Special Education Faculty
Wayne State College

Job Info

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Wayne State College is seeking a Special Education faculty member who is interested in working at an institution that prides itself on its teacher education history. We are a collegial group who believes that physical presence with each other and our students matters. Please apply only if being on campus to work with students, colleagues, and the community is a passion for you.

Educator preparation faculty at Wayne State believe in a just and equitable democratic society that values all of human life. We are dedicated to helping procure and safeguard such a society by providing exemplary field-focused and research-based educator preparation programming predicated on 6 Commitments. We make these commitments to our candidates, PK-12 students and families, schools, and communities. Educator preparation at Wayne State College is intentionally committed to: 1) High-impact instructional support for students; 2) Student-centered learning environments; 3) Data and assessment literacy; 4) Inclusive and responsive pedagogies 5) Content mastery; and, 6) Professionalism.

Through our 6 Commitments, graduates from Wayne State College's educator preparation program are professionals who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, strategies, and attitudes required for promoting student achievement and making positive impacts on student lives and in school communities. For those who resonate with our 6 Commitments, we are excited to work with you.

This position is an On-Campus position.

Require Qualifications:

Education:
Master's Degree in special education is required.

Experience:
Five years teaching experience as a special education teacher in a P-12 environment; experience in effectively using technology to facilitate student learning and to expand student access to knowledge and educational experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Earned doctorate with an emphasis in special education is preferred. Candidates who are ABD are encouraged to apply. Successful teaching experience in an institute of higher education; online teaching; proof of scholarship; leadership experience in a P-12 setting; experience with PBIS and MTSS, willingness to work collaboratively to help improve the lives of children, families, and communities.

Wayne State College serves as a model of success for regional public higher education. Investments in infrastructure and facilities, expanded academic programs and partnerships, a whole-campus approach to recruitment and retention, and a commitment to strategic planning position the College as a strong member of the Nebraska State College System. More than 4,500 students rely on Wayne State for access to graduate and undergraduate degree programs in more than 130 programs of study each year, a role the College has proudly filled since its founding in 1891. Our goals are clear: continually improve retention and graduation rates, provide high-quality academic programs and campus facilities, support workforce and economic development in the region, maintain affordability and access, and manage resources for sustainability. We invite qualified applicants to join us in our important work.

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