Assistant Professor (Elementary Education & Special Education)

Salary: $7,500.00 Monthly

Location: Carbondale, Illinois

Job Type: Faculty

Job Number: 2600068

Department: School of Education-SIUC

Closing Date: 5/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Description

Southern Illinois University Carbondale seeks applicants for an Assistant Professor position in the Special Education program. The position is a continuing, nine-month tenure track appointment to begin August 11, 2026. An additional summer teaching appointment may be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Progress in rank will require demonstrations of productivity in research, publication, teaching, and service.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: .

Due to the newly established $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions requesting consular processing outside of the U.S., Southern Illinois University is unable to provide H-1B sponsorship at this time for any prospective applicant who is outside of the U.S. and requires consular processing.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

Examples of Duties

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in special education in one or more of the following areas:
   • ecological assessment,
   • functional curriculum,
   • instructional adaptations and modifications, and/or do behavior strategies and interventions across settings. Opportunities will also include advanced seminars in a specialty area of the person's choice.
2. Serve on graduate student committees.
3. Serve on programs, School of Education and university committees.
4. Conduct research led to peer reviewed, scholarly publications.
5. Seek external funds to sponsor research, training, and service activities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

1. The rank of Assistant Professor requires a completed doctorate in special education or a closely related discipline. Applicants who have completed all requirements except for the dissertation will be considered if all doctoral degree requirements will be completed by August 16, 2026. If all requirements for the doctorate are not completed by that date, a term, non-tenure track appointment may be offered in accordance with university policy.
2. Evidence of peer-reviewed, scholarly publication.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Professional experience in one or more of the following areas: ecological assessment, functional curriculum, instructional adaptations and modifications across curricular areas, and/or behavior strategies and interventions across instructional and community setting.
2. Prior university teaching experience.
3. Experience, interest and potential for extramural funding.

Required Documents: Please submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.

Contact: William Carr, [email protected]

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an R1 Opportunity University with a statewide economic impact of $2.7 billion dollars. We offer 200+ undergraduate degrees, minors and specializations, 79 master's degrees, and 40 doctoral degrees. Our main campus is 1,136 acres, with additional acreage in University Farms, Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, and other facilities. The university is an essential part of the city of Carbondale and an important contributor to the culture of the entire region. While Carbondale includes many of the amenities of urban life, it retains its small-town flavor. Cost of living is considerably lower in the region than similar areas elsewhere, and many employees commute from nearby counties.

The Southern Illinois region is distinct from the rest of the state, boasting considerable natural beauty including the Shawnee National Forest, many state parks, national wildlife areas, and several lakes beloved for recreation. Local foods are readily available in the area, with a variety of eateries and a growing specialized food truck presence. The area is home to the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, an official wine appellation designation. The wineries extend the cultural reach of the community, hosting live music and continual art exhibits. The campus itself is a microcosm of the area, with a lake and forest on campus, as well as traditional collegiate architecture, quad, and residential halls. Students enjoy outdoor study areas as well as specialized computer labs scattered across campus, including in the three million volume Morris Library. To learn about employee benefits , employee tuition waivers , and find resources about Carbondale and the Southern Illinois region, visit: .

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran. The university will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.