Special Education Lecturer

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in Special Education in the College of Education & Human Services. The Lecturer will teach graduate and undergraduate courses with a 4-course load across fall and spring semesters (4-4).

Start date is August 24, 2026, with possible renewal based on performance and department needs. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Special Education or closely related field; ABD considered if degree is conferred by the start date.
• Three years of PK-12th grade U.S. experience teaching students with disabilities; may include up to age 26.
• Evidence of effective collaboration and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the field of Special Education.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Special Education.
• Maintain a 4-course teaching load per academic year (4-4).
• Begin August 24, 2026; Fall preferred, Spring 2027 may be considered.
• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience; initial one-year appointment with possible renewal.
• Design evidence-based programs that integrate coursework with field experiences and community engagement.

Skills

Doctoral degree in Special Education

PK-12 experience

Collaboration skills

Commitment to field

Adaptability

Education

Doctoral degree in Special Education

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the TSE-Special Education Lecturer Hiring Committee. You may contact the Department Chairperson, Dr. Waldron, at [e-mail] with any questions related to this search.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number F-1049

Position Title

College/Unit

College/Unit College of Education & Human Services

Home Department

Home Department Department of Teacher and Special Education

Employee Group

Employee Group Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

Position Type

Position Type 9 month (Academic Year)

Position Classification

Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty

Position Begin Date

Position Begin Date 08/24/2026

Position End Date

Position Summary

The Department of Teacher and Special Education at Central Michigan University invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term faculty position in Special Education. Primary professional responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Special Education. This includes a 4-course teaching load, fall and spring semesters, in the academic year (4-4). This position is effective August 24, 2026. CMU is seeking a candidate who can begin preferably in the Fall 2026 semester; however, a Spring 2027 start may be considered. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is an initial one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on positive performance and department needs.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Special Education or closely related field; ABD considered if degree is conferred by the start date.


• Three years of PK-12th grade U.S. experience teaching students with disabilities; may also include working with students up to the age of 26.


• Evidence of effective collaboration and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated commitment to the field of Special Education.


• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of postsecondary teaching effectiveness.


• Experience with online and/or face-to-face instruction.


• Expertise in one or more areas: (a.) providing academic and behavioral instructional support/accommodations to PK-12th grade students with high-incidence in special education and inclusive educational settings, (b.) content area expertise in special education-reading and mathematics, (c.) knowledge of Michigan Department of Education Standards for Educator Preparation in Special Education, and/or (d.) Council for Exceptional Children’s initial preparation standards and high-leverage practices.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards. You must submit an online application to be considered an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the TSE -Special Education Lecturer Hiring Committee. You may contact the Department Chairperson, Dr. Waldron, at [e-mail] with any questions related to this search.

• Designing evidence‑based, clinically rich programs that integrate coursework with meaningful field and community experiences.


• Cultivating dispositions of reflection, collaboration, and advocacy so graduates can lead and learn within diverse school, family, and community partnerships.


• Promoting educational access, equity, and social responsibility through a commitment to inclusive education, disability awareness, cultural and linguistic competency, and the elimination of barriers for all learners.


• Engaging in scholarship and continuous improvement to respond to evolving educational contexts, policies, and technologies.

Posting Begins

Posting Begins 07/27/2026

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant. Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

EEO Statement

CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight.

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae


• Cover Letter


• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other Document (1)


• Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness

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