"Open Rank Assistant/Associate/Professor and Graduate Program Director for Special Education"

Position Summary

The Department of Education at Manhattan University seeks outstanding applicants for an Open Rank Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty and Graduate Program Director appointment at the level of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, with an anticipated start date in August 2026. This search is open to candidates with a terminal degree in special education. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in the Department of Education.
• Develop and maintain course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and assessments in alignment with program objectives.
• Model excellence in teaching.
• Advise between 25-35 students each semester.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with the Education Department faculty in the following programs: Adolescence Education with Special Education, Childhood Education with Special Education and Graduate Special Education.
• Engage in scholarly research and contribute to the advancement of the field through publications, presentations and grant activity.
• Provide professional service to the department and University.

Program Director Responsibilities:

• Promote and model excellence in teaching and learning in the Department.
• Manage all aspects of graduate program administration, advisement, and communication.
• Lead program revision efforts to develop new Students with Disabilities (SWD) All Grades masters and accelerated masters programs aligned with NYSED requirements
• Create and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with partner schools.
• Prepare and submit reports for program accreditation and state registration.
• Support the recruitment and retention of students.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must ascribe to the Lasallian mission.
• Hold a Doctorate in special education.
• Experience in teaching and administration in a higher education context.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a strong knowledge of New York State Education Standards and New York City schools.

The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences:

This is an excellent time to join the Department of Education in the Kakos School of Arts and Sciences. The Education Department offers AAQEP accredited degrees including BS degrees which render students eligible for initial certification in Adolescent Education and Childhood Education upon graduation. We also offer 5-year BS/MS degrees in Special Education. Our education degrees lead to New York State teaching certifications.

The University:

Manhattan University is a Catholic institution of higher learning in the Lasallian tradition of excellence in teaching and research, respect for individual dignity, and commitment to social justice inspired by the innovator of modern pedagogy, John Baptist de La Salle. Manhattan University offers degree programs in liberal arts, business, education, engineering, and science. The University has approximately 3,500 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in over 40 fields of study and is committed to excellence in teaching a diverse student body and preparing students for successful careers and fulfilling lives.

Manhattan University ’s tree-lined campus is located in the Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx, adjacent to Van Cortlandt Park. Our New York City location offers easy access to all of the world class cultural, artistic, educational, and business activities.

Application Process:

• Interested candidates must complete an online application.
• Completed applications should include a cover letter that addresses teaching and research interests and administrative experience; a detailed curriculum vita; and the names and addresses of three references; uploaded as .pdf documents via the on-line application.
• To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 1, 2025, but the search will remain open until the position is filled.