Assistant Professor, Special Education School of Education
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value driven by job stability, institutional support, and the mission-driven focus on social justice in education.
- Focus on tenured positions with mission-driven educational goals
- Stability in a reputable institution
- Engagement in community-focused special education
Pros
- Tenure-track position at a reputable institution
- Focus on social justice in education
- Potential for interdisciplinary collaboration
Cons
- Limited information on salary and specific benefits
- Higher teaching loads may affect work-life balance
- Position might require extensive community outreach
Who it's for
Entry to Early Career • On-site with possible engagement in community-focused initiatives
Good fit
- Educators with a focus on special education
- Passionate advocates for social justice in education
- Ph.D. candidates looking for teaching roles
Not recommended for
- Individuals without experience in education
- Candidates disinterested in community engagement
- Those seeking purely research-oriented positions
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Assistant Professor, Special Education School of Education, University at Albany
The Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology at the University at Albany seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in the area of special education. Faculty members in the Division of Special Education at the University at Albany are a collegial group of publicly engaged scholars representing wide interests in special education who are deeply invested in developing excellent special education teachers with a social justice orientation to their work in schools and classrooms.
Additional information about the position and School of Education are available at:
https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=194507
The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer.
