Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2 positions)

Texas A; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Summer teaching pay

Moving expenses covered

Job summary

Texas A&M International University invites applications for two Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education positions in Laredo, TX, beginning Fall 2027. This is a non-tenure track, nine-month faculty appointment with a three-year initial term, renewable based on evaluations.

Primary duties include teaching 15 credits per semester across modalities—face-to-face and online undergraduate and graduate courses—plus mentoring students and serving on committees.

Qualifications

• PhD in Special Education or closely related field required.
• Current Special Education teaching license or eligibility required.
• ABD candidates considered but must finish doctorate before appointment begins.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester across modalities (face-to-face and online undergraduate and online graduate).
• Mentor students and serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.
• Attend on-campus work schedule and maintain regular presence on site.

Skills

PhD in Special Ed

Teaching license

Online teaching

ABD candidate

PreK-12 teaching

Education

Doctorate in Special Education

ABD (All But Dissertation)

Job description

Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2positions)

Job Title

Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2positions)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

Educational Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of theTexas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for anInstructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2positions) to begin Fall 2027.

The university advances knowledgethrough research and discovery, teaching and learning, communityengagement and public service, and with an intentional focus onstudent success and research excellence. For more information,please visit https://www.tamiu.edu/

This is a non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position with aninitial three-year appointment. The appointment can be renewedbased on annual evaluations and performance. Primary duties willinclude teaching 15 semester credit hours (the equivalent of fivecourses) per semester across modalities, including face-to-face andonline undergraduate courses and online graduate courses. Dutiesalso include mentoring students and serving on departmental,college, university, and professional committees. This positionrequires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule ofattendance on campus and in the workplace.

The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highlyeffective, culturally competent educational professionals who areequipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a globalsociety.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Special Educationor a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD (all butdissertation) will be considered, but they must complete thedoctorate before the appointment begins. Applicants from allspecializations within special education are welcome. A currentspecial education teaching license or certification, or eligibilityfor one, is required. Classroom teaching experience in specialeducation at the Pre K-12 level is also required as is the abilityor documented potential to teach well in both in-personundergraduate and online graduate courses. We strongly encouragecandidates with documented record of special education work inpublic schools; ability to teach in areas that complement andstrengthen our current programs; and a Educational DiagnosticianCertification.

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package includinghealth insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance.Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial supportfor professional development opportunities, such as attendingacademic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are coveredin whole or in part by the university.

Application Process

The first review of applications will be 11/4/2026. The completed employment application must include:

• Letter of interest or cover letter that addressesqualifications
• Current curriculum vitae
• Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
• Names and contact information of three current professionalreferences

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT

During the applicationprocess, you have only one opportunity to enter the requestedinformation, upload documents, and submit the application. You willnot be able to make changes or add additional documents once you"Submit" the application materials. The software does not allow youto "Save" your application and return to complete the process at alater time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided underResume/CV to drop or upload files.

Applications received by Texas A&M International Universitymust have all job application data entered. Failure to provide alljob application data could result in an invalid submission and arejected application. "See resume" is not an acceptable entry inthe job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to acriminal history investigation, and employment is contingent uponthe institution's verification of credentials and/or otherinformation required by the institution's procedures, including thecompletion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.