Assistant / Associate Professor of Special Education

Minimum Qualifications

The Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education in the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University seeks qualified candidates to fill one tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Special Education.We are seeking applicants who have expertise in teaching and an active research agenda focused on special education, including students identified with mild to moderate disabilities, to join our collaborative team. The successful applicant will be appointed to a full-time, nine-month position to begin August 2026 with the possibility of summer teaching.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Earned doctorate in special education or closely related field by August 2026 – Candidates who are ABD will be considered, but the position requires successful completion of all doctoral requirements by the start date
• Minimum of three years of teaching or clinical experience with students with mild to moderate disabilities

Areas of Interest (No Minimum Level Required) AREAS OF INTEREST RELATIVE TO THIS POSITION (NO MINIMUM LEVEL REQUIRED)

We are looking for candidates who bring experience in at least four of the following areas. Please identify these areas in your letter of interest :

License / Certification Required N / A Description of the Department or Unit The Special Education Program within the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State University is one of the largest in North Carolina with nine full-time special education faculty who offer BS and MA degrees in special education, an undergraduate minor in special education, and graduate certificates in autism, special education leadership, and emotional / behavioral disorders. The program prepares educators to teach students with a range of disabilities as well as an ability to analyze how social justice intersects with our schools, especially as they are manifested on local, state, and national levels.

Appalachian State University is a member of the sixteen-campus University of North Carolina. Located in Boone, North Carolina, the University enrolls over 20,000 students, primarily in Bachelors and Masters programs. Appalachian has a traditional residential campus and a variety of distance education programs. Additional information about the Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, the university, and the surrounding area is located at .

The campus is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina, a region noted for its scenic beauty. We are near the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and national and state parks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The duties include teaching, research, and service. Specific responsibilities will include :

Type of Position Full Time Position Appointment Type 1.0 Number Of Months Per Year 9 Physical Demands of Position To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Posting Details Information