Faculty in Special Education

Job Posting Number: 2027024

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The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University invites applications for one full-time, nine-month faculty position in Special Education. The position may be filled at the rank oftenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, or Professor with tenure beginning fall 2027.

We seek a scholar with a clearly identifiable program of research focused on Special Education and improving educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate should be able to contribute to teaching across multiple Special Education program areas (i.e., Special Education generalist). Candidates from all areas of Special Education are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate Special Education programs and to the preparation of Special Education teachers and other professionals who serve individuals with disabilities. The candidate will teach courses atthe undergraduate and graduate level, maintain an active programofresearch, advise and mentor students, contribute to program development, and provide service and leadership within the program,department, university, and profession. Courses are offered oncampus, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous) duringthe day and in the evening.

Appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank will require meeting Texas State University and Department of Curriculum and Instruction standards for appointment with tenure.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Special Education courses,including courses supporting teacher preparation and certification,across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities; developing orrevising courses as program needs arise.
• Supervising teacher candidates in field-based or clinical teaching experiences.
• Maintaining an active and focused program of research that results in peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Seeking external funding to support research and/or personnel-preparation activities, as appropriate.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contributing to the continued development and improvement ofthe Special Education programs.
• Supporting program activities related to educator preparation,state requirements, accreditation, and alignment to professional standards.
• Providing service and leadership to the Special Education program, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, university, and profession.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is located within the College of Education at Texas State University. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare educators and other professionals to support learning and student success across educational settings.

Additional information about the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is available at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the start date. Applicants who are completing their dissertations may apply but must have thedegree conferred by the start date of August 16, 2027.
• A clearly identifiable program of research focused on Special Education or the education of individuals with disabilities.
• Evidence of peer-reviewed scholarly productivity.
• Evidence of effective university teaching.
• Evidence of the ability to contribute to undergraduate and graduate Special Education programs, including Special Educationteacher preparation.
• Three or more years of professional experience…