Endowed Associate/Full Professor of Special Education

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

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LOCATION

Philadelphia, PA

POSTED

13 days ago

Located in urban Philadelphia, Penn GSE is dedicated to preparing equity-oriented educators, leaders, and scholar-practitioners who advance opportunity for all students. We are seeking a colleague to strengthen this mission through rigorous research in special education, with a focus on teacher preparation and development.

In particular, Penn GSE seeks a scholar whose research advances knowledge in the field while also informing the preparation and development of educators and leaders. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: teacher preparation for special and inclusive education; neurodivergent learners and learning differences, including autism, ADHD, and executive functioning; literacy and language development for students with reading disabilities and language-based learning differences; high-incidence disabilities such as learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges, and speech-language impairments; and interventions such as multi-tiered systems of support and Universal Design for Learning. We are looking for a colleague who considers intersections between learning and mental health and wellbeing, as well as the ways that systems and structures are implicated in both how disabilities are identified and potential interventions. We welcome candidates representing diverse disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches.

Depending on the candidate's expertise and interest, opportunities exist to collaborate across Penn GSE's divisions and centers, including with faculty working in educational policy, school leadership, literacy, and instructional design. This endowed position, made possible through the generous support of the Usdan Family, represents a significant institutional investment in special education research and practice.

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate and an outstanding record of research, funding productivity, and teaching expertise, commensurate with experience level, with a focus on special education and its intersections with equity and inclusive practice.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success working in partnership with K-12 schools and districts to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, their educators, and their communities. The successful candidate will provide intellectual leadership within GSE's educator preparation programs and contribute to building sustained partnerships with the School District of Philadelphia and other high-need urban districts.

Please submit a CV, cover letter, research statement, a statement of teaching philosophy, the names of three references, and at least three writing samples or publications through Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/185447) . Please submit your application by September 15, 2026. The search committee will continue reviewing applications until the position is filled. You can contact the Office of Research and Faculty Affairs with questions at facultyaffairs@gse.upenn.edu.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

University of Pennsylvania

Penn's beautiful urban campus provides easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. We offer excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for you and your family, as well as generous retirement benefits, professional development opportunities and flexible work options. Penn is a diverse, multicultural learning community at the cutting edge of research and information technology. Click here to read more about why we're a Best Employer. Not only does Penn offer a unique environment within the city of Philadelphia to work, we also provide a wide array of employee benefits. From a competitive retirement program and comprehensive health care options to health promotion and wellness services and tuition assistance, there's a wealth of opportunities and resources available to you at Penn.

Penn is frequently cited as an outstanding employer:

Recipient of the 2010 Terri Lynne Lokoff Child Care Foundation Corporate Leadership Award for commitment to supporting worklife balance programs.
Selected as a recipient of the 2010 Healthy Workplace Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal and presenting sponsor UnitedHealthcare
Recognized as a 2010 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News.
Recipient of the 2009 Vision Award for commitment to workforce diversity and economic inclusion.
Selected for Computerworld's 100 Best Places to Work in IT six years in a row!
Recognized by the Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children as a 2006 Best Employer for Working Parents
Named a Best Place to Work in the November 2007 issue of Philadelphia Magazine.
Designated a Best Workplace for Commuters by the National Center for Transit Research

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