Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education

The Department of Special Education invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September of 2027. The successful candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibility include undergraduate Special Education major and graduate programs, both in licensure and non-licensure, supervising student practicum, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will model effective practices relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other responsibilities include academic advising and practicum supervision in the department’s teacher licensure programs. The successful applicant will collaborate with departmental faculty and engage with College of Education & Health Sciences colleagues and other internal and external partners on the assessment, refinement, and expansion of existing programs. This position requires regularly scheduled office hours for student consultation.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the successful candidate will serve as lead faculty and program coordinator for the department’s BCBA-qualifying coursework and Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program. This includes ensuring the curriculum meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence (VCS) requirements and current task list standards; coordinating supervised fieldwork and practicum placements for students pursuing BCBA certification; and leading efforts to secure, maintain, or renew BACB program approval, including any transition to BACB Pathway 1 accreditation requirements.