Assistant Professor of Special Education

NMSU; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

New Mexico State University invites applications for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership, beginning August 2027. The application deadline is October 31, 2026.

Screening will begin November 1, 2026, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education (face-to-face and online), including bilingual/multilingual and multicultural SPED, advise

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in special education or disability studies from an accredited institution, or ABD considered, but the doctorate must be awarded by start date (August 2027).
• Experience teaching and/or researching in three or more areas: bilingual/multilingual and multicultural SPED; literacy/biliteracy; math instruction for students with disabilities; culturally sustaining and social justice pedagogies; SPED in rural/tribal and CLD contexts.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching for a minimum of three years in SPED settings in grades 4-12 (Upper Elementary/Secondary).
• Experience with diverse school–university–community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education (face-to-face and online modalities).
• Include coursework in bilingual/multilingual and multicultural special education.
• Serve as faculty advisor.
• Develop a strong research agenda aligned with the mission of TPAL, HEST, and the university; pursue external funding.
• Demonstrate evidence of scholarly activity and service to the School/College/University.
• In-person presence at the Las Cruces Main Campus is required.

Skills

Bilingual/multilingual

Literacy/biliteracy

Math instruction

Culturally sustaining education

Rural/Tribal education

Education

Doctorate in SPED or Disability Studies

Job description

Department Contact: Dr. Monique Matute-Chavarria, [e-mail].

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The College of Health, Education, and Social Transformation has a job opening for a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the School of Teacher Preparation, Administration and Leadership, beginning August 2027. The application deadline is October 31, 2026.

For Applications: Screening will begin November 1, 2026, with an anticipated start date of August 16, 2027.

Position Details

Position Title: Assistant Professor of Special Education

College/Division: College of Hlth, Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 350150-CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 73,643

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with the National Education Association (NEA).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education (face-to-face and online modalities), including coursework in bilingual/multilingual and multicultural special education with an emphasis in serving culturally and linguistically diverse learners in the region; serve as faculty advisor; develop a strong research agenda that is consistent with the mission of the School of TPAL, College of HEST, and the university; pursue external funding; demonstrate evidence of successful scholarship and creative activity; and exhibit a commitment to service to the School of TPAL, College of HEST, and University. In person presence at the Las Cruces Main Campus is required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in special education or disability studies from an accredited institution, or ABD considered, but the doctorate must be awarded by start date (August 2027).
• Evidence of teaching and/or research in three or more of the following:

1. bilingual/multilingual and multicultural special education
2. literacy/biliteracy/reading for students with disabilities
3. mathematics instruction for students with disabilities
4. culturally sustaining and social justice pedagogies
5. special education in rural, border, and/or Tribal communities, and culturally and linguistically diverse communities and contexts.

• Evidence of excellence in teaching for a minimum of three years in special education settings in grades 4-12 (Upper Elementary/Secondary).
• Experience with diverse school-university-community partnerships

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/multilingual proficiency, with particular interest in Spanish-English bilingualism and additional consideration of Indigenous languages and/or American Sign Language.
• Demonstrated record of, or ability to establish, scholarly productivity in special education and secure external support and grant funding related to the specialty area.
• Demonstrated experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations as well as rural and tribal communities.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.