Tenure-Track Professor, Disability Studies & Research

University of Hawaii - College of Education; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawaii - College of Education seeks an Assistant Professor for the Center on Disability Studies (CDS) at Manoa. The position is a 9-month tenure-track, with potential 11-month appointment as Associate Director, involving strategic leadership and program development for disability-related services.

You will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs, mentor students and colleagues, and contribute to meaningful federal funding opportunities while advancing CDS’ statewide impact

Qualifications

• PhD or ABD in a field such as psychology, special education, education, social work, or disability studies; degree conferred by hire date if ABD.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families in clinical, educational, community, or research settings.
• An emerging or established program of research and scholarly activity in developmental disabilities, health, special education, or related field.
• Knowledge of disability-related services and service-delivery systems; ability to contribute to culturally responsive clinical/community-based services.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in face-to-face, online or hybrid formats as needed.
• Mentor students and professionals in disability research, education and practice.
• Maintain regular in-person office hours to support student learning.
• Participate in accreditation processes and documentation.
• Maintain an active program of research and pursue federal funding opportunities.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership experience

Program development

Knowledge of disability services

Education

PhD (or ABD) in relevant field

Job description

University of Hawaii - College of Education seeks an Assistant Professor for the Center on Disability Studies (CDS) at Manoa. The position is a 9-month tenure-track, with potential 11-month appointment as Associate Director, involving strategic leadership and program development for disability-related services.

You will teach across undergraduate and graduate programs, mentor students and colleagues, and contribute to meaningful federal funding opportunities while advancing CDS’ statewide impact