Instructor of Special Education

Instructor of Special Education

Posting Number: F001422P
Advertising Pay Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Location: Moscow
Primary Division/College: College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit: Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Employee Category: Faculty
Classification Group Title: Instructor Faculty
Position Control Number: 7900
Suffix: 01
Contingency Code: 15
FTE: 1.00
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
Tenure Tracking: Non-Tenure Track
Rank: Instructor

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

Contingency Description: This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff handbook 3900B will not apply.

Teaching & Advising: 50%
Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0%
Outreach & Extension: 5%
University Service & Leadership: 45%

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

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.

Posting Date: 04/17/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by May 1, 2026 will receive first consideration.