Tenure-Track Special Education Professor

University of West Alabama; 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 role focuses on preparing highly qualified educators through inclusive practices and evidence-based instruction.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise field experiences, advise students, contribute to program development, and engage in

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field 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, or potential for, 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.
• Provide instruction in areas such as exceptionalities, inclusive education, evidence-based interventions, assessment, IEPs, behavior management, and instructional 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 university expectations for tenure and promotion.
• Engage in research, presentations, publications, and other scholarly activities related to special education and teacher preparation.
• Pursue opportunities for professional collaboration, grant development, and externally supported initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum development, program review, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to accreditation activities and alignment with applicable Alabama standards.
• Assist in collecting and using candidate performance data to improve educator preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty to strengthen programs and clinical experiences.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with P–12 schools and educational agencies.
• Participate in recruitment, retention, and student success initiatives.
• Support outreach and professional learning opportunities for rural communities.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Advising and mentoring

Education

Earned doctorate in Special Education or closely related field

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 role focuses on preparing highly qualified educators through inclusive practices and evidence-based instruction.

The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses, supervise field experiences, advise students, contribute to program development, and engage in