Tenure-Track Assistant Professor - Special Education - University of St Thomas

The Department of Special Education at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, MN, invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Special Education specializing in reading and academic interventions to begin September 2025.  This is a full-time, tenure-track position. 

The School of Education prepares transformative teachers and leaders to positively impact students’ lives. The School of Education actively seeks to attract, retain, and develop faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds to enhance the diversity of the learning community and to offer our students richly varied perspectives.  

Position Responsibilities  

Successful applicants will join a collaborative, creative special education faculty which prepares candidates for initial licensure and advanced certification in five licensure areas.  

Primary responsibilities of this position will include: 

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses related to literacy, academic interventions, and general special education content.  Courses are delivered in face-to-face, online, blended, and HyFlex formats. 
• Producing scholarly research and publications
• Advising graduate and undergraduate students  
• Collaborating with K-12 schools
• Contributing to School of Education initiatives
• Engaging in service to the department, school, university, and community 

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul and is Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 9,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

A recent U.S. News and World Report ranked Minnesota the fifth best state in the nation, giving it top rankings for opportunity, natural environment, infrastructure, economy, and health care. The Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul is consistently ranked among the nation’s most walkable and bikeable communities and attracts outdoors enthusiasts with its miles of trails and dozens of lakes. The Twin Cities has a thriving arts and culture scene and is home to five professional sports teams. A recent study found the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area population grew nearly 8% from 2010 – 2017. Census data also shows that Minnesota continues to grow more diverse, both racially and ethnically, and at a faster pace than in the broader United States.

Learn more about life as a faculty member at St. Thomas.

The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a skilled team that represents a variety of backgrounds and perspectives. This commitment is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will have a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

Required Qualifications 

• An earned doctorate (U.S. or foreign equivalent meeting HLC requirements) in Special Education; ABD will also be considered (completion date August 2025)
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience with a combination of university and K-12 experience  
• 18 graduate credits or a masters degree in reading/literacy preparation
• Expertise in reading and academic interventions
• Demonstrated teaching excellence (submission of teaching evaluations is expected for past courses taught
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion  
• Strong written and oral communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and make scholarly contributions to the field of education 

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

How to Apply: 

Materials should be submitted online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Candidates will be asked to copy/paste a position-specific cover letter into the application, and include the listed documents below: 

1. CV.
2. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (teaching evaluations for past courses taught if applicable).
3. A cover letter that includes:
   • Your teaching philosophy, including your perspective on and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion  
   • Description of research agenda  
4. Scholarly/Professional writing sample.
5. Graduate transcripts.

Please do not upload any additional documents into the other available fields within the candidate profile at this time.  Further application materials may be requested later, but no additional materials beyond those requested above are asked of you at this time.  

Candidates should complete the reference section of the application. No references will be contacted without first getting the permission of the candidate. Do not upload recommendation letters as part of the online application process. 

To guarantee full consideration, applications should be submitted by November 4, 2024, although the position will remain open until filled.  For further information, please contact Dr. Bonnie Ingelin, Search Committee Chair, at email bonnie.ingelin@stthomas.edu.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.