Job Description: The Department of Education is home to numerous faculty and staff members dedicated to providing students with engaging and meaningful classes for future educators. We offer three programs leading to a Bachelor of Science in Education, three programs leading to a Master of Science in Education and three programs leading to an Advanced Certificate. Rewards & Benefits Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions; Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid; A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will: * Teach courses in Special Education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, with involvement in field placements; * Maintain an active scholarly agenda, including regular conference presentations and publications; * 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 * Earned Doctorate in Special Education (Ph.D. or Ed.D. completion by August 2025) from an accredited institution; * Three or more years teaching experience in Special Education settings at the PK-12 levels; * Existing research agenda and evidence of potential for active scholarship; * 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 * 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. Additional Information: This is a full-time, term appointed, UUP represented, tenure track position beginning Fall 2025 with an annual salary of $51,000-$55,000, commensurate with experience. Visa sponsorship is available for this position. Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants. An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination. Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic. The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence. SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG. Application Instructions: Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by May 19, 2025 will be given full consideration. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application. * Cover Letter * Resume/CV * Statement of Teaching Philosophy Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents. Please see the FAQ for using the online application system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website. URL: www.fredonia.edu/education