Lecturer - Special Education - College of Education and Professional Studies

University of Wisconsin Stout • Whitewater, WI

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About The Position

Attention : The Department of Special Education in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a 9-month renewable instructional academic staff member in the area of special education beginning August 2026. This full-time position is responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Special Education program, providing service, and/or performing comparable duties to those of teaching faculty members.

Job Details : The successful candidate will be able to teach a variety of special education courses within the Special Education Department. The candidate will also be expected to participate in service activities, provide academic advising to students, and supervise pre-student teaching and student teaching field experiences. All instructional academic staff at UW-Whitewater may be required to teach online and hybrid classes, evening and weekend classes, and provide service to the university and the local community in a variety of modalities, including committee work, leading Learning Communities, mentoring students, and providing professional development for colleagues, schools, and community groups. Experience working with diverse populations and a commitment to working with non-traditional students are essential for this position.

The Special Education Department is the University of Wisconsin System's 2024 Regents Teaching Excellence Programs Award recipient dedicated to teaching and supporting current and future education professionals. The department offers numerous programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. At the undergraduate level, the department offers a traditional on-campus licensure option, a fully online licensure option, and a minor: Special Education Bachelor Degree Programs Wisconsin | Major . In addition, the department offers four emphasis areas for special education master's degrees (licensure and non-licensure) and eight specialist certificates at the graduate level. All are fully online: MSE in Special Education | UW-Whitewater Online .

The College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is committed to developing professionals who are lifelong learners, creators of knowledge, and leaders of character and integrity. Responding to the changing needs within our global society, our programs prepare professionals to actively engage in an open democratic society inclusive of diverse populations. As a premier center for global learning, the College's focus on depth of knowledge and academic excellence provides our students with the requisites to be leaders dedicated to change in their communities. The College of Education and Professional Studies prepares Wisconsin's largest number of teachers among 33 institutions. More than 2,200 students are enrolled in seven departments: Communication Sciences and Disorders ; Counselor Education ; Curriculum and Instruction ; Educational Foundations ; Kinesiology ; Leadership, Military Science and Aerospace Studies ; and Special Education . Within the College, there are nearly 100 faculty and academic staff members, of which 90% have earned doctorates. In addition to teaching and research obligations, faculty and staff are actively involved in professional and specialty organizations. Many hold regional, state, national, and international offices and serve on professional committees and advisory boards.

Requirements

• A master’s degree in special education, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of K-12 teaching experience.
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in university training and professional development, and a commitment to following applicable safety rules and regulations

Nice To Haves

• College-level teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate special education courses, collaborating on curricular updates, and coordinating/supervising fieldwork and student teaching experiences.
• Service responsibilities include committee and professional service relevant to the candidate’s expertise and interest and serving as academic advisor/mentor to students.
• Instructional academic staff at UW-W may be required to teach online and a hybrid format or courses in the evenings or on weekends.
• Facilitates classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance
• Develops instructional design and curriculum relevant to a course of instruction
• Serves as an initial point of contact for students as it relates to specific course or series content and expectations

Benefits

• UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package.
• To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time