Assistant Professor of Special Education - College of Education and Community Innovation

About the role

The Special Education program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) is seeking two tenure-track faculty members at the assistant professor level to join the department of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education and Community Innovation. Both positions start in August 2027 and require in-person responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the area of special education with emphasis on inclusive practices, academic content strategies, and specially designed instruction
• Supervise teacher candidates completing clinical experiences in K-12 classrooms
• Advise students in undergraduate and graduate special education programs
• Assist with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of undergraduate and graduate courses and curricula
• Develop a research agenda and record of publications and presentations related to the discipline
• Provide service to the department, college, university, profession, and/or community

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to teach courses related to students with disabilities
• A record of successful teaching at the K-12 level with students with disabilities
• Demonstrated potential for teaching at the university level
• A record of, or potential for, scholarship

Qualifications

• Earned a Doctorate, or ABD with expected completion by August 2027, in Special Education or a closely related field
• Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching in K-12 classroom setting
• Valid teaching certification/credentials (current or lapsed)
• Specialized knowledge and experience working with students with specific learning disabilities (SLD), dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, high-incidence disabilities, or mild/moderate support needs
• Familiarity with high-leverage practices for students with disabilities, curricular access, structured literacy approaches, and/or Michigan's new science of reading requirements for K-5 instruction
• Experience with program leadership
• Experience with using various modalities of instruction, including face-to-face, online synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and other distance learning technologies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to support continuous program improvement, including curriculum development, program evaluation, and alignment of coursework and clinical experiences

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized knowledge and experience working with students with specific learning disabilities (SLD), dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities, high-incidence disabilities, or mild/moderate support needs
• Familiarity with high-leverage practices for students with disabilities, curricular access, structured literacy approaches, and/or Michigan's new science of reading requirements for K-5 instruction
• Experience with program leadership
• Experience with using various modalities of instruction, including face-to-face, online synchronous, asynchronous, hybrid, and other distance learning technologies
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues to support continuous program improvement, including curriculum development, program evaluation, and alignment of coursework and clinical experiences

Benefits

$66,000 - $68,000, commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources, and tuition waiver effective on date of hire.

Pay

$66,000 - $68,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Typical office environment. Some travel may be required.

How to Apply

To apply, visit jobs.gvsu.edu and select “Apply now.” Complete your application with a cover letter addressing your areas of expertise, especially as it relates to the required and preferred qualifications posted above, a curriculum vitae, names and contact information of three professional references, and graduate transcripts (unofficial acceptable for application; official transcripts required prior to on-campus interview).

Contact Information

If you have questions about the position or the posting, please contact search chair Julia Snider at snidejul@gvsu.edu. For technical assistance, contact Human Resources at hro@gvus.edu.

Application Deadline

Consideration of applications will begin immediately with preference given to applications received by November 30, 2026. The posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.