Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Special Education

Northeastern Illinois University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education, beginning August 2027. The Program in Special Education seeks candidates with broad expertise to contribute across undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will teach in the B.A.

SPED, M.A. SPED (LBS I), and M.S. SPED (LBS II) programs, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and contribute to program leadership, assessment, and

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or closely related field by Aug 1, 2027.
• Graduate preparation, scholarship, and/or professional experience in special education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practices for educating students with disabilities in K12 settings.
• K12 teaching experience in special education, preferably as a licensed special education teacher.
• Ability to teach a broad range of undergraduate and/or graduate courses within the Programs in Special Education.
• Commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service within a diverse urban university environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate SPED courses across all modalities and campus locations.
• Maintain an active program of scholarship with peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate candidates through licensure and requirements.
• Participate in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous program improvement.
• Contribute to accreditation, licensure, and program review activities.
• Collaborate with districts, schools, and community partners to strengthen educator preparation.

Skills

Scholarly writing

Student advising

Curriculum development

Leadership collaboration

Education

Ph.D./Ed.D. in Special Education

ABD considered

Graduate preparation in SPED

Job description

Northeastern Illinois University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education, beginning August 2027. The Program in Special Education seeks candidates with broad expertise to contribute across undergraduate and graduate programs. The successful candidate will teach in the B.A.

SPED, M.A. SPED (LBS I), and M.S. SPED (LBS II) programs, advise and mentor students, engage in scholarship, and contribute to program leadership, assessment, and