Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Special Education & AI

EKU Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EKU Careers invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Special Education for the academic year 2026-2027 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Virginia. The successful candidate will teach a full course load in traditional and online formats, develop a scholarly agenda, and provide academic advising. Preferred candidates will have expertise in educational technologies for learners with disabilities. Join a supportive academic community with a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in Special Education or related field.
• Three or more years of teaching experience in special education.
• Knowledge of current practices in professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education.
• Develop and maintain a scholarly agenda.
• Provide academic advising to students.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Knowledge of technology in education

Adaptability to trends in communication

Education

Ph.D. in Special Education or a closely related field

Job description

EKU Careers invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Special Education for the academic year 2026-2027 at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, Virginia. The successful candidate will teach a full course load in traditional and online formats, develop a scholarly agenda, and provide academic advising. Preferred candidates will have expertise in educational technologies for learners with disabilities. Join a supportive academic community with a commitment to inclusive education.