Assistant Professor of Practice - Special Education

Location: Albany, NY Category: Faculty Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Tue Oct 20 2026 Job Description:

The nationally ranked and accredited programs of the School of Education have been the springboard to outstanding careers in numerous fields. At UAlbany, students participate in a community of scholarship with a legacy of enhancing education in New York State and the nation, and which today is fulfilling a commitment to serve the needs of educators around the world.

The School of Education is committed to creating equitable, just, inclusive, and supportive educational experiences that empower all students as they prepare to change the world in the fields of education, mental health and beyond.

The School of Education is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor of Practice with expertise in Childhood, and/or Adolescent Special Education. We seek someone with a strong commitment to teaching undergraduates enrolled in teacher preparation programs. The School of Education is a vibrant and inclusive community of students and faculty. In this community, students and faculty innovate and challenge via research, teaching and service to focus on education that meets the contemporary learning needs of society.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be prepared to teach both introductory courses and advanced courses in their area/s of expertise. Duties will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (3+3 load per academic year) across programs as needed, based on candidate's expertise; supervision and evaluation of 6-8 students in clinical experiences including fieldwork, internship, and student teaching placements, including troubleshooting issues with the field experience office; provide feedback and attend professional disposition meetings, when necessary; attend departmental and program meetings; participate in assessment and accreditation activities and other department service.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: Department Chair

• Supervises the following positions: N/A

Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in personal ongoing professional development, incorporation of research to practice, and/or community engagement activities.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community.

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or EdD in educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, teacher education, Special Education or related education area with a focus on special education from a college or university accredited by a U.S. Department of Education or internationally recognized accrediting organization by August 21, 2027. Candidates who do not hold the degree by this date will not be considered.

• Three + years PreK-12 teaching experience with students with disabilities.

• Teaching certification in students with disabilities or related area.

• Two + years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate teacher preparation courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five + years teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.

• PreK-12 student teaching supervision and/or cooperating teaching experience.

• Experience presenting at regional or national professional conferences.

Working Environment:

• Typical office and classroom environment

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Lecturer (Academic-year appointment), Salary commensurate with experience.

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