Assistant Professor, Special Education Program

Job Description

The Special Education Program in the Department of Education prepares undergraduate and graduate students for K-12 teaching licenses in special education. The program is approved for licensing by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Courses are offered through both campus-based and online delivery (synchronous and asynchronous).

This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and contribute to the ongoing development of accessible, online and hybrid courses in special education. The position will supervise teacher candidates in public schools; participate in program review, development, and accreditation processes; and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Salary Range:

$64,963 - $188,620/annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in special education or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years licensed, contractual, full-time teaching in K-12 special education for students with emotional or behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Evidence of specialization related to standardized assessment and evaluation systems to determine eligibility in special education.  
• Evidence of specialization related to teaching multilingual or English learners with special needs.
• Demonstrated ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses effectively.
• Experience with face-to-face and online course delivery (synchronous and asynchronous) and use of technology in teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from minoritized, historically marginalized, and/or culturally diverse groups. 

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in formal program review, development, and accreditation processes.
• Experience preparing pre-service teachers for teacher performance evaluation.
• Experience in partnering and collaboration with schools and districts.
• Experience with academic advising, student support, mentorship, and retention initiatives. 
• Experience/membership in state and national organizations         associated with teacher education.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity, such as research studies, professional writing, and/or presentations. 

Other Requirements

Must be able to teach in-person and online courses.

Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Position Information

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Appointment Type: Fixed Term Non-Probationary (FTNP)

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Varies