Assistant Professor of Education
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Faculty typically teach 23-25 credits per academic year and engage in advising, service, and professional activities consistent with Bluffton University expectations. Appointments may include additional teaching and/or administrative responsibilities as appropriate. Specific appointment terms, workload expectations, and related policies are defined at the time of appointment.
The Assistant Professor of Education is a tenure track position. The successful candidate will teach special education courses and general curriculum courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Expertise/experience in mathematics curriculum and instruction is preferred but not required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach in the undergraduate, graduate education and general education program. Supervise student teachers.
- Provide undergraduate and graduate students high quality instruction demonstrating best practices in planning, teaching, and assessing.
- Work as part of a collaborative team.
Course load would depend upon the candidate, but could include:
SED 228 Introduction to Students with Mild/Moderate Educational Needs
SED 344 Intervention Specialist Classroom Organization
SED 380 Methods and Materials (MC/AYA)
SED 384 Methods/Materials for Primary Children with Mild/Moderate Educational Needs
SED 453 Student Teaching: Intervention Specialist
EDU 321 Primary: P-5 Mathematics Curriculum and Instruction
SED 600 Students with Disabilities in a Diverse Society
EDU 600 Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
SED 603 Advanced Classroom Organization: Intervention Specialis
SED 604 Advanced Diagnosis and Educational Planning
SED 605 Language Development for Diverse Learners
SED 606 Issues in Special Education
SED 607 Collaboration
SED 608: Practicum: IS
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:
- Doctorate in Special Education or related field.
- Master’s degree considered for non-tenure track appointment.
- Successful experience teaching special education in the P-12 schools.
- Experience teaching in higher education (not required, but preferred)
Skill/Abilities:
Proficiency in or ability to learn learning management system software (Moodle). Ability
to integrate technology into classroom teaching and learning.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
Primarily a sedentary position. Some occasional travel off campus will be needed for conferences and/or off campus meetings.
COMPENSATION:
Commensurate with experience.
DEADLINE:
Review of applications begins immediately, and continues until position is filled.
APPLICATION MATERIALS:
Applications are considered complete when the following materials are received at the office indicated below:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Completed Faculty supplementary application
- Completed Bluffton employment application
Send application materials to:
Human resources
Bluffton University
1 University Drive
Bluffton, OH 45817-2104
Posted 3/16/2026