Assistant Professor, Special Education Program - State University Faculty

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Working Title:

Assistant Professor, Special Education Program•

State University Faculty Institution:

St.

Cloud State University Classification Title:

State University Faculty Bargaining Unit /

Union:

209:

Inter Faculty Organization City:

St.

Cloud FLSA:

Job Exempt Full Time /

Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified•Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$64,963.00•$188,620.00 Job Description The Special Education Program in the Department of Education prepares undergraduate and graduate students for K-12 teaching licenses in special education. The program is approved for licensing by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board. Courses are offered through both campus-based and online delivery (synchronous and asynchronous). This position will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and contribute to the ongoing development of accessible, online and hybrid courses in special education. The position will supervise teacher candidates in public schools; participate in program review, development, and accreditation processes; and advise undergraduate and graduate students.

Salary Range:

$64,963•$188,620/annually Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in special education or closely related field. Minimum of three years licensed, contractual, full-time teaching in K-12 special education for students with emotional or behavioral disorders, intellectual disabilities, and/or autism spectrum disorders. Evidence of specialization related to standardized assessment and evaluation systems to determine eligibility in special education. Evidence of specialization related to teaching multilingual or English learners with special needs. Demonstrated ability to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses effectively. Experience with face-to-face and online course delivery (synchronous and asynchronous) and use of technology in teaching. Demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from minoritized, historically marginalized, and/or culturally diverse groups. Preferred Qualification Experience in formal program review, development, and accreditation processes. Experience preparing pre-service teachers for teacher performance evaluation. Experience in partnering and collaboration with schools and districts. Experience with academic advising, student support, mentorship, and retention initiatives. Experience/membership in state and national organizations associated with teacher education. Demonstrated scholarly activity, such as research studies, professional writing, and/or presentations. Other Requirements Must be able to teach in-person and online courses. Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment. Required Documents to

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Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Non-Probationary (FTNP) Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Varies About The successful candidate will share St. Cloud State's commitment to our mission, and in particular, the value we place in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as outlined in SCSU's It's Time strategic framework. Notably, we uphold the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion and engage in intentional actions to address systemic inequities throughout the university and surrounding environment. DEI values, practices, and strategies are embedded into the fabric of our institution and campus community, and they align with the priorities expressed in the Minnesota State system's Equity 2030 initiative. SCSU expects all of its employees to help advance these practices and to contribute to the development of an anti-racist, inclusive community. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: https://www.ifo.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX Coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Judith Siminoe. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE!

Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250•$1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

08-17-2026

Position End Date:

05-11-2027

Open Date:

04-20-2026

Close Date:

05-21-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Renee Denise Bertram Posting Contact Email:

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