Assistant Professor of Special Education

City University of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City College of New York invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position in Special Education to begin in the Fall of 2027. The successful candidate will teach courses in the Special Education program, provide academic advisement, and participate in committee work. Qualified applicants will have the Ph.D.

or Ed.D. in Special Education or equivalent, with demonstrated scholarship and the ability to collaborate with colleagues and external partners.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or equivalent; ability to teach successfully; demonstrated scholarship or achievement; ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Special Education program.
• Provide academic advisement to students.
• Participate in committee work and service to the department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to seek external funding and with local school districts.

Skills

Face-to-face, online & hybrid teaching

Undergraduate and graduate teaching

Urban education commitment

Public school collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Special Education or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Professor of Special Education

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The School of Education at The City College of New York invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor position in Special Education to begin in the Fall of 2027. The position requires service to the department and college and academic advisement. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues to seek external funding, to collaborate with local school districts, to teach courses in the Special Education program, and to participate in committee work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or Ed.D. Special Education or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Commitment to urban education.

• Experience teaching or working in an official capacity in public schools.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $79,630 - $94,017

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

November 2, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32797

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time