"Teaching Assistant Professor or Teaching Associate Professor"

Job Details

Emporia State University invites applications for an assistant teaching professor position in Special Education: High Incidence in The Teachers College, located in Emporia, Kansas.

This is a multi-year contracted position in our CAEP accredited program. The appointment will commence in August 2026.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful applicant will teach a variety of graduate courses in the special education high incidence program.
• Assigned courses may include collaboration and consultation, advanced behavior interventions, assessment in schools, autism evidence-based practices, and/or other courses specific to the area of expertise of the candidate.
• The successful applicant may also supervise pre-service student teachers or in-service practicum students.
• The position will require service to The Teachers College and the university.
• The position will include teaching online courses dependent on the needs of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, or related field
• At least one graduate degree in a special education field
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience in an accredited K - 12 school with at least some experience teaching special education
• Training in research-based approaches to teach courses related to special education curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Current teaching license in special education or previously held a valid special education teaching license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Special Education with an emphasis in high incidence
• Experience teaching education majors at the graduate and undergraduate level
• Experience supervising pre-service or in-service teachers in field experiences

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $54,397 - $69,043 annually
• Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package... here.

APPLY:

Please upload a letter of application, current vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information (address, phone, e-mail address) for three current references here.

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check is required prior to hire.