Assistant Professor, School of Education, Special Education

Shawnee State University•Oh 45662, OH

About The Position

Shawnee State University’s School of Education seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education in Portsmouth, Ohio. The position focuses on teaching undergraduate courses in the K–12 Intervention Specialist preparation program and related special education coursework, with graduate-level teaching also expected. Teaching may be face-to-face or online. The successful candidate will supervise teacher candidates in clinical and student-teaching placements; provide proactive, holistic academic advising; support candidate recruitment, retention, and program development; and collaborate with university colleagues, school districts, and regional educational partners. The role also includes scholarship through research, publications, and conference presentations; pursuing appropriate grant and sponsored-program opportunities; and participating in university and professional service. The School of Education values inclusive practices, evidence-based instruction, strong clinical partnerships, and preparing effective candidates to serve students with disabilities in diverse educational settings. Experience with rural education and public-school partnerships is especially welcome. The position is posted until filled, with best consideration given to applications received by November 15, 2026. The anticipated start date will be established when the position is posted.

Requirements

Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or a closely related education field, or current enrollment in a doctoral program with documented completion expected within one year of appointment.
Professional background in special education, including experience teaching or providing specialized services to students with disabilities in PreK–12 educational settings.
Current special education teaching license or eligibility to obtain appropriate Ohio Intervention Specialist licensure.
Knowledge of evidence-based special education practices, inclusive education, individualized education programs, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with students, colleagues, and educational partners.

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate or graduate higher education teaching experience, including adjunct faculty appointments or other college-level instructional roles.
Experience supervising teacher candidates, student teachers, or clinical field placements.
Experience with academic advising, mentoring, recruitment, or retention of university students.
Experience preparing Intervention Specialists or working with educator preparation programs.
Experience teaching or developing online and hybrid courses.
Experience with High-Leverage Practices, specially designed instruction, assessment, behavior intervention, and progress monitoring.
Evidence of scholarly activity, professional presentations, publications, grant work, or potential for an active research agenda.
Experience collaborating with rural school districts and community partners.
Experience with educator preparation accreditation, program assessment, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrated effectiveness using instructional and assistive technology.
Commitment to inclusive practices, evidence-based instruction, strong clinical partnerships, and preparing candidates to serve students with disabilities in diverse educational settings.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate courses in the K–12 Intervention Specialist preparation program and related special education coursework, and teach at the graduate level.
Teach face-to-face and online courses as assigned.
Supervise teacher candidates in clinical and student-teaching placements.
Provide proactive, holistic academic advising.
Support candidate recruitment, retention, and program development.
Collaborate with university faculty and staff, school districts, and regional educational partners.
Contribute to scholarship through research, publications, and conference presentations.
Pursue appropriate grant and sponsored-program opportunities.
Participate in university and professional service.