Position Information
Position Title
Education- Open Rank Professor: Emotional Impairments/ Emotional Behavior Disorders - Special Education
Classification Title
Faculty Full Time (.75-1.0 FTE)
Benefits Eligibility
Department
Education
Job Description
The Hope College Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track or non-tenure-track position in Emotional Impairments/Emotional/Behavior Disorders beginning in the fall of 2027. We seek candidates prepared to teach classes focusing on (1) characteristics of students with Emotional Impairments, (2) teaching elementary and secondary students with Emotional Impairments, (3) providing a theoretical foundation of classroom and behavior management and special education mandates, and (4) data-driven Instruction. Teaching experience working with students (PK-12) with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders is required.
Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate courses in special education related to emotional impairments; coordinating and supervising clinical experiences; fostering positive relationships and partnerships with both area schools and private programs in the Greater Holland and Grand Rapids Community; and advising teacher candidates. Active participation in departmental and college initiatives is expected.
Rank is open and determined by experience in higher education, compensation is determined by rank.
About the Education Department:
The Hope College Education Department consists of a dynamic group of 14 faculty and three support staff. The department offers certification in Elementary (including a minor in Early Childhood Education) and Secondary with endorsements in Special Education (LD and EI) and ESL. The State of Michigan consistently ranks Hope’s teacher education program as one of the top-tier teacher education programs in Michigan. The Hope College Education Department has full national accreditation.
Is this a visiting faculty position?
No
Rank
Open
Qualifications
Candidates with a Ph.D., Ed.D., or Master’s degree will be considered for this position. General qualifications include a valid teaching certificate; a record of excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative activity; experience with and a commitment to diversity in education; knowledge and skills in assessment; application of technology for teaching, learning, and assessment; and effective interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in special education curriculum and demonstrated teaching experience with students with Emotional Impairments/Behavioral Disorders.
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to all aspects of Hope’s mission as a liberal arts college. We are grounded in robust ecumenical Christian aspirations and daily strive for inclusive excellence. As part of the application, we ask all candidates to describe how they will engage with and support the College’s holistic mission, particularly how their commitment to the Christian faith, the liberal arts, and inclusive excellence shapes their approaches and identities as teachers, scholars, and mentors. More guidelines for Hope College candidates’ responses to the mission statement are available at hope.edu/jobs.
Application instructions: As part of the online application, candidates should upload the following documents as part of their application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- A statement indicating a willingness to commit to and engage with Hope’s mission statement
- Teaching Statement
- Research/Scholarly Work Statement
- Unofficial Transcripts
In addition, please enter the contact information for three references on the application (including current email addresses). Those references will be supplied a link via email to submit a letter of recommendation.
If interested in applying, please submit the required documents to the Hope College Human Resources Office. You may contact Dr. Deborah Van Duinen, chairperson (vanduinen@hope.edu), with any questions.
Hope College may at its discretion decide to sponsor immigration petitions for this position.
Physical Demands
This position requires remaining in a sitting or standing position for frequent periods of time; uses office machinery such as a computers, printers, copy machines; Occasionally involves moving items over 10 pounds; frequently will move between different offices/workspaces/buildings; and requires effective communication abilities. In the case of temporary or permanent condition(s) that require(s) accommodation(s), reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested.
Pre-employment Screenings
“All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check. Some positions may have position specific requirements, such as education/licensure/certification verification, a physical, drug screening, credit checks and/or transportation record review.”
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2026-009FR
Job Posting Open Date
09/07/2026
Job Posting Close Date
11/06/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Is this position available for sponsorship
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.hope.edu/postings/5603
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Mission: Christian response
- Teaching Philosophy
