Description

External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Underutilization None Advertised Salary Anticipated Start Date 08/01/2026 Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings) Job Posting Date 09/19/2025 Job Closing Date Open until filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit the following:

• A letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications of the position as described above.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Electronic copies of up to three recent peer-reviewed articles published or in review.
• The contact information for three professional references. Please note that reference requests will be automatically solicited upon the submission of application.

Application Deadline: Applications will begin to be reviewed upon receipt. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 30, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Rachel Cagliani, at [email protected].
Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Statement
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Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title Assistant Professor FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Professor Contract Type Academic (9 mo.) Tenure Status Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications
An earned doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in special education or a related field by the start date.
Position Summary
The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track position at the assistant professor rank in the area of Special Education Adapted Curriculum to begin August 1, 2026. The Department seeks to hire a motivated faculty member with research and teaching interests broadly positioned within special education for students with moderate to severe disabilities, including but not limited to secondary-aged students, post-secondary transition, and/or adapting general education curriculum.
Additional Requirements

• Evidence of high-quality research or evidence of potential to do so.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding or evidence of potential to do so.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Experience teaching at least one special education course at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Three years of P-12 teaching, or equivalent experience.
• Specialization in one or more of the following areas: secondary-aged students with moderate to severe disabilities, post-secondary transition, or adapting general education curriculum.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy
Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Establish a high-quality, coherent line of research, including publishing peer-reviewed scholarly articles in highly regarded journals.
• Seek external funding for research projects and/or educational programs.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the candidate's area of expertise.
• Advise graduate students and direct thesis and dissertation research.
• Support the special education program through ongoing service.
• Serve the institution and profession.

Percentage Of Time 100

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Sample Publications
4. List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents