Assistant Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track), F0032A

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 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.

Conditions of Employment Employment is conditional upon the successful completion and review of a criminal background check. Location Norfolk, VA Job Open Date 09/12/2025 Application Review Date 10/15/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Application Instructions Interested applicants should send the following to :

• A letter of application.
• A curriculum vitae.
• Samples of scholarly work.
• Unofficial graduate transcripts.
• The names and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applicants will begin October 15, 2025, and the position will remain open until it is filled. For more information about this position, please contact: Dr. Jonna Bobzien at . Telework Friendly No Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. About the College About the Department Posting Specific Questions

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Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• Writing Sample 1
• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

• Writing Sample 2