"Assistant or Associate Professor of Special Education - Bellarmine University"

Position Overview

The Annsley Frazier Thornton School of Education at Bellarmine University invites applications for a 9-month, on-site, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (rank commensurate with qualifications). We seek a dynamic educator and scholar with expertise and experience in special education (learning and behavior disorders) and who shares the ethos of our mission: to prepare caring, effective educators to teach and lead in diverse settings.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach in-person and online courses in:
  • K-12 Special Education methods (undergraduate and master's initial certification programs)
  • Research methods (advanced graduate and doctoral programs)
• Maintain an active research agenda focused on special education and/or teacher preparation.
• Pursue external funding to support research and program initiatives.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate, master's and doctoral students.
• Engage in school partnerships, community outreach, and service to professional organizations.
• Contribute to accreditation and assessment efforts across the School of Education.
• Support the university's mission by promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in education.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctorate in Special Education from a regionally accredited institution (ABD candidates must earn the doctorate by the time of hire).
• Minimum of three years of P-12 teaching experience as a certified special educator.
• Demonstrate excellence in university-level teaching with a strong foundation in special education theory and practice.
• Evidence of or strong potential for scholarly productivity (publications, presentations, grants).
• Demonstrated commitment to culturally responsive pedagogy and inclusive practices in education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities across a variety of settings and needs.
• Evidence of successful or potential collaboration with school districts, including professional development or outreach.
• Interest and/or experience in grant writing and external funding acquisition.
• A well-defined research agenda in special education or a closely related field.
• Experience serving on or chairing doctoral committees.

Candidates seeking appointment at the Associate Professor level must currently hold or have held that rank at a comparable institution.

Additional Information

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