Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Illinois State University • Normal, IL

76d • $71,400 - $106,700

About The Position

The Department of Special Education invites applications for one open rank tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2026. We are seeking qualified candidates with a specialization in Special Education with Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Expertise. Responsibilities include scholarly research/publishing, effective undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service. The normal teaching load is nine credit hours per semester, and this individual will be expected to teach in the D/HH sequence as well as other special education courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The individual in this position is thus expected to teach 3 courses each semester in the Department of Special Education. This tenure-track position will begin on August 16, 2026, and is a nine-month position with the opportunity for summer teaching. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience. The focus of annual evaluation and promotion in rank will be in the Department of Special Education. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Requirements

• Hold a terminal degree in a field of education (i.e., Special Education) or a related field; exceptional A.B.D. candidates will also be considered with an expected completion of their doctoral degree before August 15, 2026
• Demonstrate expertise in teaching and/or scholarship focused on D/HH education or related topics
• Have evidence of at least three academic years of teaching and/or providing direct services for D/HH students in P-12 education
• Demonstrate proficiency in the English language as mandated by state law

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research and publish findings
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Special Education, particularly in the D/HH sequence
• Provide service to the department and university
• Engage in program enhancement and development

Benefits

• Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
• Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
• Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid benefit time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree