Assistant Professor of Special

University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top retirement plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville seeks two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors of Special Education to begin August 2027. Candidates will teach undergraduate courses in special education and professional education, engage in research, and contribute to university and departmental service.

Experience teaching in rural settings is encouraged to align with the School of Education's mission to serve rural communities, with supervision of student teaching and a 12-credit load per

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. required in related fields.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in special education and professional education, in person and online.
• Supervise student teaching and clinical experiences.
• Teach courses within the special education minor and introduction to special education for education majors; professional education courses.
• Mentor undergraduate students and supervise undergraduate student research and scholarly activities.
• Provide leadership for the Special Education Minor.
• Engage in departmental, university, and community service and outreach with PreK-12 educators.
• Engage in research or scholarly activity and continuous professional development.
• Assess student learning outcomes and contribute to course and program improvements.

Education

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

Job description

Position Title

Position Title:Assistant Professor of Special Education

Job Category & Employment

Job Category:Faculty Employment Type:Regular Job Profile:Assistant Professor

Position Summary

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

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

Responsibilities

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

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

Benefits

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

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Confidentiality

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.

Background Check & Eligibility

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