Special Education - Professional-Track Faculty 2026-27

Special Education - Professional-Track Faculty 2026-27

College/School/Unit: College of Education

Department: Department of Special Education

Posted: Sep 1, 2026

Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The Department of Special Education in the College of Education at
the University of Texas at Austin periodically hires professional
track full-time and part-time faculty to teach undergraduate and
graduate courses in Special Education. Positions are not available
every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the
availability of funding. Appointments are made on a
semester-by-semester basis, though sometimes a year-long
appointment can be made. Salary and title are dependent upon
responsibilities and qualifications. These are non-tenure track
positions.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of
education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the
shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation,
empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and
practice. We view creating an engaged campus community as
interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty.
The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its
academic programs over the past five years. About 30% of our
admitted students are first-generation college students and come
from all corners of Texas and beyond. Our students are joined by a
world-class faculty who are among the nation's leading experts in
their respective fields.

As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are
agents of change committed to transforming education and health
research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children,
families, schools and communities.

Qualifications

A master's degree is required; doctoral degree is preferred for all
positions and required for graduate teaching assignments.
Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a
student-centered approach to teaching.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via Interfolio and should include
the following documents:

• Letter of application with stated qualifications (3 pages

maximum)

• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information including title for three references

Review of applications will continue until all positions are
filled. Pre-employment screening includes verification of academic
credentials and background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of
equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability,
religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.

To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/190891

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