Open Rank Faculty in Special Education

Texas State University; Town of Texas (WI); Híbrido; USD 75.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Texas State University invites applications for a full-time, nine-month faculty position in Special Education within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The rank can be tenure-track at Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, or Professor with tenure beginning Fall 2027.

We seek a scholar with a clearly identifiable program of research in Special Education and a commitment to teaching across program areas, including undergraduate and graduate courses, mentoring students,

Formación

• A clearly identifiable program of research focused on Special Education.
• Ability to teach across multiple Special Education program areas.
• Commitment to undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation.
• Scholarly activity appropriate for tenure-track at a nine-month appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Special Education courses across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities.
• Supervising teacher candidates in field-based or clinical teaching experiences.
• Maintaining an active program of research with peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Seeking external funding to support research and personnel-preparation activities.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of Special Education programs.
• Providing service and leadership to the program, department, college, university, and profession.

Descripción del empleo

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University invites applications for one full-time, nine-month faculty position in Special Education. The position may be filled at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor with tenure, or Professor with tenure beginning fall 2027.

We seek a scholar with a clearly identifiable program of research focused on Special Education and improving educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate should be able to contribute to teaching across multiple Special Education program areas (i.e., Special Education generalist). Candidates from all areas of Special Education are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will contribute to the undergraduate and graduate Special Education programs and to the preparation of Special Education teachers and other professionals who serve individuals with disabilities. The candidate will teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, maintain an active program of research, advise and mentor students, contribute to program development, and provide service and leadership within the program, department, university, and profession. Courses are offered on campus, hybrid, and online (synchronous and asynchronous) during the day and in the evening.

Appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor rank will require meeting Texas State University and Department of Curriculum and Instruction standards for appointment with tenure.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate Special Education courses, including courses supporting teacher preparation and certification, across in-person, hybrid, and online modalities; developing or revising courses as program needs arise.
• Supervising teacher candidates in field-based or clinical teaching experiences.
• Maintaining an active and focused program of research that results in peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations.
• Seeking external funding to support research and/or personnel-preparation activities, as appropriate.
• Advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
• Contributing to the continued development and improvement of the Special Education programs.
• Supporting program activities related to educator preparation, state requirements, accreditation, and alignment to professional standards.
• Providing service and leadership to the Special Education program, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, university, and profession.

About The Department

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction is located within the College of Education at Texas State University. The department offers undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare educators and other professionals to support learning and student success across educational settings. Additional information about the Department of Curriculum and Instruction is available at https://www.education.txst.edu/ci/.