"Lecturer - Special Education - College of Education and Professional Studies"

Job Details

Position Title: Lecturer - Special Education - College of Education and Professional Studies

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Lecturer

The Department of Special Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a 9-month renewable instructional academic staff member in the area of special education beginning August 2026. This full-time position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Special Education program, providing service, and/or performing comparable duties to those of teaching faculty members.

The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of special education courses within the Special Education Department. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities, provide academic advising to students, and supervise pre-student teaching and student teaching field experiences. All instructional academic staff at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and hybrid classes, evening and weekend classes, and provide service to the university and the local community in a variety of modalities, including committee work, leading Learning Communities, mentoring students, and providing professional development for colleagues, schools, and community groups. Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to working with non-traditional students are essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate special education courses, collaborating on curricular updates, and coordinating/supervising fieldwork and student teaching experiences. Service responsibilities include committee and professional service relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest and serving as academic advisor/mentor to students. Instructional academic staff at UW-W may be required to teach online and a hybrid format or courses in the evenings or on weekends.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Department: Special Education

Compensation: Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting 9-month salary commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications. UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.

Required Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in special education, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• College-level teaching experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in university training and professional development, and a commitment to following applicable safety rules and regulations

How to Apply:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover letter/letter of interest
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Curriculum Vita
• Names and contact information for three professional references (letters of recommendation may be solicited at a later time)
• Copies of unofficial graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required if offered the position)

To Ensure Consideration: Applications received by March 15th, 2026, are ensured full consideration.