Tenure-Track Professor: Special Education & Inclusion

University of West Alabama (UWA); Livingston (AL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of West Alabama invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education in the College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning. This on-campus position supports preparing highly qualified educators committed to inclusive practices, evidence-based instruction, and improved educational outcomes for students with exceptionalities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, advise

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited institution by the appointment start date.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education pedagogy, inclusive practices, assessment, and evidence-based interventions.
• Teaching experience in P–12 special education settings.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity consistent with a tenure-track appointment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to effective student advising, mentoring, and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate special education courses in face-to-face, hybrid, and online formats as assigned.
• Provide instruction in exceptionalities, inclusive education, evidence-based interventions, assessment, IEPs, behavior management, and differentiation.
• Supervise teacher candidates during field experiences, internships, and clinical placements.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Integrate educational technologies, current research, and evidence-based practices into instruction.
• Maintain an active scholarly agenda consistent with tenure and promotion.
• Engage in research, presentations, publications, and other scholarly activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

P–12 experience

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Special Education

Job description

The University of West Alabama invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education in the College of Education's Department of Teaching and Learning. This on-campus position supports preparing highly qualified educators committed to inclusive practices, evidence-based instruction, and improved educational outcomes for students with exceptionalities.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, advise