Instructional Assistant Professor of Special Education
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Job Location:
Laredo, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Instructional Assistant Professor of Special EducationAgency
Texas A&M International UniversityDepartment
Educational ProgramsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Laredo TexasJob Type
FacultyJob Description
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) a member of the Texas A&M University System welcomes applicants for anInstructional Assistant Professor of Special Education to beginFall 2026.
TAMIU is a Hispanic Serving Institution with over 8000 students located in Laredo Texas a vibrant and bicultural city with a population of about 250000. The university advances knowledge through research and discovery teaching and learning community engagement and public service and with an intentional focus on student success and research excellence. For more information please visit is anon tenure-track Instructional Assistant Professor (9-month faculty position; 3-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on annual evaluations and performance). Primary duties will includeteaching 15 semester credit hours (the equivalent of five courses) per semester in various modalities including face-to-face and online undergraduate courses and online graduate courses. Duties also includementoring students and providing service on departmental college university and professional committees. This position requires face-to-face interactions through a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare highly effective culturally competent educational professionals who are equipped to understand and assume leadership positions in a global society.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must hold adoctorate in Special Education or a related field. ABDs will also be considered but must have earned a doctorate before appointment. All specializations will be considered. We strongly encourage candidates with a strong record of working in the Special Education field in the public school setting the ability to teach in areas that complement/strengthen our programs hold State of Texas Special Education Teacher Certification and/or Educational Diagnostician Certification preferred.
We offer competitive salaries and a benefits package including health insurance retirement benefits and life insurance. Additional pay is available for summer teaching. Financial support for professional development opportunities such as attending academic conferences is also provided. Moving expenses are covered in whole or in part by the university.
Application Process
The first review of applications will be3/2/2026 and will continue until the position is filled. The completed employment application must include:
- Letter of interest or cover letter that addresses qualifications
- Current curriculum vitae
- Unofficial transcripts specifying conferred/ABD degree
- Names and contact information of three current professional references
Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.
