Teaching Assistant Professor Or Teaching Associate Professor

Position: TEACHING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OR TEACHING ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
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. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the "whole you" with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

* Health Insurance

* Free Dental insurance for employees

* Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents

* Paid parental leave

* Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days

* Tuition reduction and tuition assistance

* Dependent tuition waiver

* For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit 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.

For more information

Human Resources

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Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for