Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track

School of Education and Professional Studies and Graduate Division Education Department Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track position.

Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City.  Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU).

The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

We invite applications from candidates who have a strong commitment to teaching excellence, creative activity and scholarship, student advisement, university and community service.

ECSU is especially interested in faculty with demonstrated innovation and excellence in teaching in a liberal arts curriculum, and sensitivity to diverse populations and perspectives.

Department :

• Education Position :   Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track Minimum qualifications :    A doctoral degree in special education, curriculum development, or a closely related field; ABD near completion may be considered.
• At least three years successful teaching experience in special education (PreK-12) at the elementary or secondary level.  Preference will be given to a candidate with experience at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Preferred qualifications :

Position Description :

To apply :

Applications submitted by September 30, 2025, will receive highest consideration.     Compensation and Employee Benefits :

Fringe benefits include :

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