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

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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

Position Summary

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable):

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

https://www.uidaho.edu/education-health-human-sciences/academics/curriculum-instruction

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%

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

• 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.

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: https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

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

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51328

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

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