Visiting Professor of Special Education for Teacher Licensure at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Illinois

Job Description:

Blackburn College, a unique four-year liberal arts college with a student-managed work program located in Carlinville, IL, seeks applications for a variety of positions to meet the growing needs of the Teacher Education Department due to growth in enrollment and fulfill positions open due to retirement of long-term faculty.

The Teacher Education Department serves approximately 86 undergraduates in thirteen different majors on campus and also includes the Teacher Licensure Program and the Early Childhood Workforce Program. The Teacher Licensure Program is an 18 month online accelerated program for those with a Bachelor's degree and want to pursue teacher licensure in the State of Illinois. The Teacher Education Department offers programs leading to licensure in 13 areas and is collectively one of the largest on campus. Collectively the Teacher Education department serves 140+ students across all initiatives.

Primary responsibilities will include teaching a range of teacher preparation courses, including pedagogy and methodology, with an emphasis on special education, in Blackburn's online, post-baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program. This is an online teaching position.

Qualifications include Masters with experience in Special Education, Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred. Demonstrated excellence in teaching, with at least 3 years' experience in K-12 teaching and special education instruction are essential. The ideal candidate will be adept in the use of instructional technology, be familiar with Illinois teacher preparation standards, be committed to the concept that all students can be productive members of our communities, and be interested in joining a campus community that promotes diversity, respect, and inclusion.

Send resume, CV, cover letter, including a diversity statement describing what diversity means to you and why it is important, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three current and professional references to: Human Resources, Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Ludlum 110, Carlinville, IL 62626 or email hr@blackburn.edu. Employment-based immigration sponsorship is not offered for this position. Phone calls or walk-ins not accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt of completed application.

Blackburn College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to build an inclusive community that can engage the interests of a diverse population. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and sustaining a culture that reflects the diversity of our country, and as such, we particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups such as women, people of color, LGBTQ+, veterans, and those with disabilities.