Term Faculty in Special Education

The Special Education and Reading program at DePaul University
seeks to fill a full time, non-tenure track faculty position in
Special Education to teach in undergraduate and masters level
special education programs. The appointment will begin December 1,
2026 and go through June 30, 2027. Applications will be accepted
immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and masters
level special education courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or
online formats, possibly including courses at the University Center
in Lake County. Additional responsibilities include faculty
advising, contributing to initiatives to enhance special education
programs and active participation in College, Department, and
Special Education Program meetings. We seek an individual who
shares our vision of becoming the preferred provider of special
education programming in the Chicago area.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications:

• A doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field,

however candidates with a masters degree in Special Education and
extensive teaching experience will also be considered.

• Expertise in theory and practice related to teaching reading or

mathematics to exceptional learners.

• Expertise in instruction and differentiation in special

education, assessment, and assistive technology.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience with:

• applied practice in K-12 settings.
• university level teaching.
• online or hybrid teaching in higher education.
• practicum or student teaching supervision.

Application Instructions
Please keep in mind that interviews cannot be conducted until
all confidential letter of recommendation have been received and
reviewed by the search committee. Confidential letters must be
uploaded through the system by the recommender, please do not email
letters of recommendation to the college. Feel free reach out to
Erin James at ejames17@depaul.edu if you have
any additional questions regarding the position or application
process.

General Compensation/Benefits
Statement
DePaul University has provided a
compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what
the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The
salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based
on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications,
education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the
scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget
availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available
market information. The salary range for this 10-month
position is $62,700 - $65,000, commensurate with qualifications and
experience.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical,
dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further
information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University's Academic
Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a
quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are
11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in
two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of
Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring
semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it
offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong
commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty
and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where
religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job),
national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other
factor protected by law.

DePaul University and Our Mission

As an innovative Catholic, Vincentian university anchored in the
global city of Chicago, DePaul supports the integral human
development of its students. The university does so through its
commitment to outstanding teaching, academic excellence, real-world
experience, and community engagement. DePaul prepares its graduates
to be successful in their chosen fields and agents of
transformation throughout their lives.

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and
professionalism, DePaul passionately upholds the dignity of all
members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community.
Through education, creative endeavors, and research, the university
addresses the great questions of our day, promoting peaceful, just,
and equitable solutions to social and environmental challenges.
Since its founding in 1898, DePaul University has remained
dedicated to making education accessible to all, with special
attention to including underserved and underrepresented
communities.

Comprised of ten colleges and schools, offering 130+
undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate programs, DePaul’s faculty
challenges its students to analyze and solve real-world problems
with rigor and innovation.

As an urban faith-based institution with a diverse student body,
DePaul is committed to growing and maintaining a faculty dedicated
to advancing the Vincentian mission through research, teaching, and
service. DePaul upholds a fair and equitable recruitment,
interview, and hiring process where supporting diverse populations
and academic excellence are compatible goals. Our vibrant and
diverse faculty is supported through academic and professional
development resources. Successful candidates thrive and are
at home in an environment where diverse cultures and identities,
ideas, backgrounds, and experiences are welcomed and supported.