Special Education/Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Education with a Focus in Special Education

College/School/Unit: College of Education

Department: Department of Curriculum & Instruction

Posted: Apr 13, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

The Departments of Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin are searching for a full-time professional track faculty member for our teacher education programs. Successful applicants for this non-tenure track position will contribute to two teacher preparation programs: Special Education (EC-12) and ESL Generalist (EC-6). The faculty member will be appointed to coordinating groups of students progressing through the Special Education program and making placements for their internship, residency, and/or clinical student teaching. The faculty member will also be responsible for leading and teaching one or more sections of a course entitled Special Education and Disability Pedagogical Approaches for EC-6 ESL Generalist students. Responsibilities may also include supervising student teachers/interns across both programs and teaching other courses as needed by the Departments.

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree earned by May 15, 2026
Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate college/university level
At least three years of K-12 teaching experience in U.S. public schools
Direct experience as a Special Education Teacher
Special Education teacher certification (Texas Special Education Specialist EC-12 or Special Education Specialist Supplemental or another state equivalent)
Excellent communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

Doctoral degree is preferred and is required for graduate teaching assignments
Expertise in a content area (e.g., reading education, mathematics education, social studies education)
Teaching in ESL or dual language/bilingual education contexts
Experience as a mentor or coach in a preservice or inservice context
Research and scholarship in a related area