Description

Duties

The Department of Special Education at the State University of New York at New Paltz invites applications for an Assistant Professor faculty position to begin Fall 2026. This is a full-time tenure track position requiring specialization in teaching students with disabilities. The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses in our Teaching Students with Disabilities (All Grades) teacher preparation program (e.g., inclusive education, instructional assessment, behavior management, differentiated instruction, and literacy), supervise field experiences, engage in research and other scholarly activities, advise students, and provide service to the school, university, and community.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

The successful candidate must:
Hold a doctorate in Special Education or related field by August 2026 (ABD with a firm completion date may be considered)
Have an established (or developing) record of teaching, research, and scholarly achievements
Have a minimum of 5 years professional/teaching experience with students with disabilities

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong research and teaching skills related to inclusive instruction, evidence-based practices for students with disabilities, culturally sustaining pedagogy, Disability Studies in Education (DSE), or Neurodiversity affirming practices.
At least three years of prior experience as a credentialed Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with experience supervising aspiring behavior analysts.
Professional experience with historically marginalized communities or urban schools is desired.

Contact Information:

Electronic submissions required. To apply please visit https://jobs.newpaltz.edu/

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter that includes a description of teaching philosophy and research agenda, CV, and three letters of recommendation (including contact information).

Individuals with disabilities/Disabled individuals who need assistance with the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion at (845) 257-3675.

Please direct any questions about the position to April Coughlin at coughlia@newpaltz.edu

Deadline:

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled with a priority review date of 01/20/2026.

Other important information about this vacancy: The Mission of the School of Education is to prepare caring, critical and reflective professionals to maximize student success. In an effort to build a diverse professional learning community the School of Education at SUNY New Paltz is seeking candidates who utilize inclusive practices, multicultural curricula, and employ culturally responsive pedagogies.