California State University, Fresno
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education
http://www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/

Special Education

Assistant Professor
Tenure-Track
Fall 2025 (August 2025)

General:           The Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education in the Kremen School of Education and Human Development is accepting applications for a tenure track position in the Special Education Program in the area of mild to moderate or extensive support needs disabilities at the Assistant Professor rank with a Fall 2025 start date. The successful candidate will have knowledge of pedagogical theories and instructional practices and characteristics of inclusive programs for the instruction and assessment of students with predominantly mild to moderate or extensive support needs. The successful candidate will teach courses primarily in the Mild/Moderate or Extensive Support Needs Specialization, including assessment, curriculum, and instruction, as well as introductory courses in Special Education. The successful candidate may also have the opportunity to serve as the program coordinator for the special education program, contributing to the leadership and development of these initiatives. Course topics may encompass inclusion models, universal design for learning, accessibility, transitional strategies, assistive technology, behavior interventions (such as positive behavior supports, applied behavior analysis, and functional assessment), effective communication and collaboration, special education law and policy, and research methods in special education. The position also requires fieldwork supervision, master’s thesis project supervision, and student advisement. Specific assignment is dependent upon departmental needs. The successful candidate will teach in face-to-face, online, and hybrid university and partner school site classrooms with the aid of technology and web-based materials.

Overview:        Teacher Education was established as the first degree at Fresno State in 1911. The Kremen School has been nationally accredited (NCATE) since 1954 offering 34 distinct credentials, many Master’s Degree programs, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. In 2013, the Kremen School was nationally recognized for its partnership work with regional districts and by AACTE earning the Outstanding Character Moral and Ethical Development award. Fresno State has special education credentials in Mild/Moderate, Extensive Support Needs, and supports the elementary and secondary credential programs in areas such as disability studies, universal design for learning, multi-tiered systems of support, and inclusive education.

Our Students:   Fresno State is a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); and, an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); this University is committed to serving our students with a focus on inclusion.

Qualifications:

Required Education (from an accredited institution or foreign equivalent):

1. An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Special Education or closely-related disciplines from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required OR
2. Applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered; however, for appointment, the doctorate must be completed by August 1, 2025.

Required Experience:

1. Demonstrate successful public or private school teaching experience with students with diverse learning needs and strengths, including those requiring mild to moderate or extensive support.
2. A demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that values and celebrates diversity in ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
3. Three or more years of teaching experience in Birth-12 Special Education (mild/moderate or extensive support needs settings) and/or general education,
4. Experience partnering with general education teachers to design and deliver inclusive instruction.
5. Engagement in professional activity, research, and scholarly writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated success in teaching at the university level,
2. Experience in program administration or development, including the pursuit of internal and external funding,
3. Community involvement.

Application Procedures: To ensure full consideration applicants should submit all application materials by January 31, 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered until the positions are filled.

Note: All positions at Fresno State are subject to funding availability.

Apply online at: http://careers.csufresno.edu

Attach the following:

1. A cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Teaching philosophy statement;
4. Research statement
5. A list of three professional references with phone numbers and emails; and
6. Unofficial transcripts.

Candidates invited for on-campus visits will be asked to submit the following items by mail/email within a designated deadline:

1. Official transcripts and
2. Three current professional letters of recommendation (dated within 12 months of full consideration date)

Committee Information and Search process:

Search Chair:   Dr. Kimberly Coy,
                       California State University, Fresno
                       Kremen School of Education and Human Development;
                       Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual, and Special Education;
                       5005 N. Maple Ave., M/S ED 202, Fresno, CA 93740;
                       Phone 559.278.1724;
                       kcoy@csufresno.edu.

About Fresno State

California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect, and ethical behavior, visit: https://equity.fresnostate.edu/index.html

 The campus is ranked 4^th in the nation by The Wall Street Journal.College Pulse Best College in the U.S on Social Mobility ; 22nd in the nation by Washington Monthly and, received a 4.5 start raing on a 5-star scale on  Money’s 2024 Best Colleges. Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification.  The campus is classified as an R2 “Doctoral Universities – High research activities” university per the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education

Tenure-Track Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process.  For additional information, please visit:   www.fresnostate.edu/academics/facultyaffairs/procedures/facultyrtp/.  We value our commitment to the success of our faculty by providing services from the Center for Faculty Excellence to Research and Sponsored Programs.

Commensurate with qualifications and experience the anticipated hiring range is $6,250-$6,775 per month $75,000-$81,300 annually for Assistant Professor (12 monthly payments per year).  As a member of the 23-campus CSU System, we offer an extremely competitive benefits package.

About the College and Department:

The Kremen School of Education and Human Development’s (KSOEHD) mission is recruitment and development of ethically informed leaders for classroom teaching, education administration, counseling, and higher education. Our programs are accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). Together, the programs aim to foster candidate dispositions of collaboration, valuing diversity, critical thinking, ethical judgments, reflection, and lifelong  learning. Our mission is realized through a framework of teaching, scholarship, and services that prepare highly competent educators and human development specialists, while providing professional support and leadership to the community, promoting applied research, and providing experiences and opportunities that will enable employed professionals to remain current in their fields. Additionally, the KSOEHD hosts an Equity Scholars Program, providing funding to support research related to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.

The Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education department includes a dynamic group of faculty within a variety of programs in education. The department focuses on post-baccalaureate courses including teacher credential, certification, and graduate courses. Department faculty across literacy, early childhood, special education and multilingual programs have collaborated to create unique teacher residency models with urban and rural district partners across the Central Valley region.

Territorial Acknowledgement:

The Fresno State campus sits in the midst of the San Joaquin Valley, a valley rich in the traditions and representation of Native American peoples and cultures. We are grateful to be in the traditional homelands of the Yokuts and Mono peoples, whose diverse tribal communities share stewardship over this land.

Other Campus Information:

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A background check (including criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for this position. An offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment may be terminated based upon the results of the background investigation.

The person holding this position is considered a "limited reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following website: https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/10927154/latest/

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California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy:

Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.

Out of State Employment
Per CSU-wide policy (HR2021-04), all faculty who will begin initial employment (or return from a 12-month break in service) on or after January 1, 2022 are required to perform their work from within the State of California. Faculty hired prior to January 1, 2022 must be available to perform work in the State of California if their assignment is in-person.