Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education

Texas A&M University System; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching available

Professional development support

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University in Laredo, TX invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education to begin Fall 2027. This 9-month tenure-track/tenured position emphasizes teaching across modalities for undergraduate and online graduate programs and active mentoring of students.

The College of Education seeks candidates with a doctoral degree in Special Education or related field (ABDs considered), a PreK–12 certification/eligibility, and a record or potential in

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education or related field required; ABDs considered if degree completed before appointment.
• Current PreK–12 Special Education certification or eligibility with classroom experience.
• Proven or potential teaching ability in face-to-face undergraduate and online graduate courses.
• Encouraged to have documented special education work in public schools and Education Diagnostician certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and online graduate courses across modalities.
• Mentor students and participate in departmental, college, and university committees.
• Attend on-campus and workplace schedules as required.
• Engage in research and service aligned with the College of Education mission.

Skills

Teaching

Online courses

Mentoring students

Curriculum development

Education

Doctorate in Special Education

ABD considered

Job description

Job Title

Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Educational Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education to begin Fall 2027.

TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information, please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a9-month faculty appointment as a tenure-track assistant professor or a tenured associate professor. Primary duties will includeteaching across modalities, including face-to-face and online undergraduate courses and online graduate courses. Duties also includementoring students and serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a global society.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold adoctorate in Special Education or related field required. ABDs considered for Assistant Professor if degree is completed before appointment. Associate Professor candidates must meet qualifications for rank and tenure. All specializations welcome. Current PreK–12 special education certification or eligibility required, along with PreK–12 special education classroom experience. Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or potential in face-to-face undergraduate and online graduate courses. We strongly encourage candidates with documented record of special education work in public schools; ability to teach in areas that complement and strengthen our current programs; and educational Diagnostician Certification.

We offer competitive salaries.

• health insurance
• retirement benefits
• life insurance
• Additional pay is available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided.
• Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.