Assistant Professor, Special Education—Bilingual Focus

California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University in California seeks an Assistant Professor of Special Education to begin August 2027. You will teach courses across MA, credential, and undergraduate paths, and advance a scholarly research agenda while contributing to program development and accreditation efforts.

The candidate will support bilingual authorization, engage in inclusive pedagogy, and collaborate with Local Education Agencies across the region.

Qualifications

• PhD or EdD in Special Education or related field.
• Demonstrated potential for research and scholarly writing.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a diverse student population.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of courses in the Department of Special Education for Master’s, credential, and undergraduate students.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda necessary for tenure and promotion.
• Provide service to the department through advising, curriculum development, assessment and accreditation tasks, and recruitment activities.
• Guide advisement for the Department’s bilingual authorization program.
• Participate in shared governance and university committees.
• Organize all classes within the Canvas LMS and support inclusive teaching materials.

Skills

Research potential

Bilingual education awareness

Education

PhD/EdD in Special Education

Job description

San José State University in California seeks an Assistant Professor of Special Education to begin August 2027. You will teach courses across MA, credential, and undergraduate paths, and advance a scholarly research agenda while contributing to program development and accreditation efforts.

The candidate will support bilingual authorization, engage in inclusive pedagogy, and collaborate with Local Education Agencies across the region.