Assistant/Associate Professor - Early Childhood and Special Education Focus

Position Summary :

The School of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Education to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, focusing on PK-4 early childhood and PK-12 special education courses.

Start date is January 2025.

All employees must understand the mission of Catholic higher education and be committed to the core values, mission, goals and objectives of Holy Family University.

Direct Reports : Dean, School of Education

Essential Functions :

Job duties that must be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, and may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

This position description is illustrative and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents in this position.

• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
• Developing and teaching graduate and undergraduate level courses in a variety of formats, including face-to-face and online (asynchronous and synchronous)
• Providing meaningful service to the School, the University, and the community
• Planning and carrying out an active research agenda
• Serving as advisor to undergraduate and graduate students

Non-Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Any other duties as assigned.

General Expectations :

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed.

Employees must understand the mission and demonstrate the core values of the University. Additionally, demonstrate the ability to effectively interact with and work with students, faculty and staff, and the public.

Employees must follow and abide by all University policies, rules, regulations and guidelines.

If an alternative work location is permitted or should become necessary, the employee must be able to perform all parts of this job description while working away from the office, on campus or a combination, and be proficient or willing to become proficient in the technology needed to work away from the office.

Education & Experience Requirements :

Required Qualifications :

• Certification in elementary and special education preferably in PA or the willingness to obtain PA certification.
• Earned doctorate in an Education area (or ABD with an expected completion date before January 2025).
• Experience teaching in K-12 schools

Preferred Qualifications :

• Proficiency with instructional technology
• History of participating in LEA / IHE partnerships
• Familiarity and experience with MTSS and PK12 student assessment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Knowledge of and ability to follow university policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the campus community.

Work Environment :

Operates in an office environment, that may have frequent interruptions. The area is well-lit, temperature controlled and free from hazards.

Noise level is generally quiet to moderate.

Physical Requirements :

Communicates frequently, in person, over the phone, or via a computer. Hearing is needed for extensive telephone and in person communication.

Regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. Manual dexterity is needed in order to operate a computer keyboard.

Operates standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Other important information :

Ability to travel, work outside of normal business hours, such as weekends, nights, etc.)