Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education

Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Department Summary:
The Department of Special Education at Bridgewater State University (BSU) invites applications for the position of full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education.

The mission of the department is to prepare special educators and related professionals to teach, lead, and serve in a diverse and evolving global society. The department offers programs designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students who are interested in obtaining Massachusetts initial licensure area of Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-2, PreK-8, or 5-12) or as a Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (PreK-2, or all levels). The department also offers two minors designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students who have an interest in students with disabilities.

At the graduate level the department offers nine different M.Ed. programs that provide initial and professional licenses in Moderate and Severe disabilities, non-licensure, and qualifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. There are also four certificate programs for transition specialists, autism, social emotional learning, and applied behavior analysis. The Department supports a variety of off-campus cohort programs that provide qualifications for licensure, complete M.Ed. programs, or complete certificate programs. The Department is growing its leadership capacity for this Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming and is seeking a faculty member to guide the M.Ed. pathway to Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and the graduate ABA certificate program.

The special education licensure programs at Bridgewater State University meet all Massachusetts Department of Education licensure requirements and standards established by the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC). The department's Applied Behavior Analysis coursework is designed to align with standards set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

The Department of Special Education at Bridgewater State University is part of a cohesive campus community that provides professional opportunities for faculty advancement in teaching and scholarship and a clear path to tenure. Funding for faculty scholarship is available through the Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship as well as the Office of Teaching and Learning. There is also a significant institutional commitment to undergraduate research and international engagement.

Bridgewater State University is committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among its faculty, staff and students, and to strengthening a justice-informed identity as identified in our strategic plan. This emphasis is reflected throughout the University's curricular and co-curricular activities. The University values scholarship and other ways in which faculty express their professional contributions and accomplishments. This flexibility sustains the need for faculty excellence, while also recognizing the diversity of talents and interests of our faculty as they move up the tenure ladder.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the Commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. Our commitment to equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.


Essential Duties:
The Department of Special Education invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September of 2027. The successful candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibility include undergraduate Special Education major and graduate programs, both in licensure and non-licensure, supervising student practicum, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will model effective practices relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other responsibilities include academic advising and practicum supervision in the department's teacher licensure programs. The successful applicant will collaborate with departmental faculty and engage with College of Education & Health Sciences colleagues and other internal and external partners on the assessment, refinement, and expansion of existing programs. This position requires regularly scheduled office hours for student consultation.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the successful candidate will serve as lead faculty and program coordinator for the department's BCBA-qualifying coursework and Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program. This includes ensuring the curriculum meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence (VCS) requirements and current task list standards; coordinating supervised fieldwork and practicum placements for students pursuing BCBA certification; and leading efforts to secure, maintain, or renew BACB program approval, including any transition to BACB Pathway 1 accreditation requirements.



Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD or Ed.D. in Education or closely related discipline from an accredited university by September 1, 2027, along with documented coursework highly relevant to special education teacher education. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.

Assistant Professor, Department of Special Education

Rank: Assistant Professor
Tenure Information: Tenure Track

Department Summary:
The Department of Special Education at Bridgewater State University (BSU) invites applications for the position of full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education.

The mission of the department is to prepare special educators and related professionals to teach, lead, and serve in a diverse and evolving global society. The department offers programs designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students who are interested in obtaining Massachusetts initial licensure area of Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-2, PreK-8, or 5-12) or as a Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (PreK-2, or all levels). The department also offers two minors designed to meet the needs of undergraduate students who have an interest in students with disabilities.

At the graduate level the department offers nine different M.Ed. programs that provide initial and professional licenses in Moderate and Severe disabilities, non-licensure, and qualifications as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. There are also four certificate programs for transition specialists, autism, social emotional learning, and applied behavior analysis. The Department supports a variety of off-campus cohort programs that provide qualifications for licensure, complete M.Ed. programs, or complete certificate programs. The Department is growing its leadership capacity for this Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) programming and is seeking a faculty member to guide the M.Ed. pathway to Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) certification and the graduate ABA certificate program.

The special education licensure programs at Bridgewater State University meet all Massachusetts Department of Education licensure requirements and standards established by the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC). The department's Applied Behavior Analysis coursework is designed to align with standards set by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB).

The Department of Special Education at Bridgewater State University is part of a cohesive campus community that provides professional opportunities for faculty advancement in teaching and scholarship and a clear path to tenure. Funding for faculty scholarship is available through the Center for the Advancement of Research and Scholarship as well as the Office of Teaching and Learning. There is also a significant institutional commitment to undergraduate research and international engagement.

Bridgewater State University is committed to supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging among its faculty, staff and students, and to strengthening a justice-informed identity as identified in our strategic plan. This emphasis is reflected throughout the University's curricular and co-curricular activities. The University values scholarship and other ways in which faculty express their professional contributions and accomplishments. This flexibility sustains the need for faculty excellence, while also recognizing the diversity of talents and interests of our faculty as they move up the tenure ladder.

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students; focused on the continuous improvement of its people; and is responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the Commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewater's accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking and the pursuit of new knowledge and deeper understanding. The teaching and learning environment at Bridgewater also cultivates meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships and fosters an appreciation for global engagement aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition. Our commitment to equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.


Essential Duties:
The Department of Special Education invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in September of 2027. The successful candidate will work with undergraduate and graduate students. Teaching responsibility include undergraduate Special Education major and graduate programs, both in licensure and non-licensure, supervising student practicum, and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will model effective practices relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Other responsibilities include academic advising and practicum supervision in the department's teacher licensure programs. The successful applicant will collaborate with departmental faculty and engage with College of Education & Health Sciences colleagues and other internal and external partners on the assessment, refinement, and expansion of existing programs. This position requires regularly scheduled office hours for student consultation.

In addition to the responsibilities above, the successful candidate will serve as lead faculty and program coordinator for the department's BCBA-qualifying coursework and Applied Behavior Analysis certificate program. This includes ensuring the curriculum meets Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) Verified Course Sequence (VCS) requirements and current task list standards; coordinating supervised fieldwork and practicum placements for students pursuing BCBA certification; and leading efforts to secure, maintain, or renew BACB program approval, including any transition to BACB Pathway 1 accreditation requirements.



Required Qualifications:

• Earned PhD or Ed.D. in Education or closely related discipline from an accredited university by September 1, 2027, along with documented coursework highly relevant to special education teacher education. Successful applicants must provide official transcripts documenting academic credentials required for the position as a condition of employment.