Assistant Professor of K-12 Special Education

October 11, 2024

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse


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Position Information

Recruitment Number 5476
Working Title Assistant Professor of K-12 Special Education
Classification Title ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Proposed Salary to be Offered Competitive
Appointment Percentage (Budget) 100
Position Summary The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Department of Educational Studies seeks to hire an Assistant Professor with expertise in K-12 special education for a full-time tenure-track position, to begin January 17, 2023, or August 30, 2023, pending the successful candidate’s availability. The successful candidate will be a member of a diverse department that serves early childhood education, elementary/middle education, special education (K-12), and teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL, K-12) programs. Currently, the department prepares candidates for a K-12 cross-categorical special education licensure via a blended dual certification major with Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9).
We seek an educator and scholar who actively connects theory and practice in the classroom and advances the field of teacher education through a focus on innovative, student-centered, and research supported special education practices. Individuals should be knowledgeable of effective inclusive practices to support students’ growth across content areas. Preference will be given to applicants with (a) evidence of ongoing assessment and instructional design experiences within the areas of numeracy and literacy with diverse learners in inclusive settings across various developmental levels, (b) middle-level (grades 6-8) expertise, and © evidence of successful university-level teaching, supervision, and/or educational leadership. Candidates should present evidence of a research agenda related to special education or related fields. The ideal candidate is an exemplary educator who brings a demonstrated passion for pursuing educational equity and social justice to their work as a teacher educator. UWL’s School of Education is committed to preparing globally responsive teachers who are grounded in a strong academic curriculum that is linked to world events, geography, world cultures, and diverse perspectives.
Instructional responsibilities include teaching advanced special education coursework to teacher candidates seeking a dual teacher license (K-9 general education and K-12 special education), and supervising teacher candidates in the field and/or student teaching experiences. Courses taught will include, but are not limited to Collaborative Partnerships and Transitions for Students with Disabilities, Advanced Literacy and Math Practices for K-12 Students with Persistent Academic Challenges, and Special Education Assessments.
Position Type Faculty/Instructional
Pay Basis C-Basis
FLSA Exempt
Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)? Yes
Required Qualifications Candidates who are at or near completion of a doctorate degree by August 2023 will be considered. Candidates must have an earned doctorate by May 2024. The review of applications will begin on October 3, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications:

  • Earned doctorate from an accredited university in Special Education (or closely related field); ABD will be considered. The degree must be earned by the personnel review held in the spring of the first year.
  • Minimum 3 years of K-12 teaching as the teacher of record, with at least 1 year in US K-12 schools
  • Evidence of an emerging research agenda related to special education
  • Evidence of integrating social justice, educational equity, multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion into teaching, research, and/or service
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

  • At least 3 years of teaching/administrative/pupil services experience in US K-12 schools
  • Reading specialist license or doctoral preparation with a literacy emphasis
  • Evidence of ongoing assessment and instructional design experiences within the areas of numeracy and literacy with diverse learners in inclusive settings across various developmental levels
  • Middle-level expertise
  • Experience with co-teaching/collaboration
  • Evidence of successful university-level teaching in teacher education courses
  • Experience with supervision of pre-service teachers in inclusive educational settings
Physical Demands Reasonable Accommodations
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All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 608.785.8013.
Working conditions and environment
  • Classroom setting.
  • High contact with students and or other campus stakeholders.
Miscellaneous Information Information about your benefits
Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.
Highlights include:

  • excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
  • paid holidays and sick days.
  • sick leave may be converted at retirement to pay for health insurance post-work at UWL.
  • after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
  • benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Learn more at: https://www.uwlax.edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/benefits-info/2022-quick-guide-faasli.pdf

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.
Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.
For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest.
With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.
UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan .
The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse .
Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/
AA/EO Statement
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. We strongly encourage women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans to apply. UWL, in compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status.
DEI Statement
UW-La Crosse’s diversity and inclusion efforts are guided by our adherence to Inclusive Excellence. We define Inclusive Excellence as “… our active, intentional and ongoing commitment to bridge differences with understanding and respect so all can thrive.” The goals of Inclusive Excellence are to increase the retention of diverse faculty, staff and students while encouraging a campus climate that is inviting and welcoming to all. UW-La Crosse strives to promote acceptance of all facets of diversity from racial/ethnic diversity to diversity of thought and experience. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.
Redbook Position No
SOE Affiliation Yes
Division/College School of Education, Professional and Continuing Education
Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit The Department of Educational Studies (DES), housed in the School of Education, is committed to advancing teaching and learning while preparing teacher leaders for a global society. DES strives to prepare teachers who ground curriculum in the lives of students; embrace multicultural perspectives and uphold inclusive teaching practices; value academically rigorous curricula, and demonstrate culturally sensitive dispositions. DES offers teacher education majors in Early Childhood Education (birth-grade 3), Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9), Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Special Education (grades K-12), Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & TESOL (grades K-12), Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & French Education (grades K-12) and Elementary/Middle Education (grades K-9) & Spanish Education (grades K-12). The dual certification majors with French or Spanish are offered in collaboration with the Global Cultures & Languages Department in the College of Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities.
The School of Education focuses its programming on ensuring that all teacher candidates demonstrate knowledge, skills, and dispositions consistent with exemplary professional practice. Through partnerships with our regional school districts and outstanding veteran educators, the School of Education provides teacher candidates with high-quality experiences in schools as a means to advance the teaching profession. Finally, the School of Education and the University of Wisconsin- La Crosse are committed to inclusive excellence, and value diversity in both its faculty and student populations.
UW-La Crosse’s School of Education is committed to principles of equity, inclusion, and social justice. We seek to advance UW-La Crosse’s strategic planning goal, “Achieving Excellence through Diversity and Equity” by increasing the retention of diverse students, faculty, and staff; teaching with identity inclusive and responsive pedagogies; and ensuring that everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual identity, citizenship, first language, religion, ability and other identities—is included and welcomed on campus.

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