Assistant Professor of Special Education--Moderate/Severe Disabilities

Job Title
Assistant Professor of Special Education--Moderate/Severe Disabilities


Requisition Number
FE04285


Working Title

Department Name
8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

Earned doctorate or expected doctorate in special educationprior to start date



Required Related Experience

A minimum of 3 years of experience as an educator in the United States with a focus in low incidence disabilities (e.g., moderate/severe, extensive support needs). Graduate training in an area related to educating learners with low incidence disabilities. 



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Job Summary

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure track position in the rank of assistant professor in Special Education. This regular title series faculty member will provide expertise in support of the moderate to severe disabilities program across elementary, middle, and secondary school levels. The assistant professor also will contribute to the climate of inclusion in special education scholarship. The appointment is nine months, effective August 16, 2025.



Responsibilities include the following: Teach two courses each semester (fall and spring); conduct a line of research relevant to special education (e.g., peer reviewed publications, grant proposals, presentations); advise current and incoming students; engage with P12 and university faculty in program planning, implementation, and evaluation; ensure innovative programs comply with accreditation and state standards; serve on masters and doctoral committees; and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.



Qualifications include an earned doctorate or expected doctorate in special educationprior to the start date, 3 years of experience as a P12 educator with a focus in low incidence disabilities (e.g., moderate/severe, extensive support needs), effective collaboration with P12 partners in education, existing external funding or line of research and scholarship that has the potential to lead to external funding, a commitment to innovative inclusive education, and evidence of positively impacting student growth and achievement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in evidenced based instructional methodology for learners with low incidence disabilities. A BCBA-D is preferred but not required.


Applicants are eligible for a generous benefits package as a University of Kentucky faculty member with diverse rewards, focusing on your total well-being. Additional information and updates to benefits can be found at: https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits


To apply for the position, please submit the following materials:
- A letter of application detailing qualifications as they pertain to the position (upload under cover letter)

- Curriculum Vita (upload under Curriculum Vita)

- A statement on teaching and research (upload under Specific Request 1)

- Evidence of college teaching evaluations and feedback (upload under Specific Request 2)

- One sample of scholarly writing (upload under writing sample)

- Contact information for 3 references – they will be contacted to upload a letter (upload under references)


Review of applications will begin October 20, 2024.


Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to Channon Horn (channon.horn@uky.edu) and Robert Pennington (Robert.pennington@uky.edu) , Search Committee Co-Chairs. 



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Expertise in support of the moderate to severe disabilities (MSD) program across elementary, middle, and secondary school levels.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

A BCBA-D is preferred but not required.



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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