Visiting Assistant Professor, Special Education

Excel Campus Activities; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Campus Activities invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Special Education role, starting Fall 2025. The position requires a doctorate in special education and involves teaching undergraduate and graduate courses while contributing to curriculum development at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• At least 18 graduate-level credits in special education by August 2025.
• Evidence of strong teaching at the higher education level.
• Minimum of 3 years PK-12 teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in traditional and online formats.
• Contribute to curriculum development.
• Participate in departmental service and mission.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Education

Doctorate in Special Education or related field

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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number F00662P Position Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Special Education Department Teacher & Administrator Preparation Location Arlington Job Family Faculty Position Status Full-time Rank Non-Tenured Work Hours Standard Open to External and Internal FLSA Exempt Duration Funding expected to continue Pay Basis Monthly Benefits Eligible Yes Job Summary

The Department of Teacher and Administrator Preparation in the College of Education, at the University of Texas at Arlington, invites applications for a 9-month Visiting Assistant Professor position with specific specialization in mild moderate disabilities beginning of Fall 2025.

In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to accept work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits at UTA

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

To Help You Understand The Full Value Of These Benefits, We Have Created a Tool That Calculates The Total Worth Of Your Compensation Package. This Tool Takes Into Account All Of The Benefits That You Are Eligible For, Including Health Insurance, Retirement Plans, And Paid Time Off. To Access This Tool And Learn More About The Total Value Of Your Benefits, Please Click On The Following Link:

https://resources.uta.edu/hr/services/records/compensation-tools.php

CBC Requirement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Successful candidates will:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in both traditional and online formats (4-course teaching load in the fall and spring semesters);
• Contribute to curriculum development; and
• Contribute to the department, college, and university’s mission through service.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications For This Position Include:

• An earned doctorate in special education or related field (e.g., educational psychology, school psychology) with at least 18 graduate-level credits in special education by August 2025;
• Evidence of strong teaching at the higher education level; and
• A minimum of 3 years of PK-12 classroom teaching experience in special education.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to candidates who have experience related to PK-12 teacher education in content areas such as mathematics, science, literacy, or technology.

Special Conditions for Eligibility Department Information

The Department of Teacher and Administrator Preparation offers undergraduate teacher certification programs in elementary education, elementary bilingual and ESL education, secondary education, and special education. An expanding offering of on- campus and online certification, endorsements, and master’s degree programs in areas such as literacy education; Mind, Brain, and Education; Instructional and Learning Design Technology; mathematics education; and science education, with additional programs in the planning stages.

Home to 1,200 students, 32 faculty members, and 22 staff members, the College of Education not only prepares education professionals to lead North Texas in a dynamic and changing environment but also contributes to the national dialogue surrounding education in the 21st Century. The College is currently one of the state’s top producers of outstanding education professionals and is committed to meeting the goals of the UTA Strategic Plan/2030 (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/).

University Information

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

Working Title EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

ADA Accommodations

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [e-mail].

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 09/01/2025 Open Date 06/17/2025 Review Start Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, applicants should go to (https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/32151) and submit the following materials:

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts (required only for candidates for whom their degree is not in the same discipline as the one in which they will teach)
• Contact information for 3 references
  
  

Optional Documents:

• Official Transcripts
  
  

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions may be addressed to Dr. Joyce Myers at [e-mail].

For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta.

Requirement Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your PhD Discipline? (Open Ended Question)
• * How many years of of experience do you have as a faculty in higher education?
• None/less than 2 years
• 2-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7 years or more
  

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover/Interest Letter
  
  

Optional Documents

• Transcripts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Events Services

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