University Of Idaho
Advertising Pay Range: $60,000 annually or higher commensurate with education and experience
Location
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 01
Contingency Code: 15
FTE: 1.00
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
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 and collaborate with faculty, students, and K–12 partners. The position requires teaching a minimum of 12 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
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 outreachRepresent the university in professional and community contexts
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(Customer rights) 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 Teaching & Advising: 85
Scholarship & Creative Activity Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0
Outreach & Extension Outreach & Extension: 10
University Service & Leadership University Service & Leadership: 5
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
Demonstrated experience of research-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with disabilities.
Experience in interpersonal communication 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)Fors and differentiated instruction
Record of building collaborative partnerships with schools, districts, and community organizations.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information Posting Information
Posting Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by 02/13/26 will receive first consideration.
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 disabilitiesinely.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed425 in this vacancy.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
Facebook
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBs, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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Location
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 01
Contingency Code: 15
FTE: 1.00
Contract Basis: Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/18/2026
FLSA Status: Exempt
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 and collaborate with faculty, students, and K–12 partners. The position requires teaching a minimum of 12 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
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 outreachRepresent the university in professional and community contexts
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(Customer rights) 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 Teaching & Advising: 85
Scholarship & Creative Activity Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0
Outreach & Extension Outreach & Extension: 10
University Service & Leadership University Service & Leadership: 5
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
Demonstrated experience of research-based instructional and behavioral practices for students with disabilities.
Experience in interpersonal communication 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)Fors and differentiated instruction
Record of building collaborative partnerships with schools, districts, and community organizations.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Posting Information Posting Information
Posting Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants Applications received by 02/13/26 will receive first consideration.
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 disabilitiesinely.
A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed425 in this vacancy.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Letter of Qualification
Optional Documents
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Academic Careers
Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU)
Chronicle
HigherEd/Academic Impressions
Idaho Department of Labor/Job Service including Job Central or Idaho Works (Idahoworks.gov)
Indeed.com
Inside Higher Ed
Newspaper
Other Venue
Professional Listservs (Ex: NACUBs, AAAE, ISMC, etc.)
University of Idaho Website
University of Idaho Daily Register
University of Idaho Employee
Word of Mouth
Militaryjob.com
DSPSjobs.com
Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
* Were you referred to this employment opportunity by a current University of Idaho employee? If so, please provide their name and department. (Open Ended Question)
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