Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University seeks an Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education to begin Fall 2027. This is a 9-month faculty appointment, either tenure-track at the assistant professor rank or tenured at the associate professor rank. The position is based in Laredo, Texas, and requires a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace for face-to-face interactions.

Primary duties include teaching undergraduate courses in face-to-face and online formats and online graduate courses. The faculty member will also mentor students and serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. All areas of specialization are welcome.

The College of Education prepares culturally competent educational professionals for leadership in a global society. The university is a Hispanic Serving Institution and a member of the Texas A&M University System.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Special Education or a related field; ABD candidates may be considered for Assistant Professor if the degree is completed before appointment.
• Associate Professor candidates must meet qualifications for rank and tenure.
• Current PreK–12 special education certification or eligibility for certification.
• PreK–12 special education classroom experience.
• Demonstrated teaching effectiveness or potential in face-to-face undergraduate and online graduate courses.

Nice To Haves

• Documented record of special education work in public schools.
• Ability to teach in areas that complement and strengthen current programs.
• Educational Diagnostician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in face-to-face and online formats and graduate courses online.
• Mentor students.
• Serve on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.
• Maintain a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace for face-to-face interactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Additional pay available for summer teaching.
• Financial support for professional development opportunities, such as attending academic conferences.
• Moving expenses covered in whole or in part by the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree