Tenure-Track Professor, Special Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance options

Supplemental benefits for retirement/f

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Western Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Special Education in the Education Department for AY 2027-2028. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in service and scholarly activity, and contribute to CAEP accreditation and field placements.

On-campus responsibilities include office hours, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in university committees.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Education or closely related field.
• Teaching certification in Special Education (#165).
• Preferred: additional teaching certification in Secondary or Elementary Education, TESOL and/or Bilingual and 092.
• Demonstrated experience teaching in an education program; PK-12 teacher/leadership; scholarly publications; online teaching using universal design for instruction.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in education programs.
• Engage in service and scholarly activity including research and grant writing.
• Support Aspiring Educators; collaborate on program evaluation and CAEP accreditation activities; coordinate field placements and student teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly research

Grant writing

Online teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Education

PhD/EdD in Education

Special Education teaching certification

Tools

CAEP accreditation processes

Job description

Western Connecticut State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Special Education in the Education Department for AY 2027-2028. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in service and scholarly activity, and contribute to CAEP accreditation and field placements.

On-campus responsibilities include office hours, collaboration with colleagues, and participation in university committees.