Requisition Number: F00517P
Job Description:
The Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Special Education, beginning Fall 2026.
This position is a 9-month, academic-year appointment with the opportunity for summer employment. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering classes in various modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid instruction. This faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level special education courses, as well as other education courses as needed.
Job Duties:
- Assume a full-time teaching load of 12 hours per semester
- Teach undergraduate and graduate-level special education courses, as well as other education courses as needed.
- Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
- Participate in scholarly activities, including publishing, presenting, and/or grant writing
- Render professional service to campus and community
- Interact positively with colleagues, students, and local school personnel
- Supervise students in field experience and student teaching
- Advise masters students on M.Ed. projects
Required Qualifications:
- Earned a doctorate in special education or a closely related field by August 1, 2026
- At least 3 years of Pre-K to post high school special education teaching experience in public or accredited private schools with demonstrated skill in differentiating instruction and managing student behavior.
- Experience teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to model current, best teaching theory and practice
- Knowledge of special education law and implementing IEPs
- Experience in conducting Functional Based Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans
- Knowledge of best practices in instructional planning for students with and without disabilities.
- Evidence of scholarly writing (e.g. research, grant writing)
- Clear research agenda
- Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others
- Field-based supervision experience
- Active in professional organizations (e.g., Council for Exceptional Children)
Background Check? Yes
Benefits Summary:
WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 03/13/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Notes to Applicants:
If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:
- Letter of application
- Academic transcript
- Curriculum Vitae/Resume
- Three references with contact information
Reviews of applications will begin April 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.