Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Special Education

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor of Special Education

Job Posting Number

202318TTL

Job Location

San Marcos

Department

Curriculum And Instruction

Position Description

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Texas State University is seeking to hire two professors of special education at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor ranks. These are full-time tenured or tenure-track positions with nine-month academic year appointments beginning in Fall 2023.

The Special Education program is housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education. This innovative and rapidly growing program offers undergraduate teacher certification, and graduate concentrations in Applied Behavior Analysis ( ABA ) and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Positive Behavioral Supports and Behavioral Disorders, Teacher Certification, and Learning Disabilities.

We are seeking two faculty members, at either the assistant professor or associate professor rank, with expertise in evidence-based intervention practices for people with neurodevelopmental and learning differences (intellectual/developmental disabilities, behavioral disorders, autism, Down syndrome, Fragile X). We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, and especially those who are linguistically or culturally diverse, or who can contribute diverse perspectives to our program and university. Salary is competitive, negotiable, and commensurate with experience. All positions are subject to availability of funds.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Delivering quality instruction in undergraduate and/or graduate courses in the Special Education program.
• Delivering instruction in Board Certified Behavior Analyst verified course sequence.
• Participating in the leadership and/or research activities of the university-based Clinic for Autism Research Evaluation and Support ( CARES ).
• Pursuing a focused area of scholarship that culminates in refereed publications, professional presentations, and external funding.
• Contributing to efforts to become accredited by the Association of Behavior Analysis International.
• Developing and participating in collaborative partnerships with other Texas State programs and area schools.
• Mentoring students and assisting with student support and recruitment activities.
• Engaging in service at the program, university, and profession levels.

Required Qualifications

Assistant Professor Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education. Applicants may be in dissertation process at time of application, but must have completed Ph.D. before hire date.
• Earned Board Certification in Behavior Analysis ( BCBA or BCBA -D) by hire date.
• Evidence of potential for excellence in scholarly activity in at least one of the following fields: Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Positive Behavior Supports, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Assistive Technology, Developmental and Intellectual Disability, or another closely related field as evidenced by publications, presentations, grants, and other similar professional work.
• Commitment to issues of equity, access, multilingual learning, and culturally sustainable responsive praxis.

Associate Professor Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Earned Board Certification in Behavior Analysis ( BCBA or BCBA -D).
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in higher education.
• Record of excellence in scholarly activity in at least one of the following fields: Applied Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Positive Behavior Supports, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders, Assistive Technology, Developmental and Intellectual Disability, or another closely related field as evidenced by multiple high quality peer-reviewed publications, presentations, grants, and other similar professional work.
• Demonstrated record of external research funding to support research, community engagement, program development and/or personnel preparation.
• Record of service at the department, college, and/or university level.
• Commitment to issues of equity, access, multilingual learning, and culturally sustainable responsive praxis.

Preferred Qualifications

Assistant Professor Preferred Qualifications

• Record of, or clearly demonstrated potential for, external grant funding to support research, community engagement, program development and/or personnel preparation.
• Experience working in public school, juvenile justice system, or clinical setting serving individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or learning disabilities.
• Evidence of potential for service at the department, college, and/or university level.
• Teacher certification.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching in higher education.
• Multilingualism.

Associate Professor Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in public school, juvenile justice system, or clinical setting serving individuals with emotional/behavioral disorders, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or learning disabilities.
• Teacher certification.
• Experience as Verified Course Sequence ( VCS ) Coordinator for Behavior Analyst Certification Board and/or experience in an Association of Behavior Analysis International accredited ABA program.
• Multilingualism.
• Evidence of expertise in Positive Behavior Supports, Organizational Behavior Management, or school administration.

Application Procedures

Only applications submitted through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered, https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39806 .


To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by November 1, 2022:
● Cover letter that addresses your philosophy of special education, your research agenda, and your experiences in relation to each of the required and preferred qualifications sections in the posting;
● Curriculum Vita that includes all degrees and certifications, publications, professional experience, courses taught, and all other relevant scholarly activities;
● Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts. The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree granting universities.
● List of the names, telephone numbers, addresses and emails of three references. Letters of recommendation will be required if invited for an interview.

Proposed Start Date

Fall 2023

Posting Date

09/20/2022

Evaluation of Applications Begins

Full Consideration Date:

11/01/2022

Close Date

Open Until Filled?

EEO/AA Statement

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you experience accessibility issues or require alternative formatting during the application process due to a disability or underlying condition, we request that you contact Faculty and Academic Resources for assistance at FacHiringFR@txstate.edu . A representative from Faculty and Academic Resources will respond to you as soon as is possible.

Record Checks and Verifications

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Tobacco-Free Campus

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Why Work at Texas State?

Texas State University is home to more than 38,000 students and 2,000 faculty members in the growing Austin-San Antonio corridor. A member of the Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity Carnegie classification, the university creates new knowledge, fosters cultural and economic development, and prepares its growing population of diverse students for the endless possibilities that await them as citizens of Texas, the nation, and the world.
Bolstered by research with relevance and innovation in creative and scholarly work in a full range of academic disciplines and a spirit of inclusiveness, Texas State seeks outstanding candidates for a variety of faculty positions.

Quick Link
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/39806
Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document)
4. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Certifications
2. DD 214/DD1300
3. Veteran's Preference

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select the rank you are applying for.
   • Assistant Professor
   • Associate Professor
2. * Do you have a earned doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education or ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date?
   • Yes, I have an earned doctorate in Behavior Analysis, Special Education, Psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited institution of higher education.
   • Yes, ABD with anticipated completion prior to start date.
   • No.
3. * Official transcripts are required for all degrees that appear as part of our faculty member's credentials at the university. Foreign/International transcripts for all degrees must undergo a credentialing evaluation for U.S. equivalency before they can be listed as part of faculty credentials. Evaluation must be completed by an organization that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). If selected for hire, I will provide official transcripts and/or evaluations for all degrees earned.
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • InsideHigherEd.com
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • InsightintoDiversity.com
   • Texas Workforce Commission-Work in Texas
   • Colleague, friend, and/or personal referral
   • Other (Please Specify in follow up question below)
5. * Please Specify: (enter 'NA' if not applicable)
   
   (Open Ended Question)