Assistant Professor of Special Education; Tenure Track

Position: Assistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track)
About Us

Dalton State College delivers a transformational education experience in a community serving more than 5,000 students through its two campuses and online programs. A member of the University System of Georgia, we provide access to high-quality bachelor's degrees, associate degrees, and career and teaching certificate programs that are responsive to regional and state needs.

Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta and 30 minutes from Chattanooga, Dalton State is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in northwest Georgia and is surrounded by abundant outdoor recreation opportunities. We attract students from 35 countries and 26 states. Approximately half of our students are first-generation college students. Dalton State is Georgia's first federally-designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); through this designation, we administer a Title V and a Title III HSI STEM Grant program that benefit all students.

Our mission and values undergird our commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all students and to ensuring their success. Dalton State was ranked #1 in the nation for Student Experience in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings and the #2 most recommended institution in the country in 2025. In addition, we are proud to have been recognized in 2024 as one of 75 "Great Colleges to Work For" by Modern Think, along with an Honor Roll distinction.

Job Summary

The School of Education at Dalton State College seeks applications for 10 month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education position beginning on August 1st, 2026. Candidates must be prepared to teach undergraduate-level courses in special education and ASD. Faculty may also be tasked with teaching general education or freshmen experience courses. Faculty workload at Dalton State College consists of the following five components: (1) teaching, (2) student success, (3) research/scholarship/creative activity or academic achievement, (4) professional service to the institution or community, and (5) professional growth.

Priority consideration will be afforded to those applicants who submit a completed application by the end of business day Monday, May 23, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

A complete application must include:

* Resume

* Teaching philosophy

* List of three professional references: please include full name, job title, organization, phone number and email address, a brief description of relationship with reference. Include current and or past employer.

* Transcripts of all college work (undergraduate and graduate). Unofficial transcripts will suffice for initial screening; however, official transcripts will be required upon employment

Minimum Annual Salary: $56,500.00

Benefits Include:

* Healthcare options

* Retirement options:
Teachers Retirement Systems (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP)

* Tuition assistance
* $100 Well-being rewards

* 13 paid holidays

* Paid vacation and sick leave

* Paid parental leave

* Winter break (December holidays)

* USG Benefits

Responsibilities

* The standard teaching load is 12 credits per semester (usually, teaching four courses in the fall and spring semesters)

* Advise students using Banner/Degree Works each semester for the subsequent semesters, assist with graduation applications, mentor students, and assist with career placement

* Actively participate and serve on committees in the college, school, and community

* Other such duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Education

* Faculty may be required to teach day, evening, or online courses/courses outside of SPED discipline

Required Qualifications

* Earned Masters or Specialist in Special Education or related field with a minimum of 18 graduate hours in special education.

* Expertise/experience in one or more areas: (a) knowledge in the field of autism (b) knowledge of general elementary/secondary education

* Three or more years of teaching in a K-12 learning environment

Preferred Qualifications

* Evidence of successful teaching in post-secondary educational settings

* Demonstrated potential of scholarly productivity

* Commitment to collaboration with public schools and colleagues

* Experience working with students similar to the population at DSC

* Earned doctorate

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

* Demonstrated ability to teach in face-to-face, hybrid, and online classrooms

* Willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and use applied learning approaches

* Support the DSC Vision, Mission and Values and support an environment where the diversity of ideas, values and perspectives is welcomed and nurtured.

* All candidates for faculty position should be able to demonstrate the ability to educate and empower the DSC student population successfully.

* Knowledge of and experience with integrating technology in teacher education

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