Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education (2 positions)

Texas A&M University System • Laredo, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU), a member of the Texas A&M University System, is seeking to hire two Instructional Assistant Professors of Special Education to begin in Fall 2027. TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8,000 students located in Laredo, Texas. The university is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research, teaching, learning, community engagement, and public service, with a strong focus on student success and research excellence. This is a non-tenure track, nine-month faculty position with an initial three-year appointment, renewable based on annual evaluations and performance. The primary responsibilities include teaching 15 semester credit hours (five courses) per semester across various modalities, including face-to-face and online undergraduate courses, and online graduate courses. Additional duties involve mentoring students and serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees. This position requires regular on-campus presence and face-to-face interactions in the workplace. The College of Education's mission is to prepare highly effective, culturally competent educational professionals prepared for leadership roles in a global society.

Requirements

• Hold a doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field (ABD candidates will be considered if they complete the doctorate before the appointment begins).
• A current special education teaching license or certification, or eligibility for one.
• Classroom teaching experience in special education at the Pre K–12 level.
• Ability or documented potential to teach well in both in-person 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 our current programs.
• Educational Diagnostician Certification.

Responsibilities

• Teaching 15 semester credit hours (the equivalent of five courses) per semester across modalities, including face-to-face and online undergraduate courses and online graduate courses.
• Mentoring students.
• Serving on departmental, college, university, and professional committees.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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