Lecturer-Special Education
SUNY FREDONIA
Fredonia, NY
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 16, 2025
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Full Time Lecturer - Special Education
The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for a Lecturer in Special Education beginning August 2025. The successful candidate will teach courses in Special Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including field-based responsibilities, and contribute to curriculum development and refinement. Three or more years teaching experience in P-12 Special Education settings is required.
Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:
* Teach courses in Special Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with involvement in field placements;
* Contribute to curriculum development and refinement;
* Collaborate with colleagues in a process of ongoing data collection, reflection, and improvement to support AAQEP accreditation;
* Provide academic advisement to students;
* Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, school district partners; and the profession;
* Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Master's Degree in Special Education
* Three or more years teaching experience in Special Education settings at the PK-12 level;
* Demonstrated ability to teach successfully;
* Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
* Experience with instructional technology; and
* Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
* Earned Doctorate in Special Education (Ph.D. or Ed.D. completion by August 2025) from an accredited institution;
* Special Education teacher preparation experience;
* Familiarity with Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) and related professional standards;
* Experience with or familiarity with field supervision; and
* Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement and school district partnerships.
SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package.
About State University of New York at Fredonia:
The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success.
The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 * hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto.
Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords residents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter.
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