Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track)

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida is seeking a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education, focusing on teacher education. This role involves maintaining a systematic line of research, securing external funding, mentoring graduate students, and teaching courses within the Special Education Program. The position also includes service to the school, college, university, and profession, with a start date in August 2025.

Requirements

• An earned doctorate in special education or a closely related field.

Nice To Haves

• A strong record of or potential for research and scholarly writing.
• Success in seeking, securing and/or administering external grants or contracts appropriate for rank.
• Successful teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring graduate students.
• Collaboration with faculty, students, and school-based personnel.
• Active engagement with and/or leadership in relevant professional organizations.
• Supporting students with disabilities in early childhood and/or K-12 school settings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a well-developed, systematic line of research.
• Obtain external funding for research projects.
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Teach courses within the Special Education Program.
• Engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession.

Benefits

• Negotiable start-up package including reduced initial teaching, advising, and service loads.
• Moving expenses covered.
• Access to computer and technology resources.
• Graduate research assistant support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees