Assistant Professor of Special

Position Title:

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Job Category:

Faculty

Employment Type:

Regular Job Profile:

Assistant Professor

The School of Education seeks two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors of Special Education with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in special education and professional education, engage in research and professional activity, and contribute to university and departmental service. Candidates with experience teaching in rural settings are especially encouraged to apply, in alignment with the School of Education's mission to meet the needs of rural communities.

Salary for this position is $60,000-$64,000 per academic Year, Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.

The primary responsibility will be teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, both in person and online, including courses within the special education minor, the introduction to special education course for all education majors, and professional education courses. Supervising student teaching and pre-student teaching clinical experiences may also be included. The typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester. Additional duties Include:
Utilize current best practices in teacher education to support undergraduate student learning in the classroom. Mentor and advise undergraduate students including undergraduate student research and scholarly activities. Provide leadership for the Special Education Minor. Engage in departmental, university, and community service and outreach activities including working with PreK-12 educators. Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues within the School of Education, across campus, and in partner K-12 schools to complete program tasks and goals.

Engage in research or scholarly activity and continuing education. Assess student learning outcomes and engage in feedback-driven course and program improvements.

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education, curriculum and instruction, counseling, educational leadership, or closely related...

The Universities of Wisconsin has anationally top ranked retirement planand acomprehensive benefits package.

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer.

The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request.

A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire.