"Assistant Professor Special Education Adapted Curriculum"

Job Details

Position Summary

The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in the area of Special Education Adapted Curriculum to begin August 1, 2026. The Department seeks to hire a motivated faculty member with research and teaching interests broadly positioned within special education for students with moderate to severe disabilities, including but not limited to secondary-aged students, post-secondary transition, and/or adapting general education curriculum.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following:

• A letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications of the position as described above.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Electronic copies of up to three recent peer-reviewed articles published or in review.
• The contact information for three professional references. Please note that reference requests will be automatically solicited upon the submission of application.

Application Deadline: Applications will begin to be reviewed upon receipt. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 30, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Rachel Cagliani, at rcagliani@uga.edu.

Posting Details

Posting Number: F2487P

Working Title: Assistant Professor Special Education Adapted Curriculum

Department: COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA, the Mary Frances Early College of Education (MFE COE) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia includes 32 full-time faculty members and offers B.S.Ed., M.S., M.A.T., M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. Areas of concentration include Special Education (Adapted, General, and Birth through Kindergarten), Communication Sciences and Disorders, American Sign Language, and Applied Behavior Analysis. The Department is highly interdisciplinary, fostering collaboration across programs and with partners throughout the university and community. Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research, teaching excellence, and professional service. More information about the Department can be found at https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/.

College/Unit/Department website: https://coe.uga.edu/directory/communication-sciences-and-special-education/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Underutilization: None

Advertised Salary: Competitive Salary

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 09/19/2025

Job Closing Date: Open until filled

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title: Assistant Professor

Faculty Rank: Assistant Professor

Contract Type: Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status: Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in special education or a related field by the start date.

Additional Requirements:

• Evidence of high-quality research or evidence of potential to do so.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding or evidence of potential to do so.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification:

• Experience teaching at least one special education course at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Three years of P-12 teaching, or equivalent experience.
• Specialization in one or more of the following areas: secondary-aged students with moderate to severe disabilities, post-secondary transition, or adapting general education curriculum.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Establish a high-quality, coherent line of research, including publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles in highly regarded journals.
• Seek external funding for research projects and/or educational programs.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the candidate’s area of expertise.
• Advise graduate students and direct thesis and dissertation research.
• Support the special education program through ongoing service.
• Serve the institution and profession.

Percentage Of Time: 100

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. List of References with Contact Information