Assistant Professor of Special Education

Assistant Professor of Special Education

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The School of Education at The City College of New York invites applications for a full-time, Assistant Professor position in Special Education to begin in the Fall of 2027. The position requires service to the department and college and academic advisement. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues to seek external funding, to collaborate with local school districts, to teach courses in the Special Education program, and to participate in committee work.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. or Ed.D. Special Education or equivalent. Also required are the ability to teach successfully, demonstrated scholarship or achievement, and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

• Experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.

• Commitment to urban education.

• Experience teaching or working in an official capacity in public schools.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $79,630 - $94,017

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Applications, including the following must be uploaded to the CUNYfirst job application website as a single PDF document:

• Letter of Interest: This letter should include career highlights, teaching experience, and alignment with CCNY’s mission. We encourage applicants to discuss how their scholarship and/or teaching philosophies demonstrate a commitment to fostering inclusive approaches to teaching and mentoring pre-service and in-service teachers.

• CV;

• List of three references with contact information;

• Samples of other expository writing are welcome but not required.

CLOSING DATE

November 2, 2026

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32797

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time