Assistant​/Associate Professor of Special Education

## Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education Nevada State University's Special Education program invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in special education and actively engage in research and professional service. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and effectiveness of the Special Education Program, helping to prepare effective teachers to meet the diverse needs of today’s school districts.
** About the School of Education at Nevada State:
** Nevada State, especially the School of Education, is an exciting place to work. More than 1000 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are currently pursuing licensure programs in elementary, special, & secondary education, and speech-language pathology. An Ed.S. program in School Psychology launched in fall of 2024 and welcomed its second cohort in fall 2025. Over the past decade, the NS School of Education (SOE) has made bold steps to address the need for locally preparing more teachers and speech pathologists.

The first master’s degree on the campus, a MA in Speech-Language Pathology launched four years ago. Teacher Academies have been built in partnership with local high schools. Aligned and enhanced articulation agreements with Nevada’s two-year colleges have been forged. Extensive systems to support the success of SOE undergraduate and graduate students have been implemented. In 2021, the School of Education took another bold step in the early childhood education domain.

Nevada’s first baccalaureate level dual licensure in early childhood/early childhood special education program was launched, followed by the opening of an Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC).  The Program is housed in the Christenson Education Building and is thriving and meeting the needs and closing the gaps in the community.
** About the Special Education Program at Nevada State:
** The Nevada State Special Education program offers two undergraduate degrees, one in Elementary Education with Concentrations in Special Education (Generalist) and English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD) and a second in Special Education with a Concentration in Autism. The Program is focused on training highly qualified practitioners to work in PK-12 schools. Courses are offered in a variety of instructional modalities including in-person, online synchronous and asynchronous, and hybrid as well as offered in the day, late afternoons and evenings to accommodate working professionals.

The curriculum is comprehensive, evidence-based, and aligned with national standards and state licensure requirements. It prepares students to be competent in human development, methods, assessment, intervention, consultation, legal/ethical practice, and cultural responsiveness. The program includes a comprehensive blend of coursework, field experiences, and student teaching. The Program is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

- Assist with the special education program in curriculum development and revisions and program assessment.
* Must hold qualifications that may be equivalent to the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor upon review by the Nevada State University Promotion and Tenure Committee.
* Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Special Education or Closely Related Discipline.  (Candidates who are ABD are eligible and encouraged to apply with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2026).
* A minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a K-12 special education teacher or in related positions working with adults with disabilities.
* Commitment to and/or  Demonstrated record of research, scholarly, and/or creative productivity in the area of special education ( Associate).
* Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor visas for international employees).
* Demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education.
* Experience teaching at the college/university level in face to face, online, and/or hybrid modalities.
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