Asst Professor, Special Ed (LBD): Research & Teaching

University of Kentucky College of Education; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky College of Education seeks an Assistant Professor in Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD). The position supports LBD programs across elementary and secondary levels and is tenure-eligible on a 9-month appointment beginning August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities include maintaining a productive research program with external funding, teaching two courses per semester, advising students, engaging with K-12 and university colleagues in program planning, and

Qualifications

• Evidence of scholarly research in Learning and Behavior Disorders.
• Experience mentoring students and supervising fieldwork or practica.
• Ability to collaborate with K-12 and university faculty.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a productive research agenda including pursuing external funding.
• Teach two courses per semester with emphasis on coursework and fieldwork supervision.
• Advise current and incoming students.

Skills

Research planning

Teaching

Student advising

Collaboration

Education

Doctoral degree in Special Education

Job description

University of Kentucky College of Education seeks an Assistant Professor in Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD). The position supports LBD programs across elementary and secondary levels and is tenure-eligible on a 9-month appointment beginning August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities include maintaining a productive research program with external funding, teaching two courses per semester, advising students, engaging with K-12 and university colleagues in program planning, and