ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR

Emporia State University • Emporia, KS

330d • $55,485 - $56,000

About The Position

Emporia State University's Teachers College is seeking applications for one 9-month special education with an emphasis in gifted, talented, and creative education faculty position. This position will be a tenure track, campus-based position in our CAEP-accredited special education program. This tenure track appointment includes teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The appointment will commence in August 2025.

Requirements

• A doctorate in special education, or a related field.
• Five or more years of teaching experience in an accredited school, including experience in special education gifted education.
• Training in research-based approaches to teach courses related to special education curriculum, instruction, and assessment in gifted education.
• Current teaching license at special education gifted level or previously held a valid special education gifted education teaching license.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or bachelor's degree in Special Education Gifted Education or related degree.
• Experience teaching elementary education or special education at the graduate level.
• Experience supervising gifted education teachers in field experiences.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of graduate courses in special education, including characteristics/education/affective needs of gifted students, creative teaching and learning, special education assessment, and/or practicum courses.
• Place and supervise practicum students.
• Teach online courses at the campus in Emporia.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree