Assistant Professor in Special Education

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The School of Education and Human Services in the College of Public Affairs and Education invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in Special Education. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty committed to preparing future educators who embrace inclusive equitable and research-based teaching practices. The appointment begins in Fall 2026.

We seek an engaged scholar-practitioner whose teaching research and service promote high-quality inclusive education for diverse learners. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting students with special needs in early childhood and/or elementary school settings. Preference will be given to applicants with additional expertise in general elementary education or teacher preparation. This is a nine-month academic year appointment with a teaching load of 12 credits per semester.

The School of Education and Human Services (SOEHS) at the University of WisconsinOshkosh is a dynamic academic community dedicated to preparing future educators counselors and human service professionals. Education majors in SOEHS can pursue a wide range of teaching licenses in special education elementary and middle education secondary education and physical education.

OUR LOCATION

The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is located in Oshkosh Wisconsin a medium-sized city of about Fox River flows through Oshkosh and the city is situated on Lake Winnebago (Wisconsins largest lake). Milwaukee Green Bay Madison and Chicago are all within easy driving addition the incredible northern woods of Wisconsin picturesque Door County and the Wisconsin Dells are but a short drive away and there are ample opportunities in the area for hiking biking and numerous other outdoor and water activities.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Providing service to the department college university and professional community

Participating in partnerships with local schools and community organizations that advance equitable educational outcomes

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education early childhood special education and elementary education across in-person hybrid and online modalities

Maintaining an active research scholarship and other scholarly and professional endeavors in special education and/or teacher preparation

Contributing to accreditation assessment and continuous program improvement efforts

Pursuing external research funding and grant opportunities

Collaborating with colleagues to strengthen and integrate inclusive education across programs

Advising supervising and mentoring teacher candidates during clinical and student teaching placements

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School of Education & Human Services

Compensation:

Competitive

Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction or a closely related field (ABD considered with completion by appointment date)

• Demonstrated experience in inclusive and evidence-based practices for students with disabilities

• At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience in special education settings

• Evidence of scholarship/research in special education and/or teacher preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in teacher preparation programs at the college or university level

• Experience with Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education populations

• Experience teaching in general education 4K-9 classrooms

• Record of engagement with collaborations between higher education and PK-12 special education settings

• Evidence of scholarly publications or presentations

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Wisconsins accreditation and assessment processes in educator preparation

How to Apply:

Application review will begin on January 5 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.

To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:

• A cover letter addressing qualifications and fit for the position

• Curriculum vitae

• A one-page statement of teaching philosophy that highlights inclusive and evidence-based practices

• A one-page research statement or sample of scholarly work

*Please use your application material(s) to speak to each of the qualifications for this position as listed above. Be sure to describe your relevant experience and areas of expertise using specific examples from your work and education history.

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