Clinical AssistantAssociate Professor of Special Education

Gainesville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 01-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Classification Title:	CLIN AST/ASO PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates forAssistant Professor musthold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate must be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed. Candidates forAssociate Professor musthold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work professional writing or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.
Job Description:	The University of Florida invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education. This is a 12-month non-tenure accruing faculty appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching and advising students in our world-class graduate programs. We welcome a candidate whose teaching and scholarship address significant issues in special education. UFs special education programs are consistently ranked among the nations best by U.S. News and World Report. We are currently ranked No. 4 in the nation for Special Education Graduate programs and No. 1 for Online Special Education Graduate programs. The successful applicant is expected to teach across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs particularly those designed to support special educators professional learning in the areas of behavior and academic supports and interventions; support collaborative efforts in program development and continuous improvement; disseminate their scholarship of teaching at professional conferences and through appropriate publications; and engage in service to the program school college university and profession. The successful applicant will join a collaborative cohesive and energetic community of scholars within the College that is committed to high quality teaching research and service. The 12-month faculty appointment is expected to begin in August 2026. Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Special Education Program is housed within the School of Special Education School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies. The schools faculty and four associated centers are national leaders in generating more than $50 million in external funding providing excellent opportunities for collaboration with UF colleagues and community partners. These centers include the CEEDAR Center the UF Literacy Institute (UFLI) the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies (AZCEECS) and the UF Prevention and Intervention Network (PIN) for Youth Families and Communities. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Education at the University of Florida founded in 1906 has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last nine years No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education and 6th nationally among public and private education schools (U.S. News & World Report). Three of the Colleges academic programs occupy top-20 spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st) Special Education (4th) and Elementary Education (14th). Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarshipoften conducted in partnership with other UF colleges school districts and communities across the state and nationare yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in todays changing world starting with our youngest learners. Faculty researchers last year garnered more than $150.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing educations most critical issues. With both on campus and online options the college offers 29 bachelors and advanced degree programs and concentration areas within nine academic specialties. To sustain the colleges innovative edge heightened emphasis on emerging technologies student experience and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrows leaders in all education disciplines. The Colleges educator preparation programs have been continuously nationally accredited since 1954. Follow us: @UFCOE (X) @ufcoe (Instagram) @university-of-florida-college-of-education (LinkedIn) and @ (Facebook) ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida founded in 1853 is a public land-grant sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically diverse universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 7th among public universities. National rankings such as 1st by the Wall Street Journal and 4th by Forbes in their respective lists of Public Universities are a result of UFs commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research service and education centers bureaus and institutes and boasts more than 6600 faculty members 60000 students and 405000 living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1.26 billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $70 million AI partnership with NVIDIA taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a preeminent state university in 2013. ABOUT THE AREA: UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida a vibrant college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm along with excellent schools. Gainesville located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico is often recognized as one of Americas best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a Tree City USA every year since 1982. USA Today ranked Gainesville as the number one place to move in the Sunshine State. Add the allure of Floridas famous sunshine tropical breezes and abundant wilderness springs rivers and seashores nearby and it is little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our College and University to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Expected Salary:	Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:	Earned doctorate in special education or closely related field Highly promising or established record of excellence in teaching advising and/or mentoring students in higher education contexts Experience in K-12 teaching and/or leadership positions involving students with disabilities
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience designing and delivering high quality instruction in face-to-face hybrid and online formats in higher education settings Highly promising or established record of teaching courses with a focus on behavior Experience with online learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application Procedures: Applicants should upload all materials to the University of Floridas employment website . If technical assistance is needed please contact Human Resources at . Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application addressing required and desired qualifications (2) curriculum vitae or résumé (3) contact information for three references who after further review will be asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 537735 position number . Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Melinda Leko () Search Committee Chair. Review of candidates will begin December 11 2025 and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration application materials should be submitted by December 1 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and hiring authority. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Floridas Government in the Sunshine and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and all applications resumes and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credentialing Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at .
Health Assessment Required:	No

Required Experience:

Classification Title:CLIN AST/ASO PROFClassification Minimum Requirements:Candidates forAssistant Professor musthold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate must be expected to demonstrate successful experience ...

Classification Title:	CLIN AST/ASO PROF
Classification Minimum Requirements:	Candidates forAssistant Professor musthold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate must be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed. Candidates forAssociate Professor musthold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess professional qualifications above those equivalent to the highest degree relevant to their field. They are expected to have produced creative work professional writing or research and successful teaching or professional experience. A candidate for this rank must have a distinguished record of achievement beyond the assistant professor level.
Job Description:	The University of Florida invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education. This is a 12-month non-tenure accruing faculty appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching and advising students in our world-class graduate programs. We welcome a candidate whose teaching and scholarship address significant issues in special education. UFs special education programs are consistently ranked among the nations best by U.S. News and World Report. We are currently ranked No. 4 in the nation for Special Education Graduate programs and No. 1 for Online Special Education Graduate programs. The successful applicant is expected to teach across a range of undergraduate and graduate programs particularly those designed to support special educators professional learning in the areas of behavior and academic supports and interventions; support collaborative efforts in program development and continuous improvement; disseminate their scholarship of teaching at professional conferences and through appropriate publications; and engage in service to the program school college university and profession. The successful applicant will join a collaborative cohesive and energetic community of scholars within the College that is committed to high quality teaching research and service. The 12-month faculty appointment is expected to begin in August 2026. Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Special Education Program is housed within the School of Special Education School Psychology and Early Childhood Studies. The schools faculty and four associated centers are national leaders in generating more than $50 million in external funding providing excellent opportunities for collaboration with UF colleagues and community partners. These centers include the CEEDAR Center the UF Literacy Institute (UFLI) the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies (AZCEECS) and the UF Prevention and Intervention Network (PIN) for Youth Families and Communities. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Education at the University of Florida founded in 1906 has consistently been ranked No. 1 and No. 2 in the nation in Online Graduate Education for the last nine years No. 2 nationally for undergraduate education and 6th nationally among public and private education schools (U.S. News & World Report). Three of the Colleges academic programs occupy top-20 spots in the U.S. News rankings: Counselor Education (1st) Special Education (4th) and Elementary Education (14th). Cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and public scholarshipoften conducted in partnership with other UF colleges school districts and communities across the state and nationare yielding powerful learning systems and models that are helping to transform education in todays changing world starting with our youngest learners. Faculty researchers last year garnered more than $150.3 million in external awards supporting studies and projects addressing educations most critical issues. With both on campus and online options the college offers 29 bachelors and advanced degree programs and concentration areas within nine academic specialties. To sustain the colleges innovative edge heightened emphasis on emerging technologies student experience and interdisciplinary research will effectively prepare tomorrows leaders in all education disciplines. The Colleges educator preparation programs have been continuously nationally accredited since 1954. Follow us: @UFCOE (X) @ufcoe (Instagram) @university-of-florida-college-of-education (LinkedIn) and @ (Facebook) ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Florida founded in 1853 is a public land-grant sea-grant and space-grant research university and one of the most academically diverse universities in the nation. U.S. News & World Report ranks UF 7th among public universities. National rankings such as 1st by the Wall Street Journal and 4th by Forbes in their respective lists of Public Universities are a result of UFs commitment to provide the highest quality education at the best value. UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 200 research service and education centers bureaus and institutes and boasts more than 6600 faculty members 60000 students and 405000 living alumni. Faculty scholars last year generated more than $1.26 billion in research awards. UF recently launched a $70 million AI partnership with NVIDIA taking the first step toward ensuring equitable access to bringing AI to students and faculty from across campus and the state. The Florida Legislature designated UF as a preeminent state university in 2013. ABOUT THE AREA: UF is situated in Gainesville in North Central Florida a vibrant college town that blends big-city cultural and athletic offerings with small-town friendliness and charm along with excellent schools. Gainesville located about halfway between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico is often recognized as one of Americas best college towns and is easily accessible to three major metropolitan areas (Jacksonville Orlando and Tampa). The National Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Gainesville as a Tree City USA every year since 1982. USA Today ranked Gainesville as the number one place to move in the Sunshine State. Add the allure of Floridas famous sunshine tropical breezes and abundant wilderness springs rivers and seashores nearby and it is little wonder that top-caliber faculty and students find our College and University to be the perfect balance of premier academics and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Expected Salary:	Salary is negotiable competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Required Qualifications:	Earned doctorate in special education or closely related field Highly promising or established record of excellence in teaching advising and/or mentoring students in higher education contexts Experience in K-12 teaching and/or leadership positions involving students with disabilities
Preferred Qualifications:	Experience designing and delivering high quality instruction in face-to-face hybrid and online formats in higher education settings Highly promising or established record of teaching courses with a focus on behavior Experience with online learning management systems (e.g. Canvas)
Special Instructions to Applicants:	The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Application Procedures: Applicants should upload all materials to the University of Floridas employment website . If technical assistance is needed please contact Human Resources at . Complete applications include: (1) a letter of application addressing required and desired qualifications (2) curriculum vitae or résumé (3) contact information for three references who after further review will be asked to send a letter of recommendation through the online application system. Applicants should reference requisition 537735 position number . Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Melinda Leko () Search Committee Chair. Review of candidates will begin December 11 2025 and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration application materials should be submitted by December 1 2025. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and hiring authority. The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Floridas Government in the Sunshine and Public Records laws. Search Committee meetings and interviews are open to the public and all applications resumes and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection. Final candidates will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credentialing Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at .
Health Assessment Required:	No