UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position Title: Assistant Professor of Special Education with an emphasis in Behavior
Position Number: F99356
Job Summary/Basic Function:
The School of Special Education at UNC is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Assistant
Professor of Special Education with an emphasis in behavior (BCBA required). The School of Special
Education offers undergraduate and graduate level courses that lead to special education state
licensure. The candidate should be well grounded in the knowledge and pedagogy of special education
principles and practices and applied behavior analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to
maintain scholarly activities, teach courses in the School of Special Education, and engage in school,
college, university and national service. This is a contract renewable position.
Minimum Qualifications:
 An earned doctorate in Special Education or a related field with an emphasis in Behavior (ABD
considered).
 BCBA or BCBA-D status
 2 years minimum experience in serving children with behavior challenges.
Preferred Qualifications:
 Evidence of scholarly production/publications (published, in press, or submitted, and
presentations)
 Demonstrated potential in grant writing and implementation.
 Experience teaching university students in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face models.
 Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students and colleagues with broadly diverse
perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities
Position Description
The successful candidate will be expected to maintain scholarly activities, teach courses in Special
Education and engage in school, college, university and national service.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Requested Start Date: August 2016
Application Materials, Contact, and Application Deadline:
Applicants must complete the online application form at the link below and attach cover letter, CV,
sample of professional writing, three letters of reference, and unofficial transcripts of graduate degrees.
Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. To apply for this
position go the Posting link: https://careers.unco.edu/postings/150
Contact for questions regarding the position may be referred to:
Dr. Tracy Gershwin Mueller
Phone: 970-351-1664
Email: tracy.mueller@unco.edu
Salary and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits may include health, life, and
dental insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement programs. Other
benefits may be available based on position.
Additional Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the
United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. If a degree is
required, original transcripts must be submitted within one (1) month of hire.
Tuition Grants for Dependents:
Dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed as .5 FTE or above are entitled to and
eligible for Dependent Tuition Grants. Dependent Tuition Grants will cover in-state tuition charges and
undergraduate students must register for the College Opportunity Fund to receive the grant. Further
requirements may exist.
Location and Environment:
The University of Northern Colorado is a research-intensive institution enrolling 12,000+ graduate and
undergraduate students. The university, founded in 1889, is located in Greeley, Colorado, which has a
growing population of 95,000 and is situated an hour north of Denver and 55 miles east of the Rocky
Mountains. Further information about UNC and the City of Greeley is available at
http://www.unco.edu.
Additional Information:
This position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of
Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. Federal
regulations require that the University retain all documents submitted by applicants. Materials will not
be returned or copied for applicants.
The University of Northern Colorado is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution that does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual
preference or veteran status. For more information or issues of equity or fairness or claims of
discrimination contact the UNC AA/EEO/Title IX Officer at UNC Human Resource Services, Campus
Box 54, Carter Hall 2002, Greeley, CO 80639, or call 970-351-2718.