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 September 1, 2026 and go through June 30, 2027. 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, possibly including courses at the University Center in Lake County. Additional responsibilities include faculty advising, 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, with a commitment toward increasing the educational outcomes for students with disabilities as well as addressing issues of inequity in special education.
Applications must be submitted by no later than the deadline. However, confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the recommender after the deadline, but an interview cannot be conducted until all letters have been received and reviewed by the search committee. Confidential letters must be uploaded through the system by the recommender, please do not email letters of recommendation to the college. Feel free reach out to Erin James at ejames17@depaul.edu if you have any additional 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: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
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).
Required Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include prior experience with: