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Assistant Professor of Special Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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Position Number: 5544073
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Education - Special Education

Assistant Professor of Special Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Position DescriptionThe Department of Special Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor Position in Deaf Hard of Hearing (DHH) to begin on 09/01/2025. The Department of Special Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor Position in Deaf Hard of Hearing (DHH) to begin on 09/01/2025.

Position Description
The Department of Special Education at Texas Tech University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track, Assistant Professor Position in Deaf Hard of Hearing (DHH) to begin on 09/01/2025.

Major/Essential Functions
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.

Applicants should demonstrate potential for collaboration with faculty across departments in the College of Education, including Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Psychology Leadership and Counseling, Higher Education, and Teacher Education. Candidates who have very strong records of scholarship supported by external funding and who have the proven capacity or clear potential to bring externally sponsored research to Texas Tech University are encouraged to apply. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The successful applicant will join a faculty team of nationally recognized, community-engaged researchers in a Special Education Department that offers a highly collegial work environment with multiple opportunities for coordinative leadership advancement in both the Sensory Impairment program areas, and the Special Education department.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate:

Teach graduate courses in the DHH program and Special Education department as assigned by the Department
Help the Department continue to grow a strong and reputable personnel preparation program at the certification, master's, and doctoral levels
Serve as the coordinator for the DHH program
Serve as an advisor and mentor for certification, masters and doctoral students, and participate on doctoral committees
Collaborate and cooperate with colleagues to fulfill the needs of the program and the strategic goals of the Program, Department, and College
Establish and maintain a rigorous research agenda leading to publications in reputable journals
Actively recruit students for all levels of the DHH program
Actively participate in service for Department, College, and University committees as well as with stakeholders and professional organizations
Actively seek external funding and participate in grant writing with colleagues
Develop and foster partnerships with school districts, regional and state agencies, other colleges/universities, and stakeholders for engaged scholarship and collaboration
Participate in local, state, national, and international professional organizations
Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees

Required Qualifications

An earned doctorate in Special Education or a closely related field by August 2025.
Certification in Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH).
At least three years' experience teaching DHH students in K1-12.
Evidence of an emerging research agenda in DHH.
Evidence of collaboration and participation in outreach or service activities involving special populations.

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

Experience in teaching DHH courses at the university level, especially online distance education courses
Evidence of a clear research agenda in DHH, including publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Experience in advising doctoral students or serving on doctoral committees.
Evidence of participation in professional organizations at local, state, national, and international levels.
Evidence of leadership abilities.
Evidence of knowledge, skills, and experience in teaching online distance education courses.
Evidence of accomplishments in writing and securing external grant funding.
Commitment to developing partnerships with stakeholders for engaged scholarship.
Experience working with diverse student populations is highly desirable.

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