Assistant Professor of Special Education

Summary of Job Duties

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education and Health Professions at the University of Arkansas is seeking candidates for a nine-month tenure-track Assistant Professor of Special Education faculty position with a specialization in applied behavior analysis. The Assistant Professor of Special Education is a full-time, nine-month position to begin August 16, 2027. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of faculty in a department growing in stature and recognized for excellence in teaching, research, faculty development, and student success.

Responsibilities

• Teach primarily graduate courses in applied behavior analysis online though the program and department includes undergraduate and doctoral level on campus courses
• Conduct research that results in peer-reviewed publications and professional presentations
• Pursue external funding through grant proposal submissions
• Participate in student advisement and mentoring, including service on thesis and dissertation committees
• Collaborate with partners to coordinate clinical experiences for students or provide programmatic support
• Provide service to the university, college, department, program, profession and community
• Support the University's 150 Forward priorities of student success, research excellence, and an employer-of-choice environment through teaching, research, and service

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate from a nationally recognized and accredited institution of higher education focused on special education, psychology and/or applied behavior analysis conferred by the start of employment
• Certification as a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst™ (BCBA or BCBA-D)
• Evidence and/or promise of exemplary performance in research in the area of special education, psychology, and/or applied behavior analysis
• Evidence and/or promise of effective teaching and advising at the higher education level
• Evidence of relevant, productive service or potential to actively contribute to the program, department, university, and profession related to special education and applied behavior analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful teaching of behavior analysis coursework at the college/university level
• Experience using online teaching modalities
• Evidence of ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Applied/clinical experience working as a behavior analyst
• Successful experience mentoring and supervising students in applied behavior analysis

Additional Information

This position is a Designated Research Position and is regulated by the Arkansas Research Education Protection Act of 2025. Prior to issuance of an offer of employment, the University is required to request and obtain additional information about an applicant's background and, if required, conduct an additional review of that background information. This is an in-person position. On-campus presence is an essential function of this position. Extensive in-person engagement in activities such as office hours, student advising, collaborative work, and departmental, college, and university committee meetings is required to advance student success, departmental effectiveness, and the mission of the college and the university. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Required Documents to Apply

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)

Recruitment Contact Information

Dr. Elizabeth Lorah, Professor of Special Education, lorah@uark.edu

Special Instructions to Applicants

Completed applications received by October 1, 2026, will be assured full consideration. Late applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.