Eleanor and Charles Garrett Endowed Chair Special Education - Assistant​/Associate

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Eleanor and Charles Garrett Endowed Chair for Special Education – Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Special Education

The College of Education and School of Teaching & Learning at Sam Houston State University invites applications to the Eleanor and Charles Garrett Endowed Chair for Special Education position. We are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual who can inspire and mentor future and current educators. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in special education research, teaching, and service and will be able to contribute to new and existing programs.

This position can begin Fall 2026.

Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D) in Special Education, Behavior Analysis, Rehabilitative Services, or a related field.

The candidate must have a record of scholarly achievement that merits appointment as an assistant, associate, or full professor, such as evidence of publishing peer‑reviewed articles in special education or a related field. The candidate must have a minimum of three years prior experience working with and supporting individuals with disabilities and/or experience teaching in special education. The candidate must have experience in university teaching and serving in leadership roles in higher education, such as department chair, program coordination, or other similar experiences.

Expertise and experience from all areas of special education are encouraged to apply.

• Established record of mentoring students and faculty.
• Experience developing and teaching a variety of Special Education courses across modalities.
• Evidence of service to departmental, college, and university committees.
• Leadership in professional organizations at local, state, and national/international levels.
• Evidence of purposeful university outreach and fostering productive relationships with local community members and organizations.
• Record of scholarly productivity and evidence of established research agenda.
• Record of securing external funding.
• Demonstrated record of teaching excellence at the university level.

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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug‑Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security‑sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.