Instructor of Special Education
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Advertising Pay Range: $60,000 annually or higher commensurate with education and experience
Location
Primary Division/College:
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
Primary Unit:
Department of Curriculum & Instruction
Employee Category:
Faculty
Classification Group
Title:
Instructor Faculty
Position Control Number: 7900 01
Contingency Code: 15
FTE: 1.00
Contract Basis:
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract
Start Date:
08/18/2026
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Rank:
Instructor
Extension Type:
Not Applicable
Administrative Appointment Type:
Not applicable
Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):
Position Responsibilities Position SummaryThe Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho seeks applications for an Instructor in Special Education. This is a non‑tenure‑track, academic‑year appointment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate special education courses and collaborate with faculty, students, and K–12 partners. The position requires teaching a minimum of 12 credits per semester (fall & spring), participation in recruitment and departmental activities, and representing the program at professional, university, and community events.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education
- Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement in special education programs
- Support programming to deliver grant-funded projects
- Collaborate with faculty, schools, and community partners to support special education initiatives
- Supervise teacher candidates during student teaching internship
- Participate in departmental meetings, recruitment events, and program outreach
Represent the university in professional and community contexts
This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee’s(Customer rights) FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee’s employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee’s position.
Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff handbook 3900B will not apply.
Teaching & Advising: 85
Scholarship & Creative ActivityScholarship & Creative Activity: 0
Outreach & ExtensionOutreach & Extension: 10
University Service & LeadershipUniversity Service & Leadership: 5
QualificationsMinimum Education /Degree
Required:
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.
- Earned master’s degree in special education or closely related field
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities in the K-16 setting
- Demonstrated experience of research-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with disabilities.
- Experience in interpersonal communication with higher education colleagues and K-12 school personnel.
Fors and differentiated instruction
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting InformationPosting Information
Posting Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Applications received by 02/13/26 will receive first consideration.
Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.
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