master of Arts in School Psychology; Educational Specialist in School Psychology; and School Nursing.

 

The College of Education is searching for a highly qualified and experienced LDTC and Special Education professional to teach courses in the graduate LDTC programs. The professional will also participate in service initiatives, particularly LDTC program coordination and implementation, and related initiatives. The successful candidate will have a teaching philosophy guided by a commitment to diversity, social justice, cultural responsiveness, sociocultural theory and constructivism. Expertise in areas such as assessment, diagnostic assessment, curriculum, collaborative practices, and inclusive pedagogy is preferred. Program coordination responsibilities will be required for the selected applicant.

 

The Department of Wellness and Inclusive Services in Education is seeking to hire a qualified individual as full-time Lecturer.  This 10-month faculty positions is non-tenure track but offer renewable multi-year contracts.  The position requires a teaching load of 24 credit hours per academic year with the opportunity to teach overload courses for additional compensation.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution of higher education at the time of appointment.
  • Certification as a LDTC or Educational Diagnostician
  • A minimum of 5 years of public-school teaching in inclusive P-12 settings or a private school for students with disabilities.
  • Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate, evidence-based practices in diverse educational settings; experience with student-centered practices and evidence-based teaching strategies for students with a range of suspected and diagnosed disability labels.
  • Strong understanding of various education systems such as public and private education centers, New Jersey Administrative Code for Special Education, IDEA, Child Study Team operations, as well as public preschool and P-12 education programs and familiarity with the accreditation standards of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
  • Demonstrated ability in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including commitment to inclusion, social justice and equity in special education, and culturally responsive and differentiated instruction, as well as collaboration, collegiality, and respect for all people.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working with multiple stakeholders, P-12 schools, and underrepresented groups of children.
  • A teaching/learning philosophy consistent with the mission of the College of Education.

 

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in program development, higher education teaching in multiple formats (including in-person, online, and hybrid), supervision and/or coordination of supervision.
  • Experience with program coordination or leadership in special education programs or a willingness to lead at the program level.
  • Experience with multiple forms of formal and informal assessment and the evaluation of stakeholders and educational environments.
  • Advocacy related to access, success, and equity issues in education.

 

Starting Date:

September 1, 2024

Salary: Competitive

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Dr. Brent Elder (elder@rowan.edu) for specific questions regarding this position.

 

Application Materials:

  • Submit contents of application (pdf documents preferred)
  • Application cover letter addressing experiences related to higher education teaching, scholarship, and service,
  • A statement teaching philosophy (300-400 words),
  • Curriculum vitae,
  • Copies of all graduate transcripts (unofficial for application), and
  • Names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references (include name, title, institution/organization, email, and phone number)

Application must include each of these documents at the time of submission.

Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.

Note:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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