Special Education/Curriculum and Instruction – Teacher Education with a Focus in Special Education

Description

The Departments of Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin are searching for a full-time professional track faculty member for our teacher education programs. Successful applicants for this non-tenure track position will contribute to two teacher preparation programs: Special Education (EC-12) and ESL Generalist (EC-6). The faculty member will be appointed to coordinating groups of students progressing through the Special Education program and making placements for their internship, residency, and/or clinical student teaching. The faculty member will also be responsible for leading and teaching one or more sections of a course entitled Special Education and Disability Pedagogical Approaches for EC-6 ESL Generalist students. Responsibilities may also include supervising student teachers/interns across both programs and teaching other courses as needed by the Departments. Positions are contingent upon student enrollment, department need, and availability of funding as well as successful teaching and contributions to the academic enterprise of the College of Education. Title is in the Practice/Instruction series, and salary and rank (assistant, associate, or full professor) are dependent on duties, experience, and qualifications.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view creating an engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty. The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. About 30% of our admitted students are first-generation college students and come from all corners of Texas and beyond. Our students are joined by a world-class faculty who are among the nation’s leading experts in their respective fields. As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools and communities.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree earned by May 15, 2026
• Demonstrated teaching excellence at the undergraduate college/university level
• At least three years of K-12 teaching experience in U. S. public schools
• Direct experience as a Special Education Teacher
• Special Education teacher certification (Texas Special Education Specialist EC-12 or Special Education Specialist Supplemental or another state equivalent)
• Excellent communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree is preferred and is required for graduate teaching assignments
• Expertise in a content area (e.g., reading education, mathematics education, social studies education)
• Teaching in ESL or dual language/bilingual education contexts
• Experience as a mentor or coach in a preservice or inservice context (e.g., field supervisor, instructional coach, or early career teacher mentor)
• Research and scholarship in a related area

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio and should include the following documents:

• Letter of application with stated qualifications (3 pages maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information including title for three references

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Pre-employment screening includes verification of academic credentials and background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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