Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Education, 9 Month Salaried (School of Teacher Education - CEHHS)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 59083
Department

School of Teacher Education in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join a team of nationally recognized tenure-track faculty who publish in top-tier journals and run multiple research and training grants. Special Education faculty members share responsibility for programmatic and instructional decisions within and across program options. Faculty maintain a balance between rigorous research and high-quality teaching. We seek a colleague with the ability to create and maintain collegial and harmonious working relationships with others. While we welcome applications from candidates with research interests in a variety of disability-related areas, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in using assistive and/or educational technology to advance positive educational and life outcomes for students with disabilities.

Successful applicants will demonstrate the potential to develop (assistant-level) or a track-record of maintaining (associate-level) a well-developed, systematic line of research, obtain external funding, advise and mentor graduate students, and teach courses across degree-levels and instructional formats (e.g., face to face, online asynchronous).

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field by August 2025.
• A strong record of or potential for:
  • impactful research and scholarly writing.
  • national visibility as a scholar and leader.
• Experience teaching in a teacher education program.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in K-12 settings.
• Record of publication and evidence of a systematic program of research in one or more areas pertaining to education of students with disabilities:
• Evidence of effective teaching at the university level.
• Record of external grant seeking.
• Evidence of commitment to, and experience in, collaboration and collegiality in the preparation of teachers serving students with disabilities.

Other Information

The School of Teacher Education in the College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at Florida State University invites applications for a nine-month, tenure-earning assistant/associate professor of Special Education position to start in August of 2025.

We seek a colleague committed to research, mentoring, teaching, and leadership through service. We are interested in applicants who have potential for sustaining an innovative and externally funded program of research focused on the advancement of positive educational and life outcomes for people with disabilities and their families.

We strive to be intentional and deliberate in fostering a sense of community and connection where all people are valued for who they are. We are committed to cultivating and sustaining a program that is safe and open to all. The Special Education faculty understand the complex, dynamic, and diverse nature of disability research and value the varied perspectives of multiple stakeholders.

The five special education degree programs include:
(a) combined bachelor's/master's degree with certification in special education
(b) online Masters in Autism
(c) online Masters in Early Childhood Special Education
(d) Education Specialist
(e) PhD

In addition, the special education program teaches required courses for other teacher certification programs (e.g., Elementary, English, Social Sciences) and doctoral courses taken by all majors in the Curriculum & Instruction PhD program.

The School of Teacher Education strives to develop a deep understanding of, and respect for, our teaching candidates and colleagues. Our goal is to prepare teaching professionals who not only transform the lives of their K–12 students, but also seek to improve their schools, communities, academic disciplines, and professions. The Special Education program at FSU has been successfully training doctoral students for over 60 years.

The roots of FSU’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences serves over 4,000 students via 201 full-time faculty and 76 full-time staff.

Notably, the College has an internal Office of Research with over $65 million in annual research expenditures thanks to the support of full-time personnel, including two copy editors and multiple grants specialists to support pre- and post-award administration.

Contact Info

Search Committee Co-Chairs:

Lindsay Dennis – lrdennis@fsu.edu
Jenny Root – jrroot@fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

Learn more about our university and campuses.

Tallahassee as a community is a vibrant mid-size city with abundant opportunities – from government internships and legislative initiatives to cultural events, shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Tallahassee is located near the Gulf Beaches of Florida and enjoys abundant sunshine and four seasons with a mild winter climate.

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.

Applications should include:

• Cover letter of application that includes a statement of their research agenda and their approaches to teaching and mentoring
• Curriculum vita
• Names of four references with contact information

Transcripts, work samples (such as teaching artifacts or manuscripts), and three letters of recommendation will be required of candidates selected for an on-campus interview.

Review of candidates will begin December 6 and will continue until filled. We urge interested candidates to submit materials as soon as possible.

Considerations

This is a tenure-track Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

FSU's Equal Opportunity Statement can be accessed at: https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/diversity/EEO_Statement.pdf.