Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education

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Job Description

Nevada State University's Special Education program invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in special education and actively engage in research and professional service. The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and effectiveness of the Special Education Program, helping to prepare effective teachers to meet the diverse needs of today's school districts.

About the School of Education at Nevada State:

Nevada State, especially the School of Education, is an exciting place to work. More than 1000 undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate students are currently pursuing licensure programs in elementary, special, & secondary education, and speech-language pathology. An Ed.S. program in School Psychology launched in fall of 2024 and welcomed its second cohort in fall 2025. Over the past decade, the NS School of Education (SOE) has made bold steps to address the need for locally preparing more teachers and speech pathologists. The first master's degree on the campus, a MA in Speech-Language Pathology launched four years ago. Teacher Academies have been built in partnership with local high schools. Aligned and enhanced articulation agreements with Nevada's two-year colleges have been forged. Extensive systems to support the success of SOE undergraduate and graduate students have been implemented. In 2021, the School of Education took another bold step in the early childhood education domain. Nevada's first baccalaureate level dual licensure in early childhood/early childhood special education program was launched, followed by the opening of an Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). The Program is housed in the Christenson Education Building and is thriving and meeting the needs and closing the gaps in the community.

About the Special Education Program at Nevada State:

The Nevada State Special Education program offers two undergraduate degrees, one in Elementary Education with Concentrations in Special Education (Generalist) and English Language Acquisition and Development (ELAD) and a second in Special Education with a Concentration in Autism. The Program is focused on training highly qualified practitioners to work in PK-12 schools. Courses are offered in a variety of instructional modalities including in-person, online synchronous and asynchronous, and hybrid as well as offered in the day, late afternoons and evenings to accommodate working professionals. The curriculum is comprehensive, evidence-based, and aligned with national standards and state licensure requirements. It prepares students to be competent in human development, methods, assessment, intervention, consultation, legal/ethical practice, and cultural responsiveness. The program includes a comprehensive blend of coursework, field experiences, and student teaching. The Program is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year with opportunities for teaching in summers.
• Assist with the special education program in curriculum development and revisions and program assessment.
• Assist with the preparation of AAQEP accreditation documentation, processes and activities.
• Assist with recruitment and retention of students.
• Advise and mentor students in academic and professional development situations.
• Engage in service to the school, college, and profession at the local, state and national level.
• Engage in scholarship, including scholarship of teaching, in areas consistent with the discipline.
• Collaborate with others to apply for and secure external funding for program development and growth.
• Demonstrated dedication to working with diverse and first-generation student populations.

Required Qualifications:

• Must hold qualifications that may be equivalent to the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor upon review by the Nevada State University Promotion and Tenure Committee.
• Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in Special Education or Closely Related Discipline. (Candidates who are ABD are eligible and encouraged to apply with the expectation that the Ph.D. will be completed by July 31, 2026).
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a K-12 special education teacher or in related positions working with adults with disabilities.
• Commitment to and/or *Demonstrated record of research, scholarly, and/or creative productivity in the area of special education (*Associate).
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor visas for international employees).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise and/or experience in preparing teachers to work with students with low incidence disabilities and/or autism.
• Demonstrated record of effective teaching in higher education.
• Experience teaching at the college/university level in face to face, online, and/or hybrid modalities.
• Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Evidence of service to the profession, campus, and/or community.

Rank, Salary & Benefits:

9-month. Tenure Track. Budgeted salary for this position is commensurate with experience. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by November 24 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Browse Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned, and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed CV or resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Letter of interest indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy;
• Names and contact information of three references, at least one of whom can speak to your teaching ability (you will be notified before references are contacted).

The search committee may ask for more materials at later stages in the application process.

Throughout your application materials, we encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nevada State University


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