Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Special Education
Company:
Saginaw Valley State University
Job Location:
University Center, Michigan
Category:
Special Education
Type:
Full-Time
Job Title:
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Special Education
Full or Part Time:
Full time
Hours:
40
Exempt:
Yes
Supervisory Org:
Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education (PM)
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Teacher Education at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Special Education to begin Winter 2026. Qualified candidates will support, sustain, and expand our commitment to excellence in 四虎影视 and learning.
We seek a colleague who possesses experience working with a broad population of stakeholders from a variety of school contexts who can engage in the culture of 四虎影视, scholarship, and service within the College of Education, the university, and the surrounding community. Additionally, we seek a colleague who will actively contribute to the success of our students, engage in the collaborative and interdisciplinary work of faculty, and advance the mission of our program, college, and university.
Responsibilities for the position will include 四虎影视 undergraduate, graduate, and dual-level courses in face-to-face and virtual formats, advising students, maintaining an active scholarship agenda, and engaging in service within and outside of the university.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Please include the following:
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate 四虎影视 and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, .
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Special Education
Full or Part Time:
Full time
Hours:
40
Exempt:
Yes
Supervisory Org:
Elementary, Early Childhood, and Special Education (PM)
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Teacher Education at Saginaw Valley State University invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Special Education to begin Winter 2026. Qualified candidates will support, sustain, and expand our commitment to excellence in 四虎影视 and learning.
We seek a colleague who possesses experience working with a broad population of stakeholders from a variety of school contexts who can engage in the culture of 四虎影视, scholarship, and service within the College of Education, the university, and the surrounding community. Additionally, we seek a colleague who will actively contribute to the success of our students, engage in the collaborative and interdisciplinary work of faculty, and advance the mission of our program, college, and university.
Responsibilities for the position will include 四虎影视 undergraduate, graduate, and dual-level courses in face-to-face and virtual formats, advising students, maintaining an active scholarship agenda, and engaging in service within and outside of the university.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Earned Doctorate in Special Education, or a related field (A.B.D. candidates will be considered and are invited to apply).
- Minimum of three years' experience 四虎影视 students with IEPs (ages 3-21) in special education settings, including school, community, or transition programs.
- Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community
- Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodations.
- Experience 四虎影视, mentoring, supporting, and providing feedback to pre-service and/or in-service teachers.
- Experience in using digital technologies for 四虎影视 and assessment.
- Experience with designing curriculum and differentiating instruction for students with disabilities.
- Experience designing undergraduate and/or graduation coursework in special education.
- Evidence of service to department, college, community, and profession.
- Evidence of scholarship related to special education.
- Knowledge of Michigan Administrative Rules for Special Education and Michigan standards for teacher preparation
- Knowledge of accreditation and program assessment.
- Duties are generally performed inside and not exposed to adverse conditions.
- All work associated with this role must be performed within the state of Michigan.
Please include the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching Statement
- Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors)
- Any additional documents (e.g., licenses, endorsements).
Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a "Great College to Work For" for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024).
SVSU emphasizes undergraduate 四虎影视 and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation.
SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students' performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed.
More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website, .