Assistant/Associate Professor - Special Education

Trustees of the Hamline University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition waiver

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hamline University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Education in Special Education. The ideal candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, develop licensure-based coursework, and advance partnerships with PK–12 schools within the School of Education & Leadership.

The role emphasizes culturally responsive practices, data-based decision-making, and eligible for program development across licensure and accreditation, with opportunities

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education required.
• License in Special Education.
• Minimum of five years PK–12 special education teaching experience.
• Experience with data-based decision-making and evidence-based practices.
• Experience developing licensure coursework and working with diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Teach 24 credits per year at undergraduate and graduate levels, primarily in special education.
• Develop and revise licensure-based coursework.
• Design instruction grounded in evidence-based practices and data-based decision-making.
• Teach in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Supervise teacher candidates in clinical/student teaching placements.
• Advise/mentor students and participate in program development and PK–12 partnerships.
• Engage in accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to university committees and outreach activities.

Skills

Special Education

Data-based decision-making

Collaboration

Instructional technology

Online/hybrid instruction

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education

Tools

Instructional technology tools

Job description

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. The School of Education & Leadership at Hamline University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Education. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in special education, skilled in instructional technology, familiar with Minnesota teacher preparation standards, and committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practices. This position will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and contribute to program development, licensure expansion, and partnerships with PK–12 schools. This role also supports alignment of curricular and clinical experiences and collaborates with faculty and staff across the Hamline School of Education and Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Teach 24 credits per year, at the graduate and undergraduate level, primarily in special education
• Develop and revise licensure-based coursework
• Design instruction grounded in evidence-based practices, including behavior intervention and data-based decision-making
• Teach in multiple formats (in-person, hybrid, online)
• Supervise teacher candidates in clinical and student teaching placements
• Advise/mentor students throughout their program

Program Development & Unit Support

• Contribute to the development of special education licensure areas
• Support dual-licensure pathways and PK–12 partnerships
• Participate in accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement
• Engage in program data collection, analysis, and reporting

Partnerships, Service, and Recruitment

• Build partnerships with PK–12 schools and community organizations
• Support clinical placements and candidate mentoring
• Serve on departmental and university committees
• Participate in unit meetings, training, and recruitment activities

Scholarship

• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional practice
• Engage in program evaluation, applied research, and/or grant activities

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education
• License in Special Education (ABS, ASD, EBD, DCD, OHD, SLD or Developmental Disabilities)
• Minimum of five (5) years of PK–12 special education teaching experience (teacher of record)
• Expertise in evidence-based practices and behavior intervention
• Experience with data-based decision-making
• Experience developing and teaching licensure-based coursework
• Experience working with diverse learners in culturally and linguistically responsive settings
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years PK–12 special education teaching experience (teacher of record)
• Experience supporting students with a range of learning needs
• Experience with behavioral intervention frameworks
• Familiarity with applied or practice-based research
• Experience in teacher preparation or higher education
• Experience with program development, licensure, or accreditation
• Experience with online/hybrid instruction and instructional technologies
• Evidence of scholarship or potential for funded research
• Experience teaching AI literacy and incorporating AI tools into the classroom

Please include:

• Cover letter describing your interest in Hamline and the Special Education program
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching practices and philosophy
• Statement of research or scholarly interests
• Unofficial transcripts of graduate work
• Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted, at least one of which should address their teaching experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $68,000.00 Full-Time

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity 403(b) Paid Time off, including paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off Employee assistance program Flexible spending account (FSA) Health savings account (HSA) Tuition waiver

Applications received by November 16th will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be addressed to either co-chair of the search committee, Suzanne Gikas [e-mail] or Joe Lewis [e-mail]

Since 1854, Hamline has set the standard for excellence in education, and we continue to do so today with the help of driven individuals who are dedicated to Hamline’s tradition of doing all the good we can in all the ways we can. Our community of students, faculty, and staff take seriously the ideals of the university—scholarship, leadership, and fellowship—and work together to enact positive change locally, nationally, and globally.

Join us and see how you can take the lead here at Hamline.