Assistant Professor in Special Education - Learning & Behavior Disorders, Regular Title Series

Job Title
Assistant Professor in Special Education - Learning & Behavior Disorders, Regular Title Series

Requisition Number
FE04995

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 in Special Education, earned (or expected) prior to start date.

Required Related Experience

• A minimum of three years of direct experience as a special education teacher serving school-aged students with Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) in K-12 educational settings in the United States
• Demonstrated commitment to innovative, inclusive educational practices for students with disabilities
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with K-12 partners in education
• Demonstrated use of effective, evidence-based practices in school settings

Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a

Job Summary

The Department of Early Childhood, Special Education, and Counselor Education (EDSCE) invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in Special Education – Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD). This faculty member will provide expertise in support of the LBD program across elementary and secondary school levels. The position is Regular Title Series, Tenure Eligible. This is a 9-month appointment, effective August 16, 2027.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Maintain a productive research agenda, including applying for external funding;
• Teach two courses each semester (fall and spring), particularly coursework and fieldwork supervision within our undergraduate program;
• Advise current and incoming students;
• Engage with K-12 and university faculty in program planning, implementation, and evaluation;
• Serve on masters and doctoral committees; and
• Provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

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

— 50% Instruction (12 credit hours each academic year),

— 30% Research, and

— 20% Service (service to the college, department, institution, and the profession).

Interested applicants should submit an application at www.uky.edu/ukjobs and include the following materials:

• Detailed cover letter noting academic credentials and professional experience related to the responsibilities for this position, including the required and preferred experiences and expertise (upload under Cover Letter);
• Curriculum vita – (upload under Curriculum Vita);
• Combined statement on research, teaching, and service (upload under Specific Request 1);
• 2-3 professional writing samples (upload under Writing Sample);
• Names and contact information for three professional references (upload under References). References will be contacted for finalists.

Review of applications will begin October 5, 2026.

Questions regarding the position or application materials may be directed to search committee chair Dr. Mark Samudre (mark.samudre@uky.edu).

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of evidence-based practices for teaching K-12 students with Learning Disabilities. They should have strong instructional and assessment skills, the ability to teach and supervise teacher candidates, along with excellent collaboration and communication abilities to foster an inclusive learning environment.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Preference will be given to applicants who have direct experience providing academic instruction and special education services to students with Learning Disabilities in K-12 educational environments, and whose research focuses on academic interventions, or related areas of effective instruction. Additional preference will be given to applicants with experience supervising practicum and student teaching in K-12 schools for university teacher candidates.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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