Education - Assistant Professor - Special Education

Western Connecticut State University•Danbury, CT

20h•$81,149 - $94,674•Onsite

About The Position

Western Connecticut State University’s School of Professional Studies is hiring a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education for the 2027–2028 academic year. The position is in the Department of Education and requires the candidate to work on campus. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in education programs; engage in service, scholarly activity, research, and grant writing; support Aspiring Educators; and collaborate with colleagues on program evaluation, CAEP accreditation, field placement, and student teaching. The candidate will serve on department, university, and program committees. Although education programs may be delivered on campus, in hybrid formats, or online, the candidate must hold office hours and participate in activities on campus. The Department of Education offers undergraduate and graduate programs, including elementary and secondary education, literacy and language arts, special education, and instructional leadership. Its programs are accredited by CAEP and NEASC. WCSU encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds and values a commitment to diversity, inclusion, neurodiversity, and improving higher-education access for first-generation and under-represented groups. The hiring salary range is $81,149–$94,674, commensurate with experience. Faculty also have access to travel and/or research funds and a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; WCSU cannot sponsor work visas. Employment is contingent on proof of citizenship or employability under IRCA and successful completion of a background check. Applications must include a letter addressing the applicant’s interest and qualifications, teaching expertise and experience, service or leadership, research interests, and teaching philosophy; a current CV; and contact information for three professional references. Materials must be submitted as PDFs by November 11, 2026; late applications will not be accepted.

Requirements

PhD or EdD with a concentration in education or a closely related field.
Teaching certification in Special Education (#165).
Must be able to work on campus, including holding on-campus office hours and participating in on-campus activities.
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; the university is unable to sponsor work visas.
Submit a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. The letter must address interest and qualifications, teaching expertise and experience, service and/or leadership, research interests, and teaching philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Additional teaching certification in secondary education, elementary education, TESOL and/or bilingual education, or 092.
Demonstrated experience teaching in an education program.
Experience as a PK–12 teacher and leader.
Record of scholarly publications.
Experience with online teaching using universal design for instruction.
Two to three years of higher-education teaching experience is preferred.
Experience working with students from different backgrounds and demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups; valuing and encouraging all forms of diversity, including neurodiversity.

Responsibilities

Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in education programs.
Engage in appropriate service, scholarly activity, research, and grant writing.
Support Aspiring Educators.
Collaborate with colleagues on program evaluation, CAEP accreditation activities, field placement, and student teaching.
Serve on department, university, and program committees.
Hold office hours on campus and participate in on-campus activities.