Assistant Professor of Special Education: Teaching Students with Disabilities

Position Overview

William Paterson University invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track, 10‑month position of Assistant Professor of Special Education / Teacher of Students with Disabilities in the College of Education, Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies. The position begins January 2026.

• Teach 24 annual teaching credits in undergraduate and graduate courses, delivered in in‑person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Provide consistent advisement, support, and guidance to students in their academic endeavors.
• Coordinate program and course updates with department faculty to align with New Jersey Department of Education and accreditation guidelines.
• Attend department and college meetings and support student recruitment, retention, and graduation activities.
• Participate in assurance of learning assessment and accreditation activities, as well as curriculum and program development.
• Serve on department, College of Education, and university committees and councils.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and academic scholarship; disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and grant activities.

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or a related field (ABD considered).
• Terminal degree must be completed before reappointment for the second year (March).
• Standard certification as a New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities or Teacher of the Handicapped (or eligibility for standard NJ certification).
• Experience as a lead teacher in a special education classroom.
• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate‑level courses on a variety of special education topics.
• Demonstrated ongoing research agenda focused on special education topics.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success; collaborative, engaged, and positive team member.
• Commitment to excellence in practice and self‑assessment.

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

Salary Grade 24: $73,899.90 - $. The 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, citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.