Asst./Assoc. Professor–Special Education (MSD), Special Title Series

Job Title Asst./Assoc. Professor–Special Education (MSD), Special Title Series

Requisition Number FE04551

Working Title

Department Name 8G070:Early Childhood, Spec Ed & Counselor Ed

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Tenure Track

Required Education

Doctorate, Special Education emphasis

Required Related Experience

n/a

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) invites applications for an Assistant/Associate professor position in Special Education- Moderate to Severe Disabilities. The position is Special Title Series, Tenure Eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2025.

Responsibilities will be divided between teaching, service, and research, with faculty in this position typically expected to teach a 3-3 course load.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Teach 3 three-credit hour courses (9 credit hours; or the equivalent) each semester for a total of 6 courses each year, such as Practicums in Special Education (EDS 301, EDS 401, EDS 632, EDS 650); Student Teaching (EDS 550); and Methods for Teaching Students with MSD (EDS 530, EDS 549).
• Assist with the recruitment and advising of students and serve on program committees.
• Engage with K12 and university faculty in program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Serve on masters and doctoral committees.
• Conduct a line of research relevant to the department and University’s mission (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, presentations).
• In collaboration with colleagues, seek extramural funding to support
• personnel preparation and development activities.
• Serve on College Committees as a representative of the Department.
• Attend department, committee, and college meetings.

The Distribution of Effort (DOE) for this position is:

• at least 75% instruction (18 credit hours –- six 3-credit hour courses –- each academic year)
• 10% Research
• 15% Service (service to the college, department, institution, and the profession).

Further, there is an unfunded research cap of 10% on your DOE. However, if you receive funding for your research, you may buy out up to 20% of your research time on your DOE.

Interested applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and

include the following materials:

• a detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position — upload under Cover Letter;
• a curriculum vita — upload under Curriculum Vita;
• statements on teaching, research, and service — upload under Specific Requests 1, 2, and 3;
• a professional writing sample — upload under Writing Sample;
• names and contact information for three professional references – upload under References. References will be contacted to submit a letter.

Review of applications will begin June 6, 2025.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to

search committee chair Dr. Sally Shepley ([email protected]).

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of current high-leverage

and evidence-based practices for teaching K-12 students with moderate to

severe disabilities. They should have strong instructional and assessment skills, along with excellent collaboration and communication abilities to foster an

inclusive learning environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply 06/04/2025

Open Until Filled No

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