Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2 positions)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Job summary

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) invites applications for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2 positions) to begin Fall 2027. The role is non-tenure track with a three-year appointment, teaching 15 credits per semester across face-to-face and online modalities and mentoring students.

The candidate should hold a doctorate in Special Education or related field (ABD considered) and have a valid teaching license or eligibility, with ability to teach in

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education or closely related field is required or ABD with completion before appointment.
• Current Special Education teaching license or certification, or eligibility for one, is required.
• Experience teaching Pre K-12 in special education and ability to teach both in-person undergraduate and online graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 semester credit hours per semester across modalities (face-to-face and online).
• Mentor students and serve on department, college, university, and professional committees.

Education

Doctorate in Special Education or closely related field

ABD (all but dissertation) considered

Job description

Job Title

Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2 positions)

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 the Texas A&M University System, welcomes applicants for an Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2 positions) to begin Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas, a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250,000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. This is a non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position with an initial three-year appointment. The appointment can be renewed based on annual evaluations and performance. Primary duties will include teaching 15 semester credit hours (the equivalent of five courses) per semester across modalities, including face-to-face and online undergraduate courses and online graduate courses. Duties also include mentoring students and serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace. The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a global society.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field. Candidates who are ABD (all but dissertation) will be considered, but they must complete the doctorate before the appointment begins. Applicants from all specializations within special education are welcome. A current special education teaching license or certification, or eligibility for one, is required. Classroom teaching experience in special education at the Pre K-12 level is also required as is the ability or documented potential to teach well in both in-person undergraduate and online graduate courses. We strongly encourage candidates with documented record of special education work in public schools; ability to teach in areas that complement and strengthen our current programs; and a Educational Diagnostician Certification.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance, retirement benefits, and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences, is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS. The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee. Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.