Assistant Professor of Teacher Education - Special Education

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 teaching 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 teaching, 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 teaching 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 teaching 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience teaching, mentoring, supporting, and providing feedback to pre-service and/or in-service teachers.
• Experience in using digital technologies for teaching 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 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.

The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job.  It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.  The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.

Please include the following:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Teaching Statement
• Unofficial transcripts (above bachelors)
• Any additional documents (e.g., licenses, endorsements).

About SVSU:

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 teaching 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, http://www.svsu.edu.