Education Faculty

Overview: Lourdes University, rooted in Catholic and Franciscan traditions, provides a values-centered education that enriches lives and advances academic excellence through the integration of the liberal arts and professional studies. In support of this mission, Lourdes University nurtures a diverse community that supports students in fulfilling their potential; commits to the engagement of faith and reason, inspired by our Catholic and Franciscan intellectual traditions, and provides a holistic, student-centered education rooted in the liberal arts.

The College of Social Sciences invites applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Education requiring expertise in the field of special education. This is a full-time, nine-month, faculty position beginning in the Spring of 2024 or Fall of 2024.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Lourdes University/Tiffin University partnership. Courses will be within the special education major as well as other education courses at Tiffin University. Faculty load is 4 courses per semester in face-to-face format. This position requires a dynamic classroom presence and high levels of knowledge in multimodal teaching, differentiated instruction, and the IEP process. Additional faculty responsibilities include; student recruitment and retention efforts, curriculum development, assessment, supervision of internships and/or capstone projects, academic advising and participation in a minimum of one faculty and/or university committee.

The position requires curricular leadership in special education. The candidate will be required to deliver classroom instruction to ensure students are prepared as teachers with best practices and industry standards. The candidate will be required to teach a range of courses in the special education and education major as well as identify and implement potential internships.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work with first generation students in the areas of academics and career development. Dedication to the mission of Lourdes University, evidence of excellence in teaching and potential for significant scholarship and/or demonstrated experience in a professional role are required. The College of Social Sciences places a strong emphasis on mentoring, community engagement and high impact educational practices as well as a commitment to collegiality, academic citizenship, and cultural diversity.

Requirements

To apply, candidates must attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae and statement of teaching philosophy. Lourdes University is developing a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in an inclusive environment where differences are valued and respected. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse student and community populations. People of color, individuals with disabilities, veterans, other minorities, and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.

• Master’s Degree in special education, Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred

• Professional experience in early childhood special education

• Teaching experience and varied scholarly activity will be given preference

• Be currently eligible for employment in the United States

The following criteria must be met and understood:

I can legally gain employment in the United States.

I possess either a master’s degree or a terminal degree in special education.

I am aware the position is face-to-face in Tiffin, OH.