Assistant Professor of Special Education

Company Description:

At Roger Williams University, students are prepared to be thinkers and doers ready to
solve challenging problems with innovative solutions. RWU offers 50 majors and robust offerings of graduate and professional programs across
eight schools of study including Rhode Island’s only law school, with campuses on the coast of Bristol and in the heart of Providence, R.I.
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strength of liberal arts and professional studies, providing all students with the depth and breadth of interdisciplinary thinking and
well-rounded knowledge necessary to succeed in our interconnected, global world. RWU is committed to strengthening society through engaged
scholarship so that students graduate with the ability to think critically and apply the practical skills that today’s employers demand.

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Job Description:

The Education
Department in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Education at Roger Williams University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track
Assistant Professor position in Special Education, to begin in Fall 2026.

We seek a dynamic scholar-educator with expertise in
Special Education and Disability and demonstrated experience in Elementary Literacy to join our collaborative education faculty. This
position supports all of our undergraduate education degree programs, the Master of Arts in Special Education (mild/moderate) program, and
represents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of bridging general education and special education preparation at both undergraduate
and graduate levels. The candidate will teach both special education courses and literacy courses.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track
appointment with opportunities for summer teaching and research support.

Requirements:

• Doctorate in
  Special Education
• Expertise in current Elementary Level Literacy instruction and intervention, with particular knowledge of the
  science of reading.
• Experience as a classroom teacher or in an applied professional setting.
• Demonstrated understanding and
  commitment to working with youth from diverse backgrounds with an asset-based orientation.
• Teacher Education experience at the
  undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Expertise in special education law, policy, and current issues in the field
• Commitment
  to professional ethics and standards at the highest levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary
  Special Education license (any state)
• Familiarity with inclusive and structured literacy pedagogies
• Experience/expertise in
  Autism and/or Behavior & Social-Emotional Learning
• Experience conducting Professional Development for pre-service/in-service
  educator
• Experience with clinical supervision
• Experience teaching virtually (synchronous online, asynchronous, and
  hybrid)

At the University’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can
demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the
candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an
affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For
information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and
activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate
in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed
below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and
responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401)
254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

Application
Instructions:

Please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references.

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