Assistant Professor in Special Education

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2 nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg:
Brownsville:
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m.

- 5:00p.m.

Faculty Recruitment:
College of Engineering & Computer Science: cecs

Robert

C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship: cobe

Assistant Professor in Special Education Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Title Information Faculty Title Job Class CodeFLSAPosition Information Posting Number

Posting Number FRGV
2091

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor in Special Education

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Location Division/Organization

Division/Organization Provost - Academic Affairs

Appointment Period for Non-Tenure PositionFTE

FTE 1.0

Scope of Job

We seek applicants who are dedicated to enhancing the evidence base of special education practices through action research and who can teach and serve The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s student body as an Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Department of Human Development and School Services beginning in the  academic year. This is a tenure-track position.

The successful candidate will teach across the undergraduate and graduate curriculum using various adult learning techniques and technologies to present students with contemporary evidenced-based teaching practices. The candidate will establish a focused research agenda with a strong record of publication that reflects quality, impact, and significance, in addition to developing relationships with departmental and University colleagues to join existing, externally funded research and training activities and obtain new sponsored research.

Finally, the successful candidate will participate in institutional, professional, and community service activities.

About UTRGV :

UTRGV serves the Rio Grande Valley and beyond via an innovative and unique multicultural education dedicated to student access and success. By championing leading research, healthcare, and application of university discoveries, we support sustainable development, community engagement, and well-being. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ( UTRGV ) is committed to building and sustaining a highly qualified and talented faculty to pursue excellence in everything that we do, including teaching, research, and service.

Drawing on our unique identity as the leading Hispanic-Serving Institution in a bilingual and bicultural environment, UTRGV will promote student access and success by building from strength in education and creating a vibrant campus experience. By 2027, we will accelerate transformation in the Rio Grande Valley and beyond by driving meaningful advancements in research and creative works, expanding access to high-quality and affordable healthcare, and fostering authentic community engagement and integration.

UTRGV is a distributed campus, one University spanning four counties and multiple locations. Our purpose is to be a university for the entire Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Over 91% of the students enrolled at UTRGV identify as Hispanic, making UTRGV one of the top 3 universities with the highest percentage of Hispanic students. For additional information, please visit the UTRGV website
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About the College of Education and P-16 Integration

The College of Education and P-16 Integration offers teacher preparation at the undergraduate level and master’s programs in Counseling, School Psychology, Special Education, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Reading and Literacy, Bilingual Education, Curriculum and Instruction, and Teaching.

Two Ed.D.s are also offered in educational leadership and curriculum and instruction with several specialization…