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Roger Williams University


Title: Assistant Professor of Special Education

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Faculty

Posted On: Fri Mar 13 2026

Job Description:

The Education Department in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Education at Roger Williams University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Special Education, to begin in Fall 2026.

We seek a dynamic scholar-educator with expertise in Special Education and Disability and demonstrated experience in Elementary Literacy to join our collaborative education faculty. This position supports all of our undergraduate education degree programs, the Master of Arts in Special Education (mild/moderate) program, and represents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of bridging general education and special education preparation at both undergraduate and graduate levels. The candidate will teach both special education courses and literacy courses.

This is a 12-month, tenure-track appointment with opportunities for summer teaching and research support.

Job Requirements:

• Doctorate in Special Education
• Expertise in current Elementary Level Literacy instruction and intervention, with particular knowledge of the science of reading.
• Experience as a classroom teacher or in an applied professional setting.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to working with youth from diverse backgrounds with an asset-based orientation.
• Teacher Education experience at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels
• Expertise in special education law, policy, and current issues in the field
• Commitment to professional ethics and standards at the highest levels

Preferred Qualifications:

• Elementary Special Education license (any state)
• Familiarity with inclusive and structured literacy pedagogies
• Experience/expertise in Autism and/or Behavior & Social-Emotional Learning
• Experience conducting Professional Development for pre-service/in-service educator
• Experience with clinical supervision
• Experience teaching virtually (synchronous online, asynchronous, and hybrid)

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position. 

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu

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