Job Description
The Old Dominion University Department of Human Movement Studies and Special Education invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Special Education (tenure-track position) to start in Fall, 2026. Particularly, we are interested in candidates whose research targets the role of PreK-12 students with disabilities and their families in maintaining healthy and resilient communities. This position is a part of a Cluster Hire, and it focuses on the interdisciplinary area of community health and resilience, specifically addressing the needs of people with disabilities and other socially vulnerable populations. Building healthy and resilient communities that effectively meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and their families requires specific skills and knowledge in education, communication, and health-care needs of this vulnerable populations. Early childhood special education and K-12 special education settings that promote strategies to enhance resilience in individuals with disabilities help to mitigate potential negative outcomes associated with hazards, disasters, and other acute or chronic stressors.
The Special Education program offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with teacher licensure, including a Ph.D. Program. Job responsibilities encompass teaching, research, and service. Specifically, this position entails teaching special education courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and/or doctoral level using a variety of course delivery options (i.e., on-campus, synchronous web-conferencing synchronous and asynchronous online); engagement in scholarly research and writing; pursuit of external funding; and participating in service activities supporting the University, community, and profession. Further, the successful candidate should have a demonstrated commitment to inclusivity and participation in program decision-making.
Position Type
FullTime
Type of Recruitment
General Public
Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications
A doctoral degree in Special Education or a closely related field is required. ABD candidates who are expected to complete their degree by July 15, 2026 will also be considered.
Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities
1. A doctoral degree in Special Education or a closely related field (ABD with a completion date prior to July 15th, 2026 considered).
2. Evidence of scholarly productivity and expertise in interdisciplinary work that bridges the gap between school, community public service, and health care support specialists for children with disabilities.
3. Teaching experience in Early Childhood Special Education and/or PK-12 settings with diverse cultural, linguistic, and ethnic groups, and in settings that serve students with and without disabilities.
4. Strong verbal, written, and technology skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- A record of peer-reviewed publications in recognized journals and a record of grant procurement.
- University teaching experience in special education, including online instruction and effective integration of technology in the instructional process.
- Research interest on the role of PreK-12 students with disabilities and their families in maintaining healthy and resilient communities.
