Assistant Professor of Special Education - Western Illinois University

Western-Illinois-University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

State employee benefits

Tuition Waiver programs

Paid time-off

Job summary

Western Illinois University seeks an Assistant Professor of Special Education to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise pre-clinical experiences, and develop online and traditional courses. The role includes active participation in university and college committees and service to the field.

Requirements include a doctoral degree in special education or closely related field with licensure, a U.S.

Qualifications

• Earned doctoral degree in special education (or closely related field) with a teaching license.
• ABD considered if degree completed by Aug 1, 2028.
• Valid U.S. teaching license in Special Education or eligible to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education.
• Supervise students in pre-clinical teaching and internships.
• Develop and teach online and traditional courses.
• Participate in university and college committee work and service.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

MTSS/UDL

Instructional planning

Assessment

Technology in education

Program development

Online instruction

Research planning

Education

Doctoral degree in special education

Teaching license in Special Education

Job description

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 5,000 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 19, 2027

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including: teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in special education; participating in broad based university, college, and school committee work and professional service; supervising students in pre-clinical teaching and internship experiences in various area school settings; and developing and teaching both online and traditional courses.

SALARY & RANK:$68,319 per year. 9-month, full-time, tenure-track appointment.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctoral degree in special education or closely related field with a teaching license in Special Education. ABD will be considered if the degree is completed by August 1, 2028.
• Holds, or is eligible to obtain, a valid U.S. teaching license in Special Education.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in P-12 special education in U.S. schools.
• Evidence of practical knowledge and classroom experience using research-based instructional methodologies for students with disabilities.
• Evidence of successful teaching having led to student growth,development, and achievement.
• Evidence of service and leadership in P-12 teaching experience, educational organizations, or community settings.
• Evidence of collaboration and effective communication with students, families, colleagues, and/or school communities.
• Expertise in assessment, planning for instruction, instructional and assistive technologies, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS).
• Expertise in teaching methodologies for students with low incidence disabilities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• College-level teaching experience in special education teacher preparation courses, both face-to-face and online.
• Demonstrated ability to teach across both undergraduate and graduate-level programs in special education.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, and/or evaluating pre-clinical and clinical student teachers.
• An active research agenda with evidence of successful scholarship or potential for future research.
• Experience with program coordination and planning.
• A proven record of commitment to diverse student populations.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an Affimative Action and Equal Opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

Questions regarding the search may be directed to: James La Prad at [e-mail].

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].