The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders at the University of Nebraska at Omaha invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Early Childhood Special Education with an anticipated start date of August 19, 2024. We seek a colleague with a passion for teaching, who has a genuine interest in helping each student be their best and creating collaborations with community partners. The primary responsibilities of the faculty member will be to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, engage in an active research agenda, and provide service to the profession. In addition, the successful candidate will engage in accreditation procedures and program assessment, and advise, mentor, and recruit undergraduate and graduate students. The University of Nebraska at Omaha is committed to a diverse work and classroom environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred candidates will have teaching experiences in areas such as early childhood special education assessment, literacy, policy/advocacy, autism, and/or instructional methods for students with various abilities. Since our special education graduate program is 100% online, experiences in teaching online or hybrid classes would be beneficial. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate special education courses; conduct research and participate in scholarly activity; provide service to the department, college, university, the metropolitan community, and the profession.

Why UNO? UNO is a vibrant, metropolitan university in the state’s largest city-- Omaha-- with an enrollment of approximately 16,000 students. In recent decades the campus developed as a more traditional residential university supported by several new and beautifully appointed residence halls. UNO is classified as a doctoral research university in the latest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and the Athletic program competes in NCAA division I. UNO also has the distinction of being one of the nation’s leaders in engagement and outreach with a 2015 Community Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation.

The campus is located in the heart of Omaha, a cosmopolitan city of more than 600,000 (1.2 million including the larger Omaha metro area), which is known for its excellent public school system, strong economic base, and affordable cost of living. The city is home to a number of racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse groups, and is characterized by innumerable places to eat, live, and shop. There are lively arts and cultural experiences to enjoy, extensive hike/bike trails, varied sporting events, and a quality of life that make Omaha one of the best places in the nation to live.   Here is a link to additional information about the UNO community:  Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.

UNO and the Special Education and Communication Disorders Department are committed to diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, height, weight, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. With a metropolitan mission, UNO serves a diverse student body and is actively engaged with the community in myriad ways.

Complete an application; attach a cover letter, curriculum vita and a list of 3 references on-line at   https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/18497  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Required Qualifications: At the time of hire, the candidate should have an earned doctorate in the area of early childhood special education (or closely related field). ABD candidates will be considered, however, they must have an earned degree before August 2024.

Preferred Qualifications: two of more years of experience teaching in an early childhood or elementary school setting (K-3); experiences with online or hybrid course delivery.