Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track

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.

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 :

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate courses in elementary and secondary education, exceptional learners, and other teacher certification and prerequisite general education courses as needed, and to supervise teacher candidates in their clinical and student teaching experiences. Candidates will also be expected to engage in scholarly research / creative activities, advise students, participate in department committees, and continue their professional development.

To apply :

Applications should upload a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact details for three references to JazzHR at :   Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track - Eastern CT State University - Career Page . Letter of interest should be addressed to Chair, Search Committee for the Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track. Applications submitted by September 30, 2025, will receive highest consideration.

Compensation and Employee Benefits :

The Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track is compensated at the Assistant Professor salary level in accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (CSU-AAUP).

For more information, please visit  Bargaining Agreements / Pay Plans - Eastern .

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include : paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information, please visit  Human Resources - Eastern .

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies : LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at : 860-465-5112 or via email at :   colemanla@easternct.edu .