"Assistant Professor of Special Education - IFO"

Job Details

Working Title: Assistant Professor of Special Education - IFO

Institution: Southwest Minnesota State University

Classification Title: State University Faculty

Bargaining Unit / Union: 209: Inter Faculty Organization

City: Marshall

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range: $64,963.00 - $188,620.00

Job Description

The faculty member will teach courses in the Special Education licensure programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses taught in an online format, and will supervise clinical placements. Duties also include student advising, contribution to student growth and development, participation in department and institutional activities, committee assignments, evaluation of student performance, scholarly activities, and service to the University and community. SMSU, in its commitment to meeting the service needs of the region, expects faculty to engage in regional service, education or study as part of their community service responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Special Education or related field or ABD considered
• Previous or current licensure and experience in Special Education.
• Three years teaching experience in a E-12 school in Special Education
• Licensed or licensable to teach in the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge and experience in Web-based instruction.
• Demonstrated commitment or proven strategies for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment; demonstrated ability or proven strategies to teach and work with persons from diverse background.

Preferred Qualification

• Preference is given for additional licensures – multiple special education licensure areas
• Experience with Teacher Performance Assessment
• Faculty experience in teacher preparation
• Experience in supervision of clinical experiences
• Student-centered approach to education and commitment to helping grow the SPED program
• Demonstrated skills in collaboration, consensus building, and achieving mutual goals with colleagues
• An understanding of and appreciation for liberal education

Priority will be given to those who apply by 1/2/2026.

Required Document to submit for consideration: Transcript, Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and Teaching Philosophy

Other Considerations: The successful candidate must be authorized to work in the United States by the first day of employment. The University will not give consideration for H-1B sponsorship. Employment or Visa sponsorship, other than H-1B status, must be pre-approved by the University prior to offer acceptance. This is considered an on-campus position.

Telework (Yes/No): No