The Education Department at Cedar Crest College invites applications for a half-time faculty member to teach, mentor, and advise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Special Education. This is a half-time, residential (on-campus) faculty position, with renewable, 12-month annual appointments, residency appointment beginning with the fall 2025 semester. 

The selected candidate’s instructional focus will be Special Education. In addition, the candidate will: 

• Deliver engaging, effective instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and virtual learning environments. The primary instructional focus is Special Education. 

• Develop and maintain effective course curriculum and assessments aligned with program objectives, Pennsylvania Department of Education standards and competencies, and the College’s Mission. 

• Utilize technology effectively to create engaging and interactive face-to-face and online learning experiences. 

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students. 

• Engage in service to the department and college commensurate with a half-time faculty position. 

• Engage in academic research commensurate with a half-time faculty position. 

• Strong knowledge of special education laws, policies, and best practices. 

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five-years experience as a practicing Special Education professional in a K-12 school district or related education agency setting and an earned master’s degree in special education or related education field. A doctoral degree in Special Education or a related education field is preferred. 

Other key qualifications include: 

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and community stakeholders. 

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. 

• Ability to analyze and apply assessment data to improve instruction. 

• Ability to develop and implement instructional strategies for learners. 

• Proficiency in instructional technology and online learning management systems. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

Application Instructions:  

Please submit a letter of interest (cover letter), CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference. 

Faculty Mission Statement on the Cedar Crest College Commitment to Belonging: 

Cedar Crest College is a liberal-arts college, primarily for women, dedicated to the education of the next generation of leaders. The college prepares students for life in a global community by educating the whole student at all stages of life and experience. The college empowers its diverse student body within our women’s college programs and our School for Adult and Graduate Education. 

How would you help us advance the Cedar Crest College mission? 

As part of the application process, Cedar Crest College would like to learn more about your commitment to the College’s mission of supporting students in becoming independent learners and leaders. Please submit a statement (at least 2-3 paragraphs) on past experiences, current efforts and/or future aspirations, and explain through specific examples how these perspectives can contribute to the College’s mission of preparing students for life in a global community.  

Feel free to indicate how your lived experiences have prepared you to be part of a community that values individuality, respect, and inclusivity. Those experiences can include but are not limited to: 

• Your own understanding of the College’s mission 

• Service-based work 

• Teaching/Research based contributions 

• Other competencies or certifications 

About Cedar Crest College:  

Cedar Crest College, founded in 1867, is an independent liberal-arts college for women that emphasizes cross-disciplinary cooperation and excellence in teaching and research. We have been leading the way for over 150 years for women in higher education with a continued commitment to providing access to education for underrepresented populations. Cedar Crest enrolls over 1500 students annually through our traditional undergraduate programs for women and our co-education programs in the School of Adult and Graduate Education. We offer an exceptional benefit package and work-life balance. Our commitment to health and wellness on campus is evidenced by our updated fitness center, our aquatic center focused on healthy lifestyles, and our smoke and tobacco-free campus. The College’s beautiful 84-acre campus, a registered national arboretum, is located in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, conveniently located between Philadelphia and New York City. Cedar Crest College is a part of the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges, a consortium of six colleges and universities.  

Cedar Crest College is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. The College encourages applications from individuals belonging to marginalized groups in higher education, in support of our diverse student community.  

The large majority of Cedar Crest’s students—nearly ninety percent—are women. More than forty percent are students of color and more than forty percent are first-generation college students; they are religiously diverse and diverse in terms of gender and sexuality. Our population also includes students from many different countries, in addition to the U.S.  

We seek to recruit faculty who are prepared to teach our students, to engage their curiosity, and to inspire their persistence.