Education- Professor: Emotional Impairments​/Emotional Behavior Disorders - Special

Position Title

Education
- Open Rank Professor:
Emotional Impairments/ Emotional Behavior Disorders - Special Education

Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)

Education

The Hope College Education Department invites applications for atenure-track or non-tenure-track position in Emotional Impairments/Emotional/Behavior Disorders beginning in the fall of2027. We seek candidates prepared to teach classes focusing on (1) characteristics of students with Emotional Impairments, (2) teaching elementary and secondary students with Emotional Impairments, (3) providing a theoretical foundation of classroom and behavior management and special education mandates, and (4) data-driven Instruction.

Teaching experience working with students(PK-12) with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders is required.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in special education related to emotional impairments; coordinating and supervising clinical experiences; fostering positive relationships and partnerships with both area schools and private programs in the Greater Holland and Grand Rapids Community; and advising teacher candidates. Active participation in departmental and college initiatives is expected.

Rank is open and determined by experience in higher education,compensation is determined by rank.

The Hope College Education Department consists of a dynamic groupof 14 faculty and three support staff. The department offerscertification in Elementary (including a minor in Early Childhood Education) and Secondary with endorsements in Special Education (LDand EI) and ESL . The State of Michigan consistently ranks Hope’steacher education program as one of the top-tier teacher education programs in Michigan. The Hope College Education Department hasfull national accreditation.

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Open

Candidates with a Ph.D., Ed.D., or Master’s degree will be considered for this position. General qualifications include avalid teaching certificate; a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative activity; experience with and a commitment to diversity in education; knowledge and skills in assessment;application of technology for teaching, learning, and assessment;and effective interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in special education curriculum and demonstrated teaching experience with students with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspectsof Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded inrobust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence . Aspart of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how theywill engage with and support the College’s holistic mission,particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, theliberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors.

More guidelines forHope College candidates’ responses to the mission statement are available at hope.edu/jobs .

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as acomputers, printers, copy machines;
Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/work spaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

"All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check.

Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review."