Instructional Assistant Professor - Special Education - Creating a Pool

Illinois State University; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois State University’s Department of Special Education invites a pool of qualified individuals to teach undergraduate courses in several areas of special education. Positions are non-tenure-track, vary by term, and may be filled for the 2026–2027 year and summer sessions.

Appointments may be part-time or full-time; starting date TBD. Salary is $1,288 per month for a 3-hour course, or $1,417 per month with terminal degree.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a special educator or related field working with individuals with disabilities.
• Professional Educator License and Special Education Endorsement (LBS1, DHH, TVI) or related license.
• Oral proficiency in the English language, as mandated by state law.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in one or more areas of special education.
• Positions are non-tenure-track, part-time or full-time, and may be filled for the 2026–2027 academic year and summer sessions.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

LBS1 endorsement

Oral English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in special education

Job description

Title: Instructional Assistant Professor – Special Education – Creating a Pool

Employee Classification: Instructional Asst Professor

Division Name: Academic Affairs

College/Unit: College of Education

Department: Special Education

Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Department of Special Education invites a pool of qualified persons to teach undergraduate courses in one or more of the following areas: introduction to special education; early childhood/early intervention; education of learners with extensive support needs; transition from school to adulthood in special education; class-wide and individualized behavior supports; assistive technology; and bilingual/ESL special education. Positions are non‑tenure‑track, part‑time or full time, and may be filled throughout the 2026‑2027 academic year and summer sessions.

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$1,288 per month per 3‑hour course or $1,417 per month per 3‑hour course with terminal degree.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience as a special educator or related field working with individuals with disabilities.
• Professional Educator License and Special Education Endorsement (LBS1, DHH, TVI) or related license (e.g., SLP, ECE).
• Oral proficiency in the English language, as mandated by state law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience instructing at the college level.
• Doctorate in Special Education or a closely‑related field.

Work Hours

Varies.

Proposed Starting Date

TBD.

Contact Information

Special Education:
Allison Kroesch
[e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Statement

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Accessibility Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at [phone]. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

Additional Contact (HR)

Human Resources: [phone].