Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Special Education

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor in Special Education to join the Department of Human Development and School Services. The position begins in the 2027-2028 academic year and is tenure-track, with responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate teaching and active research.

The successful candidate will publish, secure external funding, and collaborate across college and university units while supporting student success in a diverse bilingual environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in person and online.
• Develop a research agenda with potential for funded projects.
• Commitment to scholarship and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Teach across undergraduate and graduate curriculum using diverse adult learning methods.
• Establish and sustain a productive research agenda with publications.
• Develop external collaborations and participate in service activities.

Skills

Teaching ability (in person & online)

Research agenda development

Grant writing potential

Education

Doctoral degree in special education

18 hours graduate work in special education

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks an Assistant Professor in Special Education to join the Department of Human Development and School Services. The position begins in the 2027-2028 academic year and is tenure-track, with responsibilities across undergraduate and graduate teaching and active research.

The successful candidate will publish, secure external funding, and collaborate across college and university units while supporting student success in a diverse bilingual environment.