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Assistant Professor Position in Mild to Moderate Support Needs
San Francisco State University, Department of Special Education offers an exciting opportunity for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Mild to Moderate Support Needs (MMSN) beginning August 2027. We seek a colleague whose teaching and research interests include expertise in supporting individuals diagnosed with disabilities that require mild to moderate support needs. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to the diversity and excellence of our academic community and department.
Required qualifications:
Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited program. Terminal degree must be completed by the first day of employment.
Record of successful teaching, preferably in public schools, that includes students with disabilities.
Demonstrated ability to incorporate inclusion and educational equity in teaching, and/or scholarship.
Record of working and communicating effectively with colleagues and students
Responsibilities:
The position requires graduate, credential and undergraduate teaching in the area of mild to moderate support needs; mentoring and advising graduate, credential and undergraduate students; developing an active ongoing scholarship program in one's area of specialty; and ongoing committee and service assignments in the department, college and university.
Compensation:
The Assistant Professor (Academic Year) classification salary range is:
$97,000 to $99,000 annually (12 monthly payments per academic year).
Salary offered is commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, the California Equal Pay Act prohibits employers from paying its employees less than those of the opposite sex and/or another race or ethnicity for substantially similar work.
Professional development funds, moving expenses, start‐up funds, and a reduced teaching load may be available.
The California State University (CSU) provides generous health, retirement, and other benefits.
Application Procedure:
A complete online application must be submitted to receive consideration. Application review begins October 15, 2026 and continues until position is filled.
To apply, please to begin the application process and upload the following materials:
Cover letter relating your experience to the required qualifications
Curriculum vitae
A teaching philosophy statement that is no more than 500 words that provides a clear summary of how you approach teacher education in support of SFSU's diverse student and community populations. As part of this, provide specific examples of how you center disability, inclusion and equity in your teaching.
Up to three samples of recent scholarly publications, conference publications, and/or other scholarly work that represent expertise and potential as a researcher
Names and contact information of three references who will provide letters of recommendation upon request.
Please direct all questions about the position to Denise Miyajima, Department of Special Education Department Coordinator at
SFSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.
The California State University is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California. Because of this, CSU prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California with very limited exception. While this position may be eligible for occasional telework, all work is expected to be performed in the state of California, and this position is assigned to on-campus operations.
Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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