Assistant Professor, Special Education

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 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.

Experience: • Knowledge of current practices in professional communication and social media
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Analytic and problems solving skills
• Active and effective listening skills
• Ability to collaborate with peers and students
• Ability to understand and adapt to current trends in professional communication

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years experience teaching in a P-12 school in the United States:
• Experience working with students at the college or university level;
• Evidence of professional contributions and activities;
• Experience teaching online courses and working with learning management systems.

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