Assistant Professor of Special Education: Teaching Students with Disabilities

Position Overview

Assistant Professor of Special Education / Teacher of Students with Disabilities (tenure‑track, 10‑month). Full‑time, starts January 2026, in the College of Education, Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies.

This faculty member will predominantly teach undergraduate and graduate level courses leading to the New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD) endorsement, with a 24‑credit annual teaching load. Undergraduate TSD courses are taught in in‑person, hybrid, and online formats; graduate TSD courses are taught in an asynchronous online format.

• Teach 24 credits annually of undergraduate and graduate courses in in‑person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Provide consistent and effective advisement, support, and guidance to students in their academic endeavors.

• Coordinate program and work with department faculty on course updates to align with New Jersey Department of Education and professional accreditation guidelines.
• Attend department and college meetings and participate in student recruitment, retention, and graduation activities.
• Contribute to assurance of learning assessment, accreditation activities, curriculum and program development.
• Serve on department, College of Education, and University committees and councils.

• Participate in ongoing professional development and academic engagement in one’s field and discipline.
• Disseminate findings via scholarly publication and presentation/grant activities.

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or related field; ABD considered; terminal degree must be completed before renewal for the second year (March).
• Standard certification as a NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities/Teacher of the Handicapped (or eligible for standard NJ certification).
• Experience in the special education classroom as the lead teacher.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate‑level courses on a variety of special education topics.
• Demonstrated ongoing research agenda in special education topics.

• Experience in NJ public schools.
• Experience supervising novice educators.
• Experience with asynchronous online and hybrid teaching and learning formats.
• Experience as a leader, mentor, and/or professional development provider on special education topics.
• Publications on key special education topics.

• Commitment to supporting student success.
• Collaborative, engaged, and positive team member.
• Commitment to excellence in practice and assessment of self and others.

AFT Salary Grade 24 – $73,899.90 – $.

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance and retirement plans.

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law.

Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.