Assistant Professor - Special Education

The Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs in the College of Education at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in special education. This position offers the successful candidate an opportunity for providing programmatic leadership and innovative collaboration with award-winning colleagues and students in a Research I university.

The Department offers an M.S. and an Ed.D. in Special Education along with various special education endorsements. The Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs is one of three departments in the College of Education which is dedicated to "Preparing educators to be knowledgeable, ethical, caring decision makers." For information about the Department of Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs, in which these programs are located, see https://coe.ksu.edu/academics/departments/special-education-counseling-student-affairs/index.htm.

The position involves teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education. The courses use various modalities, including in-person, online, and blended. Other responsibilities include advising graduate students, engaging in research and creative endeavors, seeking external funding, providing service, participating in governance, and being involved with professional special education organizations at the state and national levels.

Whether it's through research, innovative programming, inspiring future teachers or encouraging people to become teachers, K-State's College of Education is the largest teacher preparation program in Kansas - for good reason. We have responded to the changing needs of education by developing new programs and offering innovative degrees online that provide access to all. Outstanding faculty, small class sizes, personalized advising, and state and national accredited programs support our excellence.

This position is on-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Earned doctorate in special education or a closely related field prior to starting the position. ABD will be considered.
* Expertise in high incidence (mild/moderate) special education.
* Professional experience in special education.
* Potential for excellence in instruction and advising both on-campus and online.
* Potential for scholarly activity that results in professional publications and presentations.
* Ability to implement and integrate instructional technology in a learning management system.
* Successful experience working with and supporting K-12 students with disabilities.
* Ability and commitment to work collaboratively in group settings.
* Membership and involvement in professional special education organizations.

The degree requirement is necessary for accreditation purposes and to ensure candidates possess the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities that can only be attained through a formal educational program at this level.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Expertise in low incidence (moderate/severe) special education.
* Record of excellence in instruction and advising, both on-campus and online.
* Record of scholarly activity resulting in professional publications and presentations in special education.
* Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, accreditation and assessment of student learning.
* Record of leadership in professional special education organizations.
* Evidence of external funding or strong potential to secure research support.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Please submit the following documents

1. A cover letter describing how your educational background and professional experience meet the required and/or preferred qualifications for the position.
2. Your curriculum vitae.
3. Teaching Philosophy (limited to one page).
4. Transcripts showing your highest degree earned (unofficial transcripts may be submitted; official transcripts are required prior to an offer).
5. Names and contact information for three references

For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Barbara Mitchell, Search Committee Chair, at barbara70@ksu.edu.

Applications close on: February 1, 2026

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.