How to hire an assistant professor of special education

How to hire an assistant professor of special education, step by step

Here's a step-by-step assistant professor of special education hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an assistant professor of special education job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of special education
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The assistant professor of special education hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   An assistant professor of special education's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, assistant professors of special education from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of assistant professors of special education.

   Type of Assistant Professor Of Special Education	Description	Hourly rate
   Assistant Professor Of Special Education	Postsecondary teachers instruct students in a wide variety of academic and career and technical subjects beyond the high school level. They also conduct research and publish scholarly papers and books.	$17-59
   Professor	A professor is a teaching professional who provides instructions to students on various academic and vocational subjects in colleges, universities, and vocational schools. Professors design curriculums for courses and ensure that they meet college and department students... Show more	$42-134
   General Education Teacher	A general education teacher teaches all students in a general education classroom a primary academic curriculum. They are tasked with the implementation of any modifications that affect a general classroom... Show more	$11-25

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Autism
   • Elementary Education
   • Graduate Level Courses
   • Education Programs
   • Classroom Management
   • Curriculum Development
   • Education Courses
   • Conduct Research
   • Undergraduate Courses
   • Student Teaching
   • Ncate

   Responsibilities:

   • Develop and manage syllabus materials.
   • Develop contextually sensitive evidence aggregation methods from patient records that consider whole patients over time, rather than just linguistic correctness.
   • Guide students in using flip classroom instruction to support experiential learning and library research in business and economics.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the assistant professor of special education job description is a good way to get more applicants. An assistant professor of special education salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for an assistant professor of special education in Texas may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level assistant professor of special education. Additionally, an assistant professor of special education with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average assistant professor of special education salary

   $68,088yearly

   $32.73 hourly rate

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   Entry-level assistant professor of special education salary

   $37,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average assistant professor of special education salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$125,640	$60
   2	New York	$116,913	$56
   3	Massachusetts	$113,746	$55
   4	Virginia	$93,989	$45
   5	Pennsylvania	$91,821	$44
   6	Tennessee	$90,642	$44
   7	Minnesota	$82,316	$40
   8	California	$81,541	$39
   9	Utah	$80,870	$39
   10	Mississippi	$78,444	$38
   11	Alaska	$77,839	$37
   12	Georgia	$77,151	$37
   13	Missouri	$73,519	$35
   14	Alabama	$70,326	$34
   15	North Dakota	$68,654	$33
   16	Colorado	$64,660	$31
   17	Idaho	$57,711	$28

   Average assistant professor of special education salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	The University of Alabama	$119,695	$57.55	193
   2	Touro College	$112,085	$53.89	46
   3	The City University of New York	$106,206	$51.06	187
   4	Santa Clara University	$104,857	$50.41	18
   5	University of Central Florida	$99,531	$47.85	77
   6	INGENIUM GROUP	$94,882	$45.62	5
   7	The College of New Jersey	$80,876	$38.88	21
   8	San Francisco State University	$78,293	$37.64	4
   9	University of Alaska	$76,374	$36.72	64
   10	State University of New York at Oswego	$68,858	$33.10	5
   11	Duquesne University	$68,038	$32.71	25
   12	Russell Sage College	$67,998	$32.69
   13	Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania	$67,862	$32.63
   14	Regent University College Of Science And Technology	$66,192	$31.82	9
   15	Middle Tennessee State University	$66,133	$31.79	2
   16	Northeastern State University	$65,833	$31.65	5
   17	University of Central Arkansas	$65,201	$31.35	15
   18	Community Univ Partner	$59,749	$28.73	13
   19	Fort Valley State University	$58,142	$27.95	21
   20	Minot State University	$56,662	$27.24

4. Writing an assistant professor of special education job description

   An assistant professor of special education job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an assistant professor of special education job description:

   Assistant professor of special education job description example

   External Applicant Instructions
   Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields - you will need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.
   
   College of Education
   School of Special Education and Literacy
   
   Special Education- position is primarily for the Graduate Reading Specialization Program: teaching, thesis advising, and research in the field of Literacy and Dyslexia. The school is seeking diverse faculty with the ability to provide students with a world-class graduate education in special education that is sensitive to cultural, gender and sexual orientation differences and committed to supporting graduate students seeking to advance their careers in special education and professional development.
   
   Qualifications: Doctorate degree in Special Education or a related field is required. ABD candidates will be considered with degree completion by September 1, 2023. Research experience is a plus.
   
   Positions are ten-month, full-time, tenure-track assignments at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor effective for the Fall 2023 semester, unless otherwise indicated. Teaching assignments and related responsibilities may include day, evening, weekend and online courses. Evening hours are required for teaching graduate course assignments. Courses may be taught at the Union campus, Kean Ocean, Kean Skylands or other locations.
   
   All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental/school, college, university and community level is also required. Interest or experience in using advanced instructional technologies to improve the teaching/learning process is highly desirable. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is required, consistent with University guidelines.
   
   Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Official transcripts are required before appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. A comprehensive benefits package is included.
   
   Attention current Kean University employees (including part-time Student Assistants, Graduate Assistants, Academic Specialists and Adjuncts): Please apply via the internal career site to ensure consideration as an internal candidate. To apply internally, please log into your Workday account and select the Career icon on your homepage to view available positions.
   
   Additional Information
   
   As a condition of employment, external candidates are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. If you are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 for medical or religious reasons, you may submit a request for an exemption. All employees are expected to follow the University's current health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and any procedures/protocols created through additional correspondence.
   
   Kean University complies with the New Jersey First Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any individual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abide by this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. New employees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire.
   
   In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. of our Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures.
   
   Diversity & Non-Discrimination Statement
   
   Kean University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Kean's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to not only thrive, but climb higher in a diverse world. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we work to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the diversity and equity of all students, faculty, staff, administrators, and beyond.
   
   EEO/AA Statement
   
   Kean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer

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5. Post your job

   To find the right assistant professor of special education for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with assistant professors of special education they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit assistant professors of special education who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   To find assistant professor of special education candidates, you can consider the following options:

   • Post your job opening on Zippia or other job search websites.
   • Use niche websites that focus on engineering and technology jobs, such as k12jobspot, learn4good, serious teachers, teachingjobs.com.
   • Post your job on free job posting websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with assistant professor of special education candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new assistant professor of special education

   Once you have selected a candidate for the assistant professor of special education position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new assistant professor of special education first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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