Instructor of Special Education

Posting Details

Position Information


Posting Number
F001422P


Internal Posting?

Recruitment Title
Instructor of Special Education


Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with Education and Experience


Location
Moscow


Primary Division/College
College of Education, Health & Human Sciences


Primary Unit
Department of Curriculum & Instruction


Employee Category
Faculty


Classification Group Title
Instructor Faculty


Position Control Number
7900


Suffix
01


Contingency Code
15


FTE


1.00

Contract Basis
Academic Year


Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/17/2026


FLSA Status
Exempt


Tenure Tracking
Non-Tenure Track


Rank
Instructor


Extension Type
Not Applicable


Administrative Appointment Type
Not applicable


Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities


Position Summary


The Department of Curriculum & Instruction in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Idaho seeks applications for an Instructor in Special Education. This is a non-tenure track, academic year appointment. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and/or graduate special education courses, provide instructional and programmatic support for the Vandal QUEST program (post-secondary transition program for students with disabilities), and collaborate with faculty, students, and K-12 partners. The position requires teaching a minimum of 7 credits per semester (fall & spring), participation in recruitment and departmental activities, and representing the program at professional, university, and community events.

• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in special education
• Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement in special education programs
• Support programming to deliver grant-funded projects
• Develop instructional and programmatic activities for students enrolled in the Vandal QUEST program
• Supervise the Vandal QUEST instructional assistant
• Coordinate and supervise practicum and related experiences that connect traditionally enrolled peers with Vandal QUEST students.
• Collaborate with faculty, schools, and community partners to support special education initiatives
• Supervise teacher candidates during student teaching internship
• Participate in departmental meetings, recruitment events, and program outreach
• Represent the university in professional and community contexts

Unit/Department Summary

Administrative Summary

Contingency Description


This appointment is contingent on funding and/or work to support the position. Employee acknowledges and agrees that in the event of insufficient funding and/or work, as determined by University in its sole discretion, University may: (1) change this Agreement by adjusting the employee's FTE and annual salary throughout the contract year; or (2) terminate this Agreement and employee's employment prior to the end of the term of appointment, upon 60 days written notice or such lesser amount of notice as the funding or sponsoring agency had to give to the University before decreasing or terminating funding for the employee's position. Employee further acknowledges and agrees that in the event termination for insufficient funding becomes necessary, the notice provisions of Faculty Staff handbook 3900B will not apply.

Teaching & Advising
50%


Scholarship & Creative Activity
0%


Outreach & Extension
5%


University Service & Leadership
45%

Qualifications


Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.


Required Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in special education or closely related field
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience with students with disabilities in the K-16 setting
• Experience in research-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with disabilities
• Experience with interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with higher education colleagues and K-12 school personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (EdS, EdD, or PhD) in special education or closely related field
• Endorsement(s) in special education recognized by the State of Idaho or equivalent state licensure
• Expertise in learning disabilities, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and differentiated instruction
• Experience in post-secondary transition programming
• Record of building collaborative partnerships with schools, districts, and community organizations.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information


Posting Date
04/17/2026


Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicants


Applications received by May 1, 2026 will receive first consideration.

Applicant Resources




Background Check Statement


Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement


The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No