Assistant Professor (Special Education)
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Job Location:
Topeka, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Assistant Professor (Special Education)
Department: Education
Campus Location:Washburn University
Application Deadline:Application review will begin as applications are received and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants can be assured of full consideration if submitted by March 6 2026.
Position Summary:
Washburn Universitys Department of Education invites applications for an assistant professor to begin August 2026. This is a 9-month tenure track position.
Each selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence at Washburn University including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
About Washburn University:
Washburn University is a teaching-focused student-centered public institution located in the metropolitan setting of Topeka that has earned national recognition for its high-impact programs for first-generation students. Washburn has a student body of over 5500 undergraduate graduate and law students a significant and growing number of whom are first-generation and Pell-Grant eligible. The University has created educational pathways for all students to be successful and achieve their educational goals.
Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a dynamic faculty staff and student body and cultivating a robust learning and working environment and curriculum. We employ more than one thousand faculty and staff on our campuses throughout Topeka and strive to offer competitive wages an excellent benefits program and a supportive culture and a healthy work/life balance. Washburn seeks to create an environment that reflects our core values for creating positive IMPACT: inclusion modernization partnership achievement community and 2024 Washburn was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for according to Great Colleges to Work For program.
Essential Functions:
Fulfill teaching expectations associated with tenure-track appointment. Teach 12 hours per semester (this could include in-person hybrid and/or online according to departmental need(s) or equivalent full workload as outlined in the faculty handbook. (Note: This is an in-person position. The successful candidate will be expected to be present on the Washburn Campus according to the workload outlined in the faculty handbook and as determined by the Education Department and School of Applied Studies guidelines.)
Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate classes and seminars as assigned and as dependent upon department needs which may include graduate and undergraduate special education courses undergraduate core education courses or some combination of classes consistent with the candidates training and interests.
Provide academic advising to students hold on-campus office hours in accordance with department policies attend meetings and fulfill service expectations.
Fulfill service expectations associated with tenure track appointment by engaging in service activities in the department school university and profession.
Fulfill scholarship expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment.
Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or as appropriate.
Required Qualifications:
Doctorate in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction or Related Field (ABD by hire date with doctorate by June 2027 will be considered).
Masters in Special Education OR Special Education license/endorsement.
Minimum of 3 years of teaching experience at the Preschool-12th grade level including one year teaching experience at the elementary level.
Minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in special education supporting students with high incidence disabilities.
Demonstrated dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage all learners.
Official educational transcripts required at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated effective teaching practices for students from varied cultural ethnic linguistic and economic backgrounds.
Demonstrated effective co-teaching in preschool-12 general education classrooms.
Demonstrated ability to teach courses in structured literacy.
Experience teaching Birth-Pre-K students Under Part B Section 619 and/or Part C of IDEA Infant/Toddler Programs.
Experience teaching in hybrid in-person or online environments at a post-secondary institution.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please upload the following items as a pdf to the additional document field via the electronic application: a statement of teaching philosophy and inclusivity a recommendation letter and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as official copies of teaching evaluations) if available.
The cover letter should explain your interest in this position at Washburn University.
Contact information for three current professional references will be collected as part of the application form. This does not replace the letter requested; however it can be the same person.
If you have questions about the position please contact Dr. Cherry Steffen .
Background Check Required
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Data Entry
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Behavior Management
- Data Collection
- Special Education
- Personal Injury Law
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Human Resources
- Tube Feeding
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Washburn University is a premier college in Kansas. With just under 7000 students, Washburn offers college degree programs for undergraduate, graduate and law students.
