Assistant/Associate Professor - Special Education

Hamline · St paul, United States

Assistant/Associate Professor Of Education

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The School of Education & Leadership at Hamline University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Education. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in special education, skilled in instructional technology, familiar with Minnesota teacher preparation standards, and committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practices.

This position will teach a range of undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and contribute to program development, licensure expansion, and partnerships with PK–12 schools. This role also supports alignment of curricular and clinical experiences and collaborates with faculty and staff across the Hamline School of Education and Leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

Teach 24 credits per year, at the graduate and undergraduate level, primarily in special education

Develop and revise licensure-based coursework

Design instruction grounded in evidence-based practices, including behavior intervention and data-based decision-making

Teach in multiple formats (in-person, hybrid, online)

Supervise teacher candidates in clinical and student teaching placements

Advise/mentor students throughout their program

Program Development & Unit Support

Contribute to the development of special education licensure areas

Support dual-licensure pathways and PK–12 partnerships

Participate in accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement

Engage in program data collection, analysis, and reporting

Partnerships, Service, and Recruitment

Build partnerships with PK–12 schools and community organizations

Support clinical placements and candidate mentoring

Serve on departmental and university committees

Participate in unit meetings, training, and recruitment activities

Scholarship

Maintain an active agenda of scholarship or professional practice

Engage in program evaluation, applied research, and/or grant activities

Required Qualifications

Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education

License in Special Education (ABS, ASD, EBD, DCD, OHD, SLD or Developmental Disabilities)

Minimum of five (5) years of PK–12 special education teaching experience (teacher of record)

Expertise in evidence-based practices and behavior intervention

Experience with data-based decision-making

Experience developing and teaching licensure-based coursework

Experience working with diverse learners in culturally and linguistically responsive settings

Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of seven (7) years PK–12 special education teaching experience (teacher of record)

Experience supporting students with a range of learning needs

Experience with behavioral intervention frameworks

Familiarity with applied or practice-based research

Experience in teacher preparation or higher education

Experience with program development, licensure, or accreditation

Experience with online/hybrid instruction and instructional technologies

Evidence of scholarship or potential for funded research

Experience teaching AI literacy and incorporating AI tools into the classroom

Please include:

Cover letter describing your interest in Hamline and the Special Education program

Curriculum vitae

Statement of teaching practices and philosophy

Statement of research or scholarly interests

Unofficial transcripts of graduate work

Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted, at least one of which should address their teaching experience.

Applications received by November 16th will receive full consideration, and the position will remain open until filled. Questions may be addressed to either co-chair of the search committee, Suzanne Gikas or Joe Lewis.

Compensation and Benefits:

Pay Range: $68,000.00

Full-Time Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• 403(b)
• Paid Time off, including paid holidays and safe and sick leave time off
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Tuition waiver