Assistant or Associate Professor in Special Education

The School of Education (SOE) at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie-classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Special Education who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence and the building of a just society.

LMU is federally recognized as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized by the State of California as a Black-Serving Institution (BSI). These designations reflect the university’s continuing commitment to supporting student success, belonging, and thriving within a diverse academic community. As a Catholic, Jesuit, and Marymount University, LMU values faculty who engage students as whole persons and pursue scholarly work that promotes justice, equity, and the Common Good.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to LMU’s teacher-scholar model. A teacher-scholar conducts research and creative work that contributes to the larger body of knowledge while setting an example for the importance of lifelong learning. A teacher-scholar at LMU is dedicated to (1) teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment, (2) developing a thriving portfolio of research and mentoring students, (3) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels, and (4) working toward greater equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility for all in the profession.

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This is a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank appointment starting in fall of the academic year . Applicants must hold a doctorate in special education or a closely related field. Applicants must hold a doctorate in special education or a closely related field at the time application is submitted.

The candidate will be expected to engage in teaching, scholarship, and leadership across all facets of the special education program, including undergraduate, credential, and MA coursework. Responsibilities include leading program development, curriculum design, and continuous improvement; supporting accreditation and program review activities; and advancing strategic growth efforts to ensure programs remain responsive to educator workforce needs, current research, state credential requirements, and the needs of students, families, schools, and communities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to LMU’s teacher-scholar model. A teacher-scholar conducts research and creative work that contributes to the larger body of knowledge while setting an example for the importance of lifelong learning. A teacher-scholar at LMU is dedicated to (1) teaching a diverse student body in a transformative learning environment, (2) developing a thriving portfolio of research and mentoring students, (3) participating in service activities at the academic, professional, and/or community levels, and (4) working toward greater equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility for all in the profession.

• Typically teach 9 units per semester (3/3 annual course load).
• Teach courses in credential, certificate, and MA programs, particularly in the area of special education
• Design curriculum and prepare syllabi according to the collective goals and objectives of the department, program, and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Stay abreast of the emerging research and education trends and apply them to…