Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) - Special Education AUSL/Lake County (25-26) - DePaul University : Job Details

The Special Education and Reading program at DePaul University seeks to fill a full time, non-tenure track faculty position in Special Education to teach in undergraduate and masters level special education programs. The appointment will begin on September 1 of 2025. Applications will be accepted immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and masters level special education courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats, including some courses at the University Center in Lake County, and advising Lake County DePaul students in a one-year intensive residency program. Additional responsibilities include contributing to initiatives to enhance special education programs and active participation in College, Department, and Special Education Program meetings. We seek an individual who shares our vision of becoming the preferred provider of special education programming in the Chicago area. Qualifications: A doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field is preferred. Candidates with a masters degree and extensive teaching experience will also be considered. The ideal candidate is an individual with expertise in theory and practice related to teaching reading to exceptional learners or teaching mathematics to exceptional learners. Additional areas of expertise of sought by our team include teaching students with significant disabilities, assistive technology, and special education assessment. In addition, candidates should display a commitment toward increasing the educational outcomes for students with disabilities as well as addressing issues of inequity in special education. Preferred qualifications include:

• Prior experiences with applied practice in K-12 settings
• Prior experiences with university level teaching
• Prior experiences with online or hybrid teaching in higher education
• Prior experiences with practicum or student teaching supervision Application Instructions: Please contact Dr. Amy Feiker Hollenbeck at if you have any questions. General Compensation/Benefits Statement DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information. DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: . About DePaul University's Academic Calendar Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams). Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $62,700 - $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicant Documents Cover Letter(1) C.V.(1) Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)