Assistant Professor - Early Childhood (Birth to 5) Special E

Assistant Professor - Early Childhood (Birth to 5) Special Education Requisition ID: 2026-10776 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Logan Category: Faculty Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Faculty College: EEJ Coll of Educ Hlth and Human Sci Department: Special Educ and Rehabil Counseling Advertised Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, plus excellent benefits. Overview The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Early Childhood (Birth to 5) Special Education. In partnership with Uintah School District, this position will be housed at the newly created Central Cove Early Learning Center on the USU Uintah Basin campus in Vernal, UT. In addition to the teaching and research responsibilities outlined below, this faculty member will work collaboratively with other faculty members at the USU Uintah Basin campus to provide leadership and support to district personnel at the Central Cove Early Learning Center. The mission of the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at USU is to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities across educational, independent living, and employment domains by: 1) conducting research and outreach in collaboration with our community partners, 2) preparing high-quality professionals; and 3) identifying, implementing, and disseminating evidence-based practices. We seek candidates who are committed to fulfilling this mission and who wish to join an academic community that respects and supports the individual contributions of its members as we work towards our individual and collective goals. The major emphasis area of the position will be teaching, and the successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in the department's online undergraduate and master's programs. As research will also be a part of the role statement, the successful candidate will also be expected to establish an independent program of research that both sustains and elevates the department's regional and national reputation. This is a full-time, 9-month academic year position located at the USU Uintah Basin campus in Vernal, UT. The position is not eligible for telework. Review of applicants will begin October 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2027. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Naima Bhana Lopez ([email protected], 435-797-3212). Responsibilities * Serve as a member of the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling faculty including: * Teaching on-campus and distance undergraduate and/or graduate classes in early childhood special education, * Supervising undergraduate and graduate student field experiences, * Advising and mentoring graduate students, * Providing leadership and support to Uintah School District staff at the Central Cove Early Learning Center, * Carrying out an active line of research and publication on topics related to early childhood special education, * Collaborating in department and university program development, and *... For full info follow application link. USU recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the university's academic mission of learning, discovery, and engagement. USU is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any of its programs and activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity/expression, disabil ity, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy or local, state, or federal law (https://equity.usu.edu/non-discrimination).