Assistant Professor - Early Childhood (Birth to 5) Special Education
About The Position
The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Early Childhood (Birth to 5) Special Education. This position, in partnership with Uintah School District, will be based at the Central Cove Early Learning Center on the USU Uintah Basin campus in Vernal, UT. The role involves teaching, research, and collaborative leadership with district personnel. The department's mission is to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities through research, preparing professionals, and disseminating evidence-based practices. The successful candidate will teach in the online undergraduate and master’s programs and establish an independent research program. This is a full-time, 9-month academic year position located at the USU Uintah Basin campus, not eligible for telework. Review begins October 2026, with an anticipated start date of August 2027.
Requirements
- Doctorate in special education or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered.
- Expertise in early childhood special education.
- Direct service experience with individuals with disabilities.
- A history of positive working relationships with teachers, clinicians, administrators, and faculty.
- Evidence of potential to be an excellent college-level teacher.
- Evidence of potential to be an effective, productive scholar and researcher.
Nice To Haves
- Special education teaching experience in a public school setting.
- Experience providing training and support to special education professionals and paraprofessionals within a public school setting.
- BCBA-D certification by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (or eligibility for certification by the end of the first semester of employment).
- Evidence of potential to obtain extramural funding for research and/or training activities.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling faculty
- Teaching on-campus and distance undergraduate and/or graduate classes in early childhood special education
- Supervising undergraduate and graduate student field experiences
- Advising and mentoring graduate students
- Providing leadership and support to Uintah School District staff at the Central Cove Early Learning Center
- Carrying out an active line of research and publication on topics related to early childhood special education
- Collaborating in department and university program development
- Providing service to the department, university, community, state, and scholarly discipline as appropriate
Benefits
- Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
