University of Florida
Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education (Tenure Track)
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635
Overview
The University of Florida is currently accepting applications for a tenure-line Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education. The Special Education program is housed within the School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies. Program faculty have an established reputation as leaders in (a) special education teacher education; (b) sustaining a robust special education teacher workforce; (c) and evidence-based literacy instruction to address the needs of students with dyslexia and other struggling readers. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a systematic line of research, obtain external funding, advise and mentor graduate students, and teach courses within the Special Education Program. Additionally, candidates will engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. The 9-month tenure-accruing faculty appointment will begin in
August 2026
and includes the possibility of summer employment. The position provides a negotiable start-up package that may include reduced initial teaching, advising, and service loads, as well as moving expenses, computer and technology resources, and a graduate research assistant. The School’s faculty and four associated centers are national leaders in generating more than $50 million in external funding providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and support for research and scholarly productivity. Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be able to develop and maintain a systematic line of research, obtain external funding, advise and mentor graduate students, and teach courses within the Special Education Program. Additionally, candidates will engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. Qualifications
Required Qualifications An earned doctorate in special education or a closely related field. A strong record of or potential for: (a) research and scholarly writing; (b) success in seeking, securing and/or administering external grants or contracts as related to rank; (c) successful teaching at the university level; (d) mentoring graduate students; (f) collaboration with faculty, students, and school-based personnel; and (g) active engagement with and/or leadership in relevant professional organizations. Experience with students with disabilities in early childhood and/or K-12 school settings. Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should upload all materials to the University of Florida’s employment website https://jobs.ufl.edu. If technical assistance is needed, please contact Human Resources at (352) 392-2477. Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application addressing required qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae or résumé, (3) up to two representative publications and/or papers, and (4) contact information for three references, who after further review will be asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 537096, position number 00042676. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Hannah Mathews (hmmathews@coe.ufl.edu), Search Committee Chair. We will begin reviewing applications on
October 5, 2025 . Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and hiring authority. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and all applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credentialing Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org. Health Assessment Required:
No
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The University of Florida is currently accepting applications for a tenure-line Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education. The Special Education program is housed within the School of Special Education, School Psychology, and Early Childhood Studies. Program faculty have an established reputation as leaders in (a) special education teacher education; (b) sustaining a robust special education teacher workforce; (c) and evidence-based literacy instruction to address the needs of students with dyslexia and other struggling readers. Successful applicants will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain a systematic line of research, obtain external funding, advise and mentor graduate students, and teach courses within the Special Education Program. Additionally, candidates will engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. The 9-month tenure-accruing faculty appointment will begin in
August 2026
and includes the possibility of summer employment. The position provides a negotiable start-up package that may include reduced initial teaching, advising, and service loads, as well as moving expenses, computer and technology resources, and a graduate research assistant. The School’s faculty and four associated centers are national leaders in generating more than $50 million in external funding providing excellent opportunities for collaboration and support for research and scholarly productivity. Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be able to develop and maintain a systematic line of research, obtain external funding, advise and mentor graduate students, and teach courses within the Special Education Program. Additionally, candidates will engage in service to the school, college, university, and profession. Qualifications
Required Qualifications An earned doctorate in special education or a closely related field. A strong record of or potential for: (a) research and scholarly writing; (b) success in seeking, securing and/or administering external grants or contracts as related to rank; (c) successful teaching at the university level; (d) mentoring graduate students; (f) collaboration with faculty, students, and school-based personnel; and (g) active engagement with and/or leadership in relevant professional organizations. Experience with students with disabilities in early childhood and/or K-12 school settings. Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should upload all materials to the University of Florida’s employment website https://jobs.ufl.edu. If technical assistance is needed, please contact Human Resources at (352) 392-2477. Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application addressing required qualifications, (2) curriculum vitae or résumé, (3) up to two representative publications and/or papers, and (4) contact information for three references, who after further review will be asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 537096, position number 00042676. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Hannah Mathews (hmmathews@coe.ufl.edu), Search Committee Chair. We will begin reviewing applications on
October 5, 2025 . Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and hiring authority. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and all applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credentialing Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org. Health Assessment Required:
No
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