Assistant Professor

Elementary Education/Early Childhood/Special Education

Search 1982 - Posted November 27, 2024

Emporia State University’s Teachers College is seeking applications for one 9-month elementary education unified faculty position. This position will be a tenure track, campus-based assistant professor positions in our CAEP accredited elementary education program.

There is an option to offer this position as 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 and undergraduate courses in elementary education unified or special education. Assigned courses may include survey of exceptionality, collaboration and strategies, differentiation, or special education assessment.
• The successful applicant will also supervise student teaching interns in Professional Development Schools. 
• The position will include teaching face-to-face and/or online courses at the campus in Emporia. 
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• A Doctorate degree in an elementary education, special education, or a related field. 
• Five or more years of teaching experience in K-6 general and/or special education in an accredited school. Must include some teaching experience in special education.
• Training in research-based approaches to teach courses related to elementary/special education curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Current teaching license at K-6 special education level or previously held a valid K-6 special education teaching license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Special Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or related degree
• Experience teaching elementary education or special education at the graduate and undergraduate level
• Experience supervising preservice teachers in field experiences
  

COMPENSATION:

• Salary: $52,894 - $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.