Assistant Professor, Special Education 497217 Richmond Campus College of Education & Applied Human Sciences Fulltime Faculty Title: Assistant Professor, Special Education Position Type: Fulltime Faculty Search Type: External - minimum 7 days Department: 23R000 - College of Ed & Appl Human Sciences Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs Position Location: Richmond Campus Driver Classification: Non-Driver FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more) Hours Per Week: 37.5 Additional Schedule Details: Posted Salary Grade: Faculty Full Time - 01 Retirement: KTRS Contact Person: Sonja Yow Job Summary/Basic Functions The School of Education at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor for Academic Year 2026-2027. Applicants should hold an earned
Ph.D. in Special Education or a related field from an accredited institution at the time of appointment. ABD applicants may be considered with evidence of a scheduled doctoral defense that occurs no later than May prior to a Fall appointment. The position begins August 2026.The successful candidate will hold a PhD in Special Education or a closely related field. The position serves undergraduate and graduate special
education majors and will teach a 4/4 load in both traditional and online modalities. Candidates should have three years of teaching experience in early childhood special education, deaf and hard of hearing, learning and behavior disabilities, and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in educational and assistive technologies that support learners with
disabilities across educational settings. In addition to teaching, the successful candidate will develop and maintain an active scholarly agenda, conduct academic advising, and participate in service to the school, college, university, and community. Membership and participation in state, regional, national, or international professional organizations is recommended.The University places a high priority on being
leaders in the responsible use of artificial intelligence and in building such capacity in our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of artificial intelligence pertinent to the discipline and/or a willingness to pursue professional development to acquire such expertise. Minimum Qualifications Education: • Earned Ph.D. in Special Education or related field from an accredited institution at time
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