Position Summary

Job Description:
The Department of Education at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education to teach in our PK–12 teacher preparation programs, beginning August 2027. The Department of Education is a vibrant academic community composed of dedicated full-time and part-time faculty and a robust Field Services Division. All of the faculty are committed to the professional development of the next generation of educators. With its small class sizes and high faculty-student engagement, the department provides a personal, student-centered environment that prioritizes excellence in pedagogy and mentorship.

Our educational model is rooted in a practical, experiential approach where students bridge theory and practice through intensive, hands-on learning. Both the faculty and students benefit from strong, long-standing partnerships with regional school districts in and around York, Pennsylvania. Multiple field placements allow preservice teachers to develop the skills and tools necessary to support students across a wide range of disabilities in diverse PK–12 settings. Furthermore, faculty actively engage in professional development and collaborative scholarship that values innovation within the field of special education.

The Department of Education has a reputation for academic rigor and professional readiness. Our graduates consistently achieve exceptionally-high certification pass rates and near-perfect job placement within the field of education. The program is widely recognized for producing highly effective, skilled educators who are prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s classroom.

We seek an experienced, collaborative, and motivated educator–scholar with deep expertise in Special Education. The successful candidate will join a collegial and forward-thinking department that values applied, field-based learning, meaningful community engagement, and the success of every student.

Outcome:
The selected candidate will successfully engage in teaching and advising as needed at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, participate in sustained college service, and maintain an active research agenda which results in publication and presentation.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education mandated competencies at both the undergraduate and/or graduate level as assigned

Position Summary

Job Description:
The Department of Education at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education to teach in our PK–12 teacher preparation programs, beginning August 2027. The Department of Education is a vibrant academic community composed of dedicated full-time and part-time faculty and a robust Field Services Division. All of the faculty are committed to the professional development of the next generation of educators. With its small class sizes and high faculty-student engagement, the department provides a personal, student-centered environment that prioritizes excellence in pedagogy and mentorship.

Our educational model is rooted in a practical, experiential approach where students bridge theory and practice through intensive, hands-on learning. Both the faculty and students benefit from strong, long-standing partnerships with regional school districts in and around York, Pennsylvania. Multiple field placements allow preservice teachers to develop the skills and tools necessary to support students across a wide range of disabilities in diverse PK–12 settings. Furthermore, faculty actively engage in professional development and collaborative scholarship that values innovation within the field of special education.

The Department of Education has a reputation for academic rigor and professional readiness. Our graduates consistently achieve exceptionally-high certification pass rates and near-perfect job placement within the field of education. The program is widely recognized for producing highly effective, skilled educators who are prepared to navigate the complexities of today’s classroom.

We seek an experienced, collaborative, and motivated educator–scholar with deep expertise in Special Education. The successful candidate will join a collegial and forward-thinking department that values applied, field-based learning, meaningful community engagement, and the success of every student.

Outcome:
The selected candidate will successfully engage in teaching and advising as needed at the undergraduate and/or graduate level, participate in sustained college service, and maintain an active research agenda which results in publication and presentation.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver high-quality instruction aligned with Pennsylvania Department of Education mandated competencies at both the undergraduate and/or graduate level as assigned