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

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).