Assistant Professor of Practice - Special and Inclusive Education

Assistant Professor of Practice - Special and Inclusive Education

Apply for the Assistant Professor of Practice – Special and Inclusive Education position at the University of Northern Iowa, a two‑year term beginning in August 2026.

The Department of Literacy, Early Childhood and Special Education seeks a candidate who will focus on instructional methods for K‑12 students with high support needs. Candidates with expertise in students with moderate to low support needs will also be considered. Every applicant should demonstrate a commitment to supporting every learner through the preparation of preservice and inservice teachers.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and post‑baccalaureate endorsement coursework (assessment, instructional methods, and transition for students with disabilities with high support needs), graduate courses in special and inclusive education, collaborate with local schools, agencies and service providers, provide field‑based supervision, and serve the department, college, university, community, and profession at large.

Earned Master’s degree in special education or a closely related field by the time of employment.

• Experience providing school‑based instructional services to students with disabilities requiring high support needs in various settings with an emphasis on inclusive practices.
• Content‑area expertise (e.g., literacy, math) including the provision of accommodations and differentiated instruction.
• Knowledge of and experience in assessment.
• Emerging record of higher‑education teaching, research, and scholarship focused on special and inclusive education or a closely related field.

• At least three years of teaching experience with students with disabilities.
• At least three years of related school‑based experience with students with high support needs (Iowa Instructional Strategist II: Intellectual Disabilities).
• Knowledge of and experience with co‑teaching, curriculum and assessment design, and assistive technology (including augmentative and alternative communication).
• Experience utilizing culturally relevant pedagogy and/or Disability Studies in Education practices and conceptual frameworks.
• Expertise in transition and college and career readiness.
• Teaching experience at the undergraduate and graduate level in a variety of formats (face‑to‑face, online, blended).
• Publication record in peer‑reviewed journals and evidence of potential to secure external funding (preferred).

All application materials received by January 28, 2026, will receive full consideration. If you are a current University of Northern Iowa employee, please log in to UNI Works and search for “Find Jobs.”

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Pre‑employment background checks are required. Please contact Amy Staples (amy.staples) or Theresa Hirst (theresa.hirst) with any questions about the process.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.