Job Description

Assistant Professor in Special Education Teacher Preparation

Posting Numberreq32752
Employment TypeFaculty
Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track
Hiring DepartmentDepartment of Special Education (971A)
Academic LocationCollege of Education
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
Position Summary

Universityof New Mexico’s College of Education and Human Sciences
Assistant Professor Positionin Special Education Teacher Preparation
Starting in August 2025

The University of NewMexico, College of Education and Human Sciences, Department of SpecialEducation, invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor positionPreparation in the undergraduate Dual License program in the area of Special EducationTeacher Preparation, with experience and expertise in preK-12 special educationclassroom teaching. This new UNM main campus faculty member will work out ofthe UNM-Gallup branch campus to extend the teaching, research, and servicemission of the Special Education Department to the area of Gallup, New Mexicoand surrounding communities.

Responsibilities


The successfulcandidate will be expected to supervise students in field placements, advise students, and teach courses specific to the preparationof special educators to serve thediverse needs of students with disabilities in inclusive settings. The facultymember will collaborate with colleagues in the Special Education Department and the Dual License ProgramCoordinator to recruit and evaluate of potential cooperating teachers, placeteacher candidates infield sites,update program participants’ progress, and collaborate with our programpartners. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute todiversity through their teaching,advisement, and service. Successful candidates must be committed to workingwith broadly diverse student and community populations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Terminal degree in Special Education or a closely related field by August 15, 2025
2. Minimum three years’ experience teaching students with a wide range of special education needs

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Robust and current formal academic preparation in the education of pre- and in-service educators to work with preK-12 students from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
2. Thorough formal preparation and current involvement in research activities, such that the successful candidate will be able to establish an agenda of active research relevant to the preparation of pre- and in-service educators to work with preK-12 students from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
3. Extensive preK-12 teaching experience working with students with a wide range of special education needs from historically marginalized communities in inclusive settings.
4. Excellence or potential for excellence in teaching undergraduate licensure courses.
5. Potential for excellence in supervision of teacher candidates, including those from historically marginalized communities.
6. Evidence of successful collaborations, especially with historically marginalized communities.
7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
8. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.


Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will include: 1) (a) a detailed statement of qualifications explicitly addressing each of the Minimum and Preferred Qualifications and (b) information about how they will further the university’s commitment to a broadly diverse educational environment that fosters multicultural skills; 2) A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae; 3) Transcripts of all graduate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted); 4) The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three to five professional references. 5) One professional publication or presentation. 6) Samples of teaching materials and/or evidence of teaching excellence. Applications will be accepted through UNMJobs (http://www.unm.edu/jobs). Please refer to posting # 32752. For best consideration, complete applications must be received within 15 days after the position is posted on UNMJobs, as per the date specified. Consideration and review will not take place until all required documents are received. Qualified applicants from all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by the best consideration date; however, this position will remain open until filled. Any offer of employment for this position is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 4/4/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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