Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Special Education

Western-Connecticut-State-University; Germantown (CT); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous travel funds

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Special Education for the 2027-2028 academic year. The position requires on-campus responsibilities, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in service, scholarship, and CAEP accreditation activities, and collaboration with colleagues on program evaluation and field placements.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD or EdD with a concentration in education and a teaching

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD with concentration in education or closely related field.
• Teaching certification in Special Education (#165).
• Two to three years of higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience with program evaluation, CAEP accreditation activities, and field placements.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in education programs (on campus, hybrid, or online).
• Engage in service and scholarly activity including research and grant writing.
• Support Aspiring Educators; contribute to program evaluation and CAEP accreditation efforts.
• Collaborate with colleagues on field placement and student teaching; serve on department and program committees.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Grant writing

CAEP accreditation

Education

PhD or EdD in Education or related field

Job description

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Special Education for the 2027-2028 academic year. The position requires on-campus responsibilities, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, engaging in service, scholarship, and CAEP accreditation activities, and collaboration with colleagues on program evaluation and field placements.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD or EdD with a concentration in education and a teaching