Open Rank Professor, Special Education: EI & EBD

Hope College; Holland (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College's Education Department invites applications for an open-rank professor position in Emotional Impairments/Emotional/Behavior Disorders within Special Education. The role includes teaching undergraduate courses, coordinating clinical experiences, and advising teacher candidates.

We seek candidates with a Ph.D./Ed.D./Master's in a related field, a record of teaching excellence, and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Rank and compensation are determined by experience and rank.

Qualifications

• Teaching PK-12 or higher education in special education focusing on emotional impairments/behavioral disorders.
• Strong record of effective teaching and scholarly/creative activity.
• Commitment to diversity, assessment, technology-enabled teaching, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in emotional impairments and related areas.
• Coordinate and supervise clinical experiences for teacher candidates.
• Foster partnerships with local schools and private programs in the Holland/Grand Rapids area.
• Advise teacher candidates and participate in department and college initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

Assessment

Educational technology

Interpersonal communication

Diversity in education

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D./Master's in related field

Job description

Education- Open Rank Professor: Emotional Impairments/ Emotional Behavior Disorders - Special Education

Position Title Education- Open Rank Professor: Emotional Impairments/ Emotional Behavior Disorders - Special Education

The Hope College Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track or non-tenure-track position in Emotional Impairments/Emotional/Behavior Disorders beginning in the fall of 2027. We seek candidates prepared to teach classes focusing on (1) characteristics of students with Emotional Impairments, (2) teaching elementary and secondary students with Emotional Impairments, (3) providing a theoretical foundation of classroom and behavior management and special education mandates, and (4) data-driven Instruction. Teaching experience working with students (PK-12) with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders is required.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in special education related to emotional impairments; coordinating and supervising clinical experiences; fostering positive relationships and partnerships with both area schools and private programs in the Greater Holland and Grand Rapids Community; and advising teacher candidates. Active participation in departmental and college initiatives is expected.

Rank is open and determined by experience in higher education, compensation is determined by rank.

About the Education Department:

The Hope College Education Department consists of a dynamic group of 14 faculty and three support staff. The department offers certification in Elementary (including a minor in Early Childhood Education) and Secondary with endorsements in Special Education (LD and EI) and ESL . The State of Michigan consistently ranks Hope’s teacher education program as one of the top-tier teacher education programs in Michigan. The Hope College Education Department has full national accreditation.

Is this a visiting faculty position?

Is this a visiting faculty position? No

Rank

Rank Open

Qualifications

Candidates with a Ph.D., Ed.D., or Master’s degree will be considered for this position. General qualifications include a valid teaching certificate; a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative activity; experience with and a commitment to diversity in education; knowledge and skills in assessment; application of technology for teaching, learning, and assessment; and effective interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in special education curriculum and demonstrated teaching experience with students with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders.

Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence . As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage with and support the College’s holistic mission, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidates’ responses to the mission statement are available at hope.edu/jobs .

Application instructions: As part of the online application, candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:

• A statement indicating a willingness to commit to and engage with Hope’s mission statement
  
  
• Teaching Statement
  
  
• Research/Scholarly Work Statement
  
  
• In addition, please enter the contact information for three references on the application (including current email addresses). Those references will be supplied a link via email to submit a letter of recommendation.

If interested in applying, please submit the required documents to the Hope College Human Resources Office. You may contact Dr. Deborah Van Duinen, chairperson ([e-mail]), with any questions.

Hope College may at its discretion decide to sponsor immigration petitions for this position.

Physical Demands

This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.

Pre-employment Screenings

“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”

Posting Number

Posting Number 2026-009FR

Job Posting Open Date

Job Posting Open Date 09/07/2026

Job Posting Close Date

Job Posting Close Date 11/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

Is this position available for sponsorship

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