Elementary & Special Education Instructor—Teaching

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s School of Education invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor in elementary education with a specialization in special education. The position includes teaching, supervising teacher candidates, advising, and partnering with local schools to connect coursework to classrooms.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in special or elementary education, have at least three years of elementary teaching, and demonstrate commitment to

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in special or elementary education by start date.
• At least three years of elementary or middle school teaching experience.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or guiding pre-service teachers.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate special education methods and elementary education courses.
• Teach graduate-level courses as needed.
• Supervise undergraduate practicum students and student teachers in field placements.
• Develop new courses in areas of expertise as needed.
• Collaborate with local schools and community partners in Elementary Education and/or Special Education.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.

Skills

Teaching

Supervision

Advising

Education

PhD/EdD in special or elementary education

Three+ years elementary/middle school teaching experience

Experience supervising pre-service teachers

Job description

Colorado State University’s School of Education invites applications for a nine-month, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor in elementary education with a specialization in special education. The position includes teaching, supervising teacher candidates, advising, and partnering with local schools to connect coursework to classrooms.

The ideal candidate will hold a doctoral degree in special or elementary education, have at least three years of elementary teaching, and demonstrate commitment to