New River Community College
Assistant Professor of Special Education
New River Community College, New Britain, Connecticut, us, 06051
Assistant Professor – Special Education and Intervention
Central Connecticut State University invites applications to join the Special Education department as a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2026. The primary role focuses on instruction, supervision, student advisement, recruitment, and other duties that enhance the department and university.
About CCSU's Special Education Department The Department of Special Education and Interventions offers master’s‑level programs and a Transition Specialist Official Certificate Program. Nationally accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and recognized as one of the best special education master’s programs in the nation, the programs emphasize carefully sequenced classes and field experiences that enable our students to gradually increase their knowledge and skills in the field of special education. Faculty works collaboratively with public schools to improve the educational experiences of PreK‑12 students with disabilities and promote appropriate research, scholarly activity, and community engagement.
Position Profile The position may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses focused in special education, advising graduate students, assisting in the program accreditation process, and participating in department, professional unit, and university committees. The successful candidate may also be responsible for supervision of field experiences and is expected to effectively teach and advise a diverse student population, engage in ongoing research and other discipline‑related scholarly activities, and make professional and university service contributions. Demonstrated achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service is required for tenure and promotion. Commitment to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body is expected.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria Education:
All applicants must possess an earned doctorate in Special Education or equivalent with an emphasis on students with special needs at the elementary and/or secondary level. (ABD candidates will be considered with a completion date of August 1 2026.)
Experience and Training:
Three (3) years or more of professional experience in a K‑12 setting
Experience in data‑based decision making
Documented quality, or promise of quality, in teaching, scholarship, service, and discipline‑related professional activity
Competence in integrating technology into instruction
Ideal Candidate:
Earned special education teaching certificate and public‑school teaching experience
Experience in general and special education setting within a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS)
Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Experience with supervision of pre‑service teachers
Experience supporting students with teacher performance assessments
Working knowledge and evidence of implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience in seeking external funding
To Apply To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by
December 1 2025.
Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position
Current résumé
Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers
Required additional material (combine in one file):
Evidence of effective teaching (syllabi, student evaluations, letters from supervisors/colleagues, teaching philosophy, etc.)
Evidence of scholarly activity and achievement (published articles, conference presentations, etc.)
For ABD candidates, letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E‑mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Laura Jacobson, Search Committee Chair, at 860‑832‑2408 or Laura.Jacobson@ccsu.edu.
Compensation and Employee Benefits In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024‑2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.
As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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About CCSU's Special Education Department The Department of Special Education and Interventions offers master’s‑level programs and a Transition Specialist Official Certificate Program. Nationally accredited by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) and recognized as one of the best special education master’s programs in the nation, the programs emphasize carefully sequenced classes and field experiences that enable our students to gradually increase their knowledge and skills in the field of special education. Faculty works collaboratively with public schools to improve the educational experiences of PreK‑12 students with disabilities and promote appropriate research, scholarly activity, and community engagement.
Position Profile The position may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses focused in special education, advising graduate students, assisting in the program accreditation process, and participating in department, professional unit, and university committees. The successful candidate may also be responsible for supervision of field experiences and is expected to effectively teach and advise a diverse student population, engage in ongoing research and other discipline‑related scholarly activities, and make professional and university service contributions. Demonstrated achievement in teaching, scholarship, and service is required for tenure and promotion. Commitment to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body is expected.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria Education:
All applicants must possess an earned doctorate in Special Education or equivalent with an emphasis on students with special needs at the elementary and/or secondary level. (ABD candidates will be considered with a completion date of August 1 2026.)
Experience and Training:
Three (3) years or more of professional experience in a K‑12 setting
Experience in data‑based decision making
Documented quality, or promise of quality, in teaching, scholarship, service, and discipline‑related professional activity
Competence in integrating technology into instruction
Ideal Candidate:
Earned special education teaching certificate and public‑school teaching experience
Experience in general and special education setting within a multi‑tiered system of support (MTSS)
Experience teaching courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level
Experience with supervision of pre‑service teachers
Experience supporting students with teacher performance assessments
Working knowledge and evidence of implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Experience in seeking external funding
To Apply To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by
December 1 2025.
Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position
Current résumé
Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers
Required additional material (combine in one file):
Evidence of effective teaching (syllabi, student evaluations, letters from supervisors/colleagues, teaching philosophy, etc.)
Evidence of scholarly activity and achievement (published articles, conference presentations, etc.)
For ABD candidates, letter from thesis advisor stating anticipated date of completion
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. E‑mailed and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.
Inquiries may be sent to Dr. Laura Jacobson, Search Committee Chair, at 860‑832‑2408 or Laura.Jacobson@ccsu.edu.
Compensation and Employee Benefits In accordance with the Connecticut State University American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract, compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Professor for 2024‑2025. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information on the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, please visit AAUP.
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal leave and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.
As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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