Assistant or Associate Professor in Special Education

Loyola Marymount University•Lewisboro, NY

1d•$86,000 - $136,000

About The Position

Loyola Marymount University's School of Education seeks a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Special Education beginning in fall of the 2027–2028 academic year. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and leadership across the special education program, including undergraduate, credential, and MA coursework. Applicants must hold a doctorate in special education or a closely related field when they apply. The candidate will contribute to LMU's teacher-scholar model by teaching a diverse student body, maintaining a research and creative-work agenda, mentoring students, participating in academic, professional, and/or community service, and advancing equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility. The role includes leading program development, curriculum design, and continuous improvement; supporting accreditation and program review; and advancing strategic growth to keep programs responsive to educator workforce needs, research, state credential requirements, and the needs of students, families, schools, and communities. Teaching responsibilities typically involve nine units per semester (a 3/3 annual course load), particularly in special education courses in credential, certificate, and MA programs. The faculty member will design curriculum and syllabi in alignment with department and program objectives and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards, advise and mentor students, and incorporate emerging research and educational trends into teaching and program improvement. The candidate will maintain an active research and scholarship agenda, publish and disseminate work through peer-reviewed and conference outlets, and participate in grant-making and fundraising to support research and program development. Service includes collaborating on course and program review and improvement, supporting assessment and candidate initiatives, managing grants, working with school and community partners, serving on department, college, and university committees, and contributing to professional organizations. The Department of Teaching and Learning prepares K–12 educators across public, Catholic, independent, and charter school settings. Its offerings include California teaching and education specialist credentials, bilingual authorization, alternative certifications, and three MA programs, delivered through in-person, hybrid, and online formats. The department's credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Requirements

Doctorate in special education or a related field, held at the time of application.
Special education teaching credential issued by a U.S. state credentialing agency.
At least three years of experience teaching multilingual and racially diverse students with disabilities in PK–12 schools.
At least two years of successful graduate-level teaching experience, in person and/or online.
Three or more peer-reviewed publications in special education, inclusive education, disability studies in education, teacher preparation, or related areas.
Knowledge of high-leverage practices and multi-tiered systems of support, including their limitations, especially for multilingual learners and under-resourced communities.
Knowledge of state and national professional standards and applicable licensure and accreditation standards in special education.
Knowledge of the law governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading, coordinating, designing, revising, or evaluating special education teacher preparation and/or alternative certification programs.
Experience with state credentialing, accreditation, assessment, or continuous improvement processes for teacher preparation programs.
Familiarity with state performance assessments such as edTPA.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and other stakeholders to advance shared programmatic goals.

Responsibilities

Teach typically nine units per semester (3/3 annual course load), particularly special education courses in credential, certificate, and MA programs.
Design curriculum and prepare syllabi aligned with department and program goals and California Commission on Teacher Credentialing standards.
Advise and mentor students.
Stay current with emerging research and educational trends and apply them to teaching and program improvement.
Maintain an active scholarship and research agenda, and publish and disseminate scholarship through peer-reviewed and conference outlets.
Participate in grant-making and fundraising activities supporting research and program development.
Collaborate with faculty and department leadership to review, revise, align, and improve special education courses and programs.
Support strategic growth through program assessment, candidate support initiatives, grant management, and collaboration with school and community partners.
Participate in department, college, and university committees.
Provide service to professional organizations.
Engage with partnership schools and organizations.
Lead program development, curriculum design, and continuous improvement, and support accreditation and program review activities.