Assistant Professor of Special
About the role
The School of Education seeks two full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professors of Special Education with an anticipated start date of August 2027. The successful candidates will teach undergraduate courses in special education and professional education, engage in research and professional activity, and contribute to university and departmental service. Candidates with experience teaching in rural settings are especially encouraged to apply, in alignment with the School of Education's mission to meet the needs of rural communities.
Responsibilities
- The primary responsibility will be teaching a variety of undergraduate courses, both in person and online, including courses within the special education minor, the introduction to special education course for all education majors, and professional education courses.
- Supervising student teaching and pre-student teaching clinical experiences may also be included.
- The typical teaching load is 12 credits per semester.
- Utilize current best practices in teacher education to support undergraduate student learning in the classroom.
- Mentor and advise undergraduate students including undergraduate student research and scholarly activities.
- Provide leadership for the Special Education Minor.
- Engage in departmental, university, and community service and outreach activities including working with PreK-12 educators.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff colleagues within the School of Education, across campus, and in partner K-12 schools to complete program tasks and goals.
- Engage in research or scholarly activity and continuing education.
- Assess student learning outcomes and engage in feedback-driven course and program improvements.
Requirements
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in special education, curriculum and instruction, counseling, educational leadership, or closely related...
Benefits
The Universities of Wisconsin has anationally top ranked retirement planand acomprehensive benefits package.
Pay
Salary for this position is $60,000-$64,000 per academic Year, Commensurate With Qualifications And Experience.