School of Education - Assistant Professor - Special Education Collaborative Teacher Education - Curriculum and Instruction, Tenure Track
About The Position
The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for appointment to a 9-month tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor to begin August 2025. Salary and terms of appointment are commensurate with prior experience. We seek a candidate in Special Education Collaborative Teacher Education with visionary leadership to guide our programs’ growth through excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service. Responsibilities include engaging in scholarly activities such as securing grants, conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at conferences. The candidate will also teach undergraduate and graduate courses, contribute service to the university and the profession, collaborate with faculty and administrators to meet accreditation standards, and develop partnerships with schools to enhance program offerings. UAB School of Education and Human Sciences Situated in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, the UAB School of Education and Human Sciences is home to undergraduate and graduate programs in educator preparation, counselor education, community health and human services, and kinesiology. Our programs are accredited by relevant organizations and are staffed by world-class faculty. As part of a Carnegie Research 1 institution, faculty are nationally/internationally recognized scholars who pursue positive impact through research, grants, and dissemination activities. They integrate technology and exemplify best practices in teaching—making learning both engaging and rewarding. Through collaboration with our community partners, our programs provide frequent and early opportunities for field experiences, culminating in the kinds of internships that promote success in future employment. The UAB School of Education and Human Science’s innovative programs prepare our students well for the diverse world of today and tomorrow.
Requirements
- An earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field or an anticipated earned doctorate in Special Education or closely related field by August 2025
- Evidence of strong potential for maintaining an active research and publication agenda
- Evidence of strong potential for successful university teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Two or more years of teaching or direct service experience in one or more of the Special Education fields
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of strong potential for securing extramural funding
- Successful online university-level teaching experiences
- Successful teaching experience with diverse populations
- Evidence of strong potential to form collaborative partnerships with university colleagues, local schools and programs, community partners, and relevant state agencies
Responsibilities
- Engaging in scholarly activities such as securing grants, conducting research, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at conferences.
- Teach undergraduate and graduate courses
- Contribute service to the university and the profession
- Collaborate with faculty and administrators to meet accreditation standards
- Develop partnerships with schools to enhance program offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
