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Asst. Professor of Practice - Special Populations in Teacher Education

Position Number: 6913593
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education

Asst. Professor of Practice - Special Populations in Teacher Education

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time 9-month academic appointment Assistant Professor of Practice in Teacher Education for K-12 Special Populations with an emphasis in ESL or Special Education or both. In this position description,Special Populationsrefers to candidates who have received training, completed graduate-level coursework in ESL, Special Education or both, and have experience working with students who receive services through Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in the United States. Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:Developing, teaching, and researching the effects of theory-based program and curricular interventions for increasing teacher candidates instructional competency for Special populationsTaking a leadership and collaborative role in Special Populations Working with instructional faculty to ensure high-fidelity implementation of research-supported improvements around quality of delivery and content in Special PopulationsDevelop and teach undergraduate courses in Special Populations in both face-to face and online formatsCollaborate on research projects

Position Description
The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time 9-month academic appointment Assistant Professor of Practice in Teacher Education for K-12 Special Populations with an emphasis in ESL or Special Education or both. In this position description, Special Populations refers to candidates who have received training, completed graduate-level coursework in ESL, Special Education or both, and have experience working with students who receive services through Special Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) programs in the United States.

Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Developing, teaching, and researching the effects of theory-based program and curricular interventions for increasing teacher candidates' instructional competency for Special populations
Taking a leadership and collaborative role in Special Populations
Working with instructional faculty to ensure high-fidelity implementation of research-supported improvements around quality of delivery and content in Special Populations
Develop and teach undergraduate courses in Special Populations in both face-to face and online formats
Collaborate on research projects

Major/Essential Functions
At Texas Tech University, the Professor of Practice title is used to recruit individuals with exceptional backgrounds and achievements in academic, business, government, or other professional practice. Primary responsibilities normally will be to teach in an area of expertise, mentor students in professional and career preparation, and liaise with professional contacts and entities on behalf of the department or program.

In line with TTU's strategic priorities to engage and empower a diverse student body, enable innovative research and creative activities, and transform lives and communities through outreach and engaged scholarship, applicants should have experience working with diverse student populations at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels within individual or across the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service.

Required Qualifications

A completed Ph.D. or Ed.D in Teacher Preparation, Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership/Policy or related field with a specialization (18 hours of graduate level coursework) in Special Populations by September 1, 2026
Minimum of 3 years as teacher of record in K-12 Special Populations in the United States
Evidence of ability to teach and design competency-based courses in Special Populations for online and face to face format

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the required qualifications, individuals with the following preferred qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply:

Knowledge and experience collaborating within school districts
An emerging record of scholarly productivity in Teacher Preparation and or Special Populations as evidenced by published journal articles or conference presentations
Current ESL or Special Education teaching licensure/ certification in the United States
Higher Education teaching

Special Instructions to Applicant

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.