Assistant Professor, Special Education

Assistant Professor, Special Education

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.


Job Description:

The School of Education at the University at Albany, State University of New York, seeks to fill a tenure-track, assistant professor position in Special Education. The ideal candidate will 1) teach undergraduate- and graduate-level courses with possible online offerings; 2) maintain a successful program of research and publication 3) secure external grant funding to support research; 4) direct doctoral research and independent studies; 5) advise master's and doctoral students and 6) advance social justice in teaching and research.

This position resides within the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, which includes the Divisions of Special Education, Educational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, and School Psychology. The successful applicant will be dually appointed to the Division of Special Education and the Division of Educational Psychology. In conjunction with the School of Education, the Division is actively engaged in diversifying the educational profession and creating equitable learning and teaching environments for all. Current faculty research interests include teacher preparation; inclusion; critical theories (e.g., DisCrit and QuantCrit) in special education research; anti-racist practices, policies, interventions and models in special education; disability studies; interventions for autistic students; culturally responsive Multi-tiered Systems of Support; literacy interventions for students with disabilities; and problem-solving approaches to math instruction for students with disabilities.

The nationally ranked and accredited programs of the School of Education have been the springboard to outstanding careers in numerous fields. At UAlbany, students participate in a community of scholarship with a legacy of enhancing education in New York State and the nation, and which today is fulfilling a commitment to serve the needs of educators around the world. The School of Education is committed to creating equitable, just, inclusive, and supportive educational experiences that empower all students as they prepare to change the world in the fields of education, mental health and beyond.

The Department of Educational & Counseling Psychology is a multidisciplinary endeavor devoted to research, teaching, and service in the use of psychological principles to promote lifelong growth, learning, and development in multiple life roles and contexts. Established in 1844 as a Normal School and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages 17,000 diverse students. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondack, Berkshire, and Catskill Mountain areas.


Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A earned doctorate in special education or a relevant discipline from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by 8/1/2025. Candidates who will not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.
• Minimum of three years PK-12 classroom teaching experience in special education.
• Extensive preparation in evidence-based special education methods and strategies.
• Coherent research agenda and scholarly productivity in at least one area of Special Education.
• Evidence of strong research skills.
• Established track record of and/or strong potential for writing grants and obtaining external funding.
• Experience and interest in undergraduate and graduate level teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with culturally diverse populations.
• Evidence of collaborative work with university faculty and students, school- and district-based educational practitioners, school-aged students and their parents.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Clear evidence of successful teaching of Special Education content in higher education.
• Interest and/or activity in public engagement.
• Experience and scholarship focused on secondary education.
• Research agenda and/or scholarly activity that advances social justice in education.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Assistant Professor, Salary competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications.
• Graduate transcript
• Writing sample or publication
• Contact information for three references
• Other: Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their research agenda, teaching experiences, and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae; three examples of their scholarship (articles, chapters, or books); and three letters of references or the names and full contact information of three references. Finalists will be required to present on their program of research.

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A review of applications will start on October 28, 2024 and the search will remain open until the position is filled.