Assistant Professor of Special Education — Bilingual Focus

SJSU Lurie College of Education; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Special Education at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The appointee will contribute to MA in Special Education and Education Specialist credential programs, with a focus on bilingual learners from diverse backgrounds.

The role includes teaching, scholarly activity, and service within a supportive, equity‑oriented environment at SJSU and in collaboration with local school districts.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Special Education or related field.
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly writing.
• Awareness of the educational goals of a diverse student population from cross-cultural study, training, teaching, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses in the Department of Special Education across undergraduate, credential, and MA programs.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda necessary for tenure and promotion.
• Provide service to the department through advising, curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation tasks; guide advisement for bilingual authorization.

Skills

Scholarly writing

Research potential

Cross-cultural awareness

Education

PhD or EdD in Special Education or related field

Job description

The Department of Special Education at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor position beginning August 2027. The appointee will contribute to MA in Special Education and Education Specialist credential programs, with a focus on bilingual learners from diverse backgrounds.

The role includes teaching, scholarly activity, and service within a supportive, equity‑oriented environment at SJSU and in collaboration with local school districts.