"Assistant or Associate Professor in Special Education"

About Binghamton University:

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Job Description:

The Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Leadership at Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor with expertise in special education to begin in Fall 2026. This faculty member's primary affiliation would be within the Master of Education in Special Education program, a program for students seeking a master's degree and NYS initial and professional teaching certification in grades pre-K-12.

Job Description:

Binghamton University's Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership (TLEL) department, housed within the College of Community of Public Affairs (CCPA), seeks a 10-month, tenure-track Assistant/Associate professor of special education to work with students pursuing degrees in special education. Current faculty research interests include effective teacher preparation, interventions for academics, discipline and behavior, special education policy and advocacy, and workforce issues. Faculty are expected to teach four classes per academic year, in both in person and online asynchronous formats. There are also opportunities for mentoring doctoral students from our highly interdisciplinary graduate programs.

For candidates appointed at the Associate professor rank:
The successful candidate will also serve as coordinator for the special education program. This will involve providing leadership in program development and review, supporting accreditation and certification processes, and fostering strong relationships with school and community partners. Prior experience with program coordination and curriculum leadership is preferred for candidates seeking appointment at the rank of associate professor.

This position is an in-person position. A remote appointment is not an option.

Requirements:

• Earned doctoral degree or anticipate having doctoral degree conferred by July 1st, 2026 in special education or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated potential for developing an independent research program in special education, including potential for writing grants and obtaining external funding.
• Experience teaching online asynchronous, and/or in person (traditional) environments.
• Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, and inclusion within the campus community and in schools
• Minimum of three years PK-12 classroom teaching experience in special education or general education classrooms serving students with disabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience with program coordination
• Experience with curriculum leadership

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information:

Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the ADA Coordinator by completing the following Request Form.

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Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194749

Review of applications will begin on January 21, 2026. The position is open until filled.

Please submit:
1. Full curriculum vitae (CV),
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

The review of application materials will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position should be emailed to Nicole Fenty, PhD, Chair - Department of Teaching, Learning, and Educational Leadership and Search Committee Chair (nfenty@binghamton.edu).