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William Paterson University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track, 10-month position of Assistant Professor of Special Education / Teacher of Students with Disabilities  in the College of Education, Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies. Position starts January 2026.

The Department of Special Education, Professional Counseling and Disability Studies offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates across various disciplines. The Special Education program offers certificates and degrees for educators to enhance their careers with endorsements related to the provision of special education for students with identified disabilities. This Assistant Professor will predominantly teach undergraduate and graduate level courses leading to the endorsement for the New Jersey Teacher of Students with Disabilities (TSD).  

The position includes a 24-credit annual teaching load. Undergraduate TSD courses are taught in in-person, hybrid, and online formats in 15-week sessions. Graduate TSD courses are taught in an asynchronous online format in 7-week sessions. This faculty member may also teach courses in the department’s Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant (LDTC) certificate and master’s degree programs, which run in online and hybrid formats in 15-week sessions. 

Annual reappointment during the pre-tenure period, promotion, and tenure are determined by university and department standards for effectiveness and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

College Overview

Join a distinguished faculty where excellence is reflected in our mission and vision. We welcome diversity and are deeply committed to supporting and nurturing inclusive leaders.  Our programs and coursework focus on methods to foster collaborative and ethical leadership skills, and an understanding of cultural competency to pursue issues of social justice, equity, and fairness. 

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

Teaching

• Teach 24 credits annually of undergraduate and graduate courses in in-person, hybrid, and online formats.
• Provide students with consistent and effective advisement, support and guidance in their academic endeavors.

Service

• Coordinate program and work with department faculty on course updates to align with New Jersey Department of Education and professional accreditation guidelines. 
• Attend department and college meetings and participate in activities and events of the department, college, and university designed for student recruitment, retention and graduation.
• Contribute to assurance of learning assessment and accreditation activities as well as curriculum and program development.
• Serve on department, College of Education, and University committees and councils. 

Scholarship

• Participate in ongoing professional development and academic engagement in one's field and discipline;
• Disseminate findings via scholarly publication and presentation/grant activities.

Qualifications

Required 

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or related field ; ABD considered; terminal degree must be completed before consideration for renewal for the second year (March).
• Standard certification as a NJ Teacher of Students with Disabilities/ Teacher of the Handicapped (or eligible for standard NJ certification).
• Experience in the special education classroom as the lead teacher.
• Experience in teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses on a variety of special education topics. 
• Demonstrated ongoing research agenda on special education topics.

Preferred 

• Experience in NJ public schools.
• Experience in supervision of novice educators. 
• Experience with asynchronous online and hybrid teaching and learning formats.
• Experience as a leader, mentor, and/or professional development provider on a variety of special education topics.
• Publications on key special education topics. 

Personal attributes and traits

• Demonstrated commitment to supporting student success.
• Collaborative, engaged, and positive team member.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence both in practice and in the assessment of self and others.

AFT Salary Grade 24 - $73,899.90 - $118,221.25

This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health  and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit: https://www.wpunj.edu/human-resources/total-rewards/

Invitation to apply

Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV.

Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv.

General questions related to this application process, please contact humanresources@wpunj.edu . Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department.

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EEO Statement

William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion, national origin or citizenship, military service status, or any other category protected by law. William Paterson University does not discriminate on the basis of any category stated above or as prohibited by applicable law. Individuals from historically underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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