Assistant Professor in Special Education: Specialization in Critical Disability Studies
About The Position
The University of Washington Tacoma’s School of Education is seeking applicants for a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Critical Disability Studies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service within a diverse and inclusive academic community. This position is a full-time (100% FTE) faculty role with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2027. The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, with the possibility of reappointment following a successful academic review. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and mentoring students from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate (or foreign equivalent) in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university by the start of the appointment.
- A minimum of 3 years of full-time credentialed experience teaching in diverse PK-12 special education settings in the USA.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching in the candidate’s areas of expertise.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and pursue a scholarly research agenda in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Responsibilities
- Engage in teaching, research, and service.
- Perform highly effective and inclusive teaching using a variety of pedagogical techniques and technologies in an urban-serving campus environment.
- Teach in multiple modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid courses.
- Teach in one or more of the following subject areas: special education; critical disability studies; reading and literacy; assessment; inclusion pedagogies; social emotional learning; behavioral development and supports; multi-tiered systems of support; teacher preparation.
- Mentor undergraduate and graduate students with diverse experiences and backgrounds.
- Perform research and service in the candidate’s area of expertise.
- Develop and maintain a rigorous scholarly agenda.
- Actively participate in unit-specific activities such as accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and program reviews.
- Mentor students.
- Participate in school and campus committees.
- Maintain external relationships with communities, school partners, and state-level professional organizations.
Benefits
- A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/ .
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
