Assistant Professor; Elementary Education & Special Education
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Assistant Professor (Elementary Education & Special Education)
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Type:
Full-Time
Salary: $7,500 per month
Job Type: Faculty
FTE: 1.0
FLSA:
Exempt
Department:
School of Education-SIUC
Job Number: 2600068
Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position in the Special Education program. The position is a continuing, nine‑month tenure‑track appointment to begin August 11, 2026. An additional summer teaching appointment may be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Progress in rank will require demonstrations of productivity in research, publication, teaching, and service.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA‑NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H‑1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H‑1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.
Examples of Duties- Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in special education in one or more of the following areas: ecological assessment, functional curriculum, instructional adaptations and modifications, and/or behavior strategies and interventions across settings.
- Opportunities will also include advanced seminars in a specialty area of the person’s choice.
- Serve on graduate student committees.
- Serve on programs, School of Education and university committees.
- Conduct research led to peer‑reviewed, scholarly publications.
- Seek external funds to sponsor research, training, and service activities.
- Completed doctorate in special education or a closely related discipline. Applicants who have completed all requirements except for the dissertation will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by August 16, 2026. If all requirements for the doctorate are not completed by that date, a term, non‑tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with university policy.
- Professional experience in one or more of the following areas: ecological assessment, functional curriculum, instructional adaptations and modifications across curricular areas, and/or behavior strategies and interventions across instructional and community setting.
- Prior university teaching experience.
- Experience, interest and potential for extramural funding.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran.
The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.
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