Instructor of Special Education

Position Summary

The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho seeks applications for an Instructor in Special Education. This is a non-tenure track, academic year appointment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate special education courses, provide instructional and programmatic support for the Vandal QUEST program (post-secondary transition program for students with disabilities), and collaborate with faculty, students, and K–12 partners. The position requires teaching a minimum of 7 credits per semester (fall & spring), participation in recruitment and departmental activities, and representing the program at professional, university, and community events.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement in special education programs
• Support programming to deliver grant-funded projects
• Develop instructional and programmatic activities for students enrolled in the Vandal QUEST program
• Supervise the Vandal QUEST instructional assistant
• Coordinate and supervise practicum and related experiences that connect traditionally enrolled peers with Vandal QUEST students.
• Collaborate with faculty, schools, and community partners to support special education initiatives
• Supervise teacher candidates during student teaching internship
• Participate in departmental meetings, recruitment events, and program outreach
• Represent the university in professional and community contexts

Unit/Department Summary

https://www.uidaho.edu/education-health-human-sciences/academics/curriculum-instruction

Teaching & Advising:

50%

Scholarship & Creative Activity:

0%

Outreach & Extension:

5%

University Service & Leadership:

45%

Required Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree in special education or closely related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities in the K-16 setting
• Experience in research-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with disabilities
• Experience with interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with higher education colleagues and K–12 school personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (EdS, EdD, or PhD) in special education or closely related field
• Endorsement(s) in special education recognized by the State of Idaho or equivalent state licensure
• Expertise in learning disabilities, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and differentiated instruction
• Experience in post-secondary transition programming
• Record of building collaborative partnerships with schools, districts, and community organizations.