University Faculty Teacher Education

University Faculty Teacher Education

Requisition Number: F00517P

Job Description:

The Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Special Education, beginning Fall 2026.

This position is a 9-month, academic-year appointment with the opportunity for summer employment. The ideal candidate will have experience delivering classes in various modalities, including face-to-face, online, and hybrid instruction. This faculty member is expected to teach undergraduate and graduate-level special education courses, as well as other education courses as needed.

Job Duties:

Duties:

• Assume a full-time teaching load of 12 hours per semester
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level special education courses, as well as other education courses as needed.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees
• Participate in scholarly activities, including publishing, presenting, and/or grant writing
• Render professional service to campus and community
• Interact positively with colleagues, students, and local school personnel
• Supervise students in field experience and student teaching
• Advise masters students on M.Ed. projects

Required Qualifications:

Required:

• Earned a doctorate in special education or a closely related field by August 1, 2026
• At least 3 years of Pre-K to post high school special education teaching experience in public or accredited private schools with demonstrated skill in differentiating instruction and managing student behavior.
• Experience teaching students with mild/moderate disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred:

• Ability to model current, best teaching theory and practice
• Knowledge of special education law and implementing IEPs
• Experience in conducting Functional Based Assessments and developing Behavior Intervention Plans
• Knowledge of best practices in instructional planning for students with and without disabilities.
• Evidence of scholarly writing (e.g. research, grant writing)
• Clear research agenda
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others
• Field-based supervision experience
• Active in professional organizations (e.g., Council for Exceptional Children)

Background Check? Yes

Benefits Summary:

WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays.

Full/Part Time: Full Time
Open Date: 03/13/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Notes to Applicants:

If you are passionate about what you could offer and accomplish here at WSU, we would love to hear from you. The position comes with a generous benefits package.

To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following documents:

• Letter of application
• Academic transcript
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Three references with contact information

Reviews of applications will begin April 12, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.

Criminal background check required as a condition of employment.

Weber State University is a comprehensive university founded in 1889. The core values of WSU are Access, Community and Learning. The university provides lifelong learning opportunities for a wide variety of learners on the main campus in Ogden, at a campus in neighboring Davis County, through Internet-based WSU Online, and outreach efforts throughout the Intermountain West. Over 28,000 students are enrolled in associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees in business, education, health professions, technology, and the liberal arts and sciences. The university is located 35 miles north of Salt Lake City on the western slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. The area offers extensive cultural, educational, and year-round outdoor recreation experiences. For further information about Weber State University, browse www.weber.eduWSU is committed to excellence in the employment of faculty and staff.

Physical Activity of this position: Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision: Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position: None. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as in typical office or administrative work).

To apply, visit https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/27833

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