Assistant Professor of K-12 Special Education

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Department of Educational Studies invites qualified teacher educators with expertise in K-12 special education to apply for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank, to begin Fall 2022. The successful candidate will be a member of a diverse department that serves early childhood education, elementary/middle education, special education (K-12) and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL, K-12) programs.    We seek an educator and scholar who actively connects theory and practice in the classroom and advances the field of teacher education through a focus on innovative inclusive special education practices. Individuals should be knowledgeable of universal design for learning and be able to demonstrate their use of these and other effective inclusive practices (e.g., self-regulated learning and social and emotional learning). Preference will be given to applicants with ongoing assessment and instructional design experiences at multiple K-12 grade levels and those with evidence of successful university-level teaching and supervision and educational leadership. The ideal candidate is an exemplary educator who brings a demonstrated passion for pursuing educational equity and social justice to their work as a teacher educator. Candidates should present evidence of a research agenda related to special education or related fields. The School of Education is committed to preparing globally responsive teachers who are grounded in a strong academic curriculum that is linked to world events, geography, world cultures, and diverse perspectives.   Teaching responsibilities serve early childhood majors, elementary/middle education majors, and elementary/middle education – special education dual certification majors through courses in Collaborative Partnerships and Transitions for Students with Disabilities, Advanced Literacy and Math Practices for K-12 Students with Persistent Academic Challenges, and Designing Sustainable Inclusive Classrooms, as well as other courses, depending on the expertise of the candidate and the needs of the department.