Assistant Professor - Special Education

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Lehman College, a senior college of The City University of New York, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Special Education. The candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses on campus and online, engaging a diverse student body and contributing to program development and scholarly activity.

The position emphasizes excellence in teaching, service, and research with opportunities for involvement in program assessment, accreditation, and student mentoring.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Special Education or related degree.
• Evidence of excellence in graduate-level teaching both in-person and online.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a teaching load of 18 credits per 9‑month academic year.
• Teach graduate-level and undergraduate courses on campus and online across modalities within the Special Education curriculum.
• Engage in program assessment, accreditation, and academic advisement, plus departmental/committee duties.
• Advise students, engage in and maintain an active program of research and scholarship, and contribute to service.
• Contribute to program development and faculty mentoring, including potential supervision of adjunct faculty.
• Occasional evening/weekend or asynchronous/synchronous online teaching; this is not a remote position.

Skills

Graduate-level teaching

Diversity & inclusion

Scholarly publication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Special Education or related degree

Job description

Assistant Professor - Special Education

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

The School of Education (SOE) is one of the six schools within Lehman College. SOE reflects the mission of the college in serving the Bronx, New York City, and surrounding region as an intellectual, economic, and cultural center. As the only public higher education school of education in the Bronx, SOE embrace’s a vision of preparing future educators to meet the needs of increasingly diverse student population who themselves represent a racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic spectrum that remains one of the strengths of our state and community.

SOE is organized in three departments: Early Childhood and Childhood Education; Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education (CLLSE); and Middle and High School Education. SOE offers initial preparation programs that include Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, English Education, Foreign Language, Science Education, Mathematics Education, Social Studies Education, TESOL, Literacy, and Special Education across grades. Bilingual Extensions in most certification areas is also offered. SOE also collaborates with the schools of Arts and Humanities and Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing in offering initial preparation programs in Music Education, Art Education, and Health Education. SOE offers two advanced preparation programs in Literacy Studies, Mental Health and Educational Leadership, including a doctorate in Organizational Leadership. SOE houses several institutes and centers to advance educator preparation, professional development, and school–community engagement.

CLLSE houses a variety of outstanding and nationally accredited graduate degree programs, with each culminating in a doctoral degree, or master’s degree, or an advanced certificate, and most leading to New York State Certification. Our faculty are committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching and are recognized for their work with Bronx and urban schools, districts, nonprofits, and other community organizations, and strive to provide transformational learning experiences for our graduate students. They are experienced in meeting the needs of adult learners and are dedicated to mentoring, motivating, and supporting our graduate students through consistent advisement, engaging instruction, continuous program improvement, and career placement.

The Department of Counseling, Leadership, Literacy, and Special Education (CLLSE) in the School of Education at Lehman College, City University of New York (Bronx, New York City) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Special Education.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in teaching, service, advocacy, and research in the field of Special Education to engage and inspire our economically, culturally, and linguistically diverse candidates, colleagues, and P–20 schools. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and skills for teaching graduate-level courses (on campus and online) in multiple modalities within the Special Education curriculum. Candidate may also be assigned to teach undergraduate courses and advise undergraduate students. The successful candidate will be expected to advise students, engage in and maintain an active program of research, scholarly work (including professional publications and presentations), service, and overall, maintain professional identity as a Special Educator. Excellent administrative and interpersonal skills are required. Familiarity with accreditation at the higher education level is helpful. This position reports directly to the chairperson of CLLSE.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include maintaining a teaching load of 18 credits per 9-month academic year. Teaching assignments include graduate-level and undergraduate courses delivered on campus and online across multiple instructional modalities within the Special Education curriculum.

The successful candidate will share responsibility for continuous program improvement and program accreditation, academic advisement, and department assignments, including administrative duties, program and course development.

Faculty are expected to maintain a regular on campus presence for teaching, office hours, departmental and other activities. In addition to eighteen (18) teaching hours per year, you are required to engage in research, scholarship, and service. You may be assigned to teach evenings and/or weekends, and/or online, either synchronously or asynchronously. This is not a remote position.

Other responsibilities include:

• Engage in student recruitment, application review, and admissions processes
• Engage in program assessment, accreditation activities, and ongoing program development and improvement initiatives
• Support department and program operations and clinical coordination to ensure effective student placement and supervision
• Collaborate with faculty and staff across departments and schools to advance interdisciplinary and sponsored program initiatives
• Pursue external funding opportunities to support research, program innovation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Develop and maintain articulation agreements and educational partnerships with schools and other external organizations and institutions.
• Engage in service to the university, college, school, and department through committee membership and related professional contributions
• Assist with program hiring, staffing, mentoring, and supervision of part‑time and adjunct faculty.
• Perform other related duties as assigned in support of program and institutional goals

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Special Education or related degree
• Demonstrated excellence in graduate‑level teaching through in‑person and online modalities.
• Experience working with diverse student populations. Strong commitment to social justice, anti‑racism, and anti‑oppression, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Ongoing record of scholarship.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collegially as a team member.

COMPENSATION

$89,777 - $105,588. 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

The review of applications will begin on October 20th, 2026 until a candidate is identified.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

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: 32810

Location: Lehman College

Job Type: Full-Time