"Assistant Professor (tenure-earning) in Special Education"

Job Details

ABOUT THE POSITION:The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education. The ideal candidate will be well grounded in the knowledge and pedagogy of special education for students PreK-12 exhibiting a range of disabilities. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain scholarly activities, teach courses in special education and engage in school, college, university, and national service.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses specifically in special education as well as other foundational courses for both the undergraduate and graduate programs within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction;
• Supervise and mentor students during their internship;
• Collaborate with colleagues to conduct program/course planning and revision;
• Engage in scholarly endeavors, including presentations and refereed publications;
• Provide academic advisement and mentoring;
• Provide service to the University, College, Community, and Profession;

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Special Education or related field (ABD may be considered)
• Three (3) years minimum of instructional experience with students PreK-12 in special education settings

Preferred Qualifications:

• BCBA
• Expertise in Autism and Special Education.
• Evidence of scholarship (published, in press, or submitted, and presentations).
• Demonstrated potential in grant writing and implementation.
• Experience teaching university students in online, hybrid, and/or face-to-face models.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities.
• Experience in teaching and service with diverse populations and/or in urban settings with a variety of ages, both typically developing children as well as those with developmental delays and disabilities.
• Demonstrate an understanding of issues of importance to special education and administration, education PK-12, and teacher preparation and professional development.
• Potential for collaboration with university and community partners.

Rank and Salary: This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available.

APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2026; Spring 2026 considered

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:The College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences is comprised of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the Department of Kinesiology. The College offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in teacher education and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with concentrations in exercise science, physical education, and sport and fitness management. The Educator Preparation Program serves undergraduate and graduate candidates in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Collaborative Education (special education), Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, English Language Arts, General Science, General Social Sciences, History, Mathematics, Music Education, Orientation and Mobility, Physical Education, Physics, Visual Arts, Visual Impairments, and World Languages. The College also offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (5th year Alternative Master’s initial license), a Master of Education degree with concentrations in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and a Master of Science degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. All programs have achieved regional and national recognition for excellence and are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education and accredited by CAEP. For detailed information about the Teacher Education Program at UAH, visit https://www.uah.edu/ceshs.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1969, The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America’s premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world’s most critical technological challenges. UAH, a part of the University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create and communicate knowledge. UAH has eight colleges, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers and institutes. Located in the heart of the Technology Hub of the South, UAH serves as the anchor tenant of the second-largest research park in the United States, Cummings Research Park. UAH boasts storied partnerships with Redstone Arsenal, NASA and the Department of Defense. The institution is a member of the Gulf South athletic conference. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge to prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.

ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work, and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:Applications will be reviewed as received. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter of interest (relating your experiences to the required and preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position), curriculum vitae, official transcripts, one or two recent scholarly publications or scholarly works in progress and three current letters of recommendation (within the past year) to:

Special Education Faculty Search, UAH College of Education 301 Sparkman Drive – Roberts Hall 323, Huntsville, AL 35899. Email: linda.smithey@uah.edu. Please refer to the log number 26-27-641.

*Please note: digital submissions via e‐mail are preferred over mailed submissions.

Please direct any questions related to the position to: Dr. Kimberly Hile, Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, College of Education, Sport and Human Sciences (Kimberly.Hile@uah.edu).

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.