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Education Assistant Professor Special Education

Western Connecticut State University

Job Location:

Danbury, CT - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 81149 - 94674

Posted: 23 October 2026 (20 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 20 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Western Connecticut State University
School of Professional Studies
Education Department
Assistant Professor - Special Education
Tenure Track Academic Year 2027 - 2028

Western Connecticut State Universitys School of Professional Studies is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a tenure-track Assistant Professor - Special Education in the Education in Department.

WCSU is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities veterans and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward fostering diversity equity and inclusion within our campus community.

The School of Professional Studies is comprised of six (6) departments: Education Education Psychology Health Promotion & Exercise Science Justice & Law Administration Nursing and Social Work. Undergraduatedegrees are offered in each of these professional fields as well as Masters degrees in Education Counseling and Applied Behavioral Analysis Homeland Security Nursing and Doctoral degrees in Education and Nursing. The Department of Education is one of the signature departments at WCSU and offers the following degrees in professional fields: a BS in Elementary Education Interdisciplinary Major BS in Secondary Education MAT Secondary Education and MS in Education Options in Literacy and Language Arts or Special Education and an Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership with an option for the #092 track. Programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and NEASC. For more information visit Information on the University can be found at .

Position Summary: This position requires the candidate to be on campus. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses in the education program(s). The successful candidate is also responsible for engagement in appropriate service; engagement in scholarly activity including research and grant writing; support for Aspiring Educators; and collaboration with colleagues to conduct program evaluation CAEP accreditation activities and field placement and student teaching. The candidate will serve on department university and program committees. The education programs on campus hybrid or online; however the candidate must complete office hours on campus and participate in activities on campus.

Minimum qualifications: PhD or EdD with the concentration in education or a closely related field. Holds Teaching certification in Special Education (#165).

Preferred qualifications: Candidate holds additional Teaching certification in any of the following Secondary education Elementary Education TESOL and/or Bilingual and 092. Demonstrated experience teaching in an education program; experience as a PK-12 Teacher and leader; a record of scholarly publications; and experience with online teaching using universal design for instruction. Preference may be shown to candidates with 2-3 years of teaching experience in higher education.

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience.

WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first-generation and under-represented groups. The successful candidate is expected to value and encourage all forms of diversity including neurodiversity.

Salary & Benefits: The hiring salary range is $81149 - $94674 and is commensurate upon candidates experience. Please note: WCSU is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Faculty also have access to generous travel and/or research funds. WCSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including: