Special Education – Emotional Impairments/ Emotional Behavior Disorders

The Hope College Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track position in Special Education, Emotional Impairments/Emotional/Behavior Disorders, beginning in the fall of 2025. 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. Preference will be given to individuals who have experience working with students with Emotional Impairments as well as students with Learning Disabilities.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in special education, advising teacher candidates, locating and supervising clinical experiences, and fostering positive relationships and partnerships in both area schools and private programs in the Greater Holland and Grand Rapids Communities. Active participation in departmental and college activities is expected.

General qualifications include a valid teaching certificate, a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative activity, experience in and a commitment to diversity in education, knowledge, and skills in assessment, application of technology for instruction, and effective interpersonal and communication skills. The candidate selected for this position will demonstrate expertise and knowledge of special education curriculum and have teaching experience with students with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., or Ed.D., focused teaching expertise in a special education setting, research agenda, and proven program leadership skills to be considered for this position. Preference will be given to individuals with extensive and recent PK-12 special education teaching experiences.

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

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/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.”

Applications are accepted at http://www.hope.edu/jobs
Candidates will upload the following documents as part of the application:

● Cover letter
● Curriculum vitae
● Unofficial Transcripts
● A statement describing how they will engage and support the holistic mission of the College, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors
● Statement describing your teaching philosophy, experience, and interests

In addition, you will enter the names and contact information of three references when you apply.
References will be contacted via email upon your application, providing them with a link to upload a letter of recommendation to your file. Direct questions to Dr. Susan Brondyk, Department Chair
at brondyk@hope.edu. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and continue until the search is completed.