Assistant Professor

Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education

Search 1981 - Posted November 26, 2024

Emporia State University’s Teachers College is seeking applications for a 9-month special education faculty position. The position will be a tenure-track assistant professor position in our CAEP accredited special education program.

The position will be based on the main campus in Emporia, KS. There is an option to offer the position as a non-tenure track appointment with teaching and service responsibilities without scholarship responsibilities. The appointment will commence in August 2025. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The successful applicant will teach a variety of graduate courses in the special education high incidence program. Assigned courses may include collaboration and consultation, advanced behavior interventions, assessment in schools, autism evidence-based practices, and/or other courses specific to the area of expertise of the candidate.
• The successful applicant may also supervise pre-service student teachers or in-service practicum students.
• The position will require service to The Teachers College and the university, and scholarship responsibilities. 
• The position will include teaching online courses dependent on the needs of the program. 
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate degree in special education, curriculum and instruction, or related field
• At least one graduate degree in a special education field
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience in an accredited K - 12 school with at least some experience teaching special education
• Training in research-based approaches to teach courses related to special education curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Current teaching license in special education or previously held a valid special education teaching license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Special Education with an emphasis in high incidence
• Experience teaching education majors at the graduate and undergraduate level
• Experience supervising pre-service or in-service teachers in field experiences
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $54,397 - $58,000  annually
• Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

BENEFITS:

Base pay is one component of Emporia State University’s total rewards package. We are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family that include:

• Health Insurance
• Free Dental insurance for employees
• Retirement through the Kansas Board of Regents
• Paid parental leave
• Up to 31 days paid vacation and holiday days
• Tuition reduction and tuition assistance
• Dependent tuition waiver
• For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit here. 

APPLY:

To apply, upload a letter of application, unofficial transcripts, resume, and at least three (3) references here. 

Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.

A background check and official transcripts are required prior to hire.

For more information

Jose Pavon

HR Professional

jpavon@emporia.edu

Emporia State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other factors which cannot be considered by law.