Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position may not be eligible for work visa sponsorship.

The Instructor NT is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities to teach full-time and to provide appropriate service. The Instructor NT may participate in research or creative activities.

The Instructor is a full-time, on-campus (in-person) faculty position within the special education program. Essential duties and responsibilities are assigned by the School Director and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Instructor will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in multiple instructional modalities, including in-person and online formats. Additional responsibilities may include supporting the Pathways for Paras program, which facilitates the transition of individuals working in PK–12 settings in non-certified roles into certified teaching positions. The position may also involve overseeing practicum students and collaborating with PK–12 school partners to support field experiences and strengthen university–school partnerships.

An earned terminal degree or the degree required for teaching in certain disciplines is required. Potential or demonstrated teaching ability is required. A willingness to serve the academic unit, college, and the University is required.

A master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning is required. Candidates must hold a degree in Special Education or related field of education. A minimum of three years of special education teaching or related experience is required. Candidate must hold certification in Special Education or another field of education. Knowledge of requirements for attaining certification through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is required.

Please provide contact information for 3-5 professional references. First date of consideration is March 30, 2026 and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Please attach an unofficial transcript to your application. Note that documents that contain passwords, digital signatures, and other artifacts such as watermarks may not convert properly. If your document contains any of these items, please print and scan the document, then upload the scanned version to your application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

For additional information contact:

Dr. Ximena Uribe-Zarain, Search Committee Chair

XUribeZarain@missouristate.edu

Missouri State University

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.


This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.


The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Compliance@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252.

Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.