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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for two teaching faculty positions:
(1) Assistant Professor-in-Residence in Developmental Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis
(2) Assistant Professor-in-Residence in High Incidence Disabilities.
The Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education seeks applicants for two non-tenure-track Assistant Professors in Residence of Special Education to begin on July 1, 2026. The selected candidate will engage in teacher and professional preparation, research, and service. Specifically, the selected candidate for this position will support students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate degree programs that lead to licensure in special education and/or graduate degree programs that lead to applied behavior analysis certification.
The selected candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of teaching (e.g., advising, recruiting, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, program and curriculum development, developing and teaching courses), involvement with field experience and clinical practice of pre-service and in-service teacher and professional education, and interdisciplinary collaboration with department and college. Additionally, the selected candidate will engage in scholarship, including applications for external funding, research on effective practices, and practitioner-oriented scholarship.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE
The Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education consists of a diverse faculty committed to developing innovative ideas through research, teaching, and service that improve the quality of life and educational experience for young children, multilingual learners, and individuals with disabilities from diverse backgrounds. We offer vibrant undergraduate and graduate programs in the areas of early childhood education, multilingual education, and special education. Additionally, our department houses several research centers (e.g., the Lynn Bennett Early Childhood Education Center, the Disability Center for Collaborative Research, Inclusive Education, and Well-being, Office of General Curriculum Access). The department has several large projects focused on the integration of inclusive, evidence-based instruction to support diverse individuals in public school settings. Programs in the department partner closely with teachers and leaders in public school and community settings, including partnerships with large urban and rural school districts. Finally, we are actively engaged in our respective fields as journal editors, members of review boards, leaders of professional organizations, and thought partners to the educational community in southern Nevada.
The Department of Early Childhood, Multilingual, and Special Education is committed to diversity on its faculty and encourages individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse groups, including individuals with disabilities, to apply.
As an HSI and AANAPISI-designated College of Education, we prepare learners to address contemporary challenges by: (a) advancing equity and access through innovative scholarship, practice and advocacy; (b) enhancing our communities through collaborative outreach and engagement; and (c) delivering high-quality services, educational and mental health programs, and initiatives that promote well-being. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate support for educational access and community engagement, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. UNLV seeks to recruit and retain a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serving the community.
Both positions require a doctoral degree in Special Education or a closely related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and experience teaching and/or working with people with disabilities. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.
Additionally, both positions require at least two to three years of verified experience working with people with disabilities in educational or community settings.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Obtained BCBA or BCBA-D; meets qualifications to apply for licensure in Nevada
Obtained teacher licensure or certification in special education
Expertise in developmental disabilities, such as autism and intellectual disability
Expertise in culturally responsive practices and working with diverse learners
Experience teaching in higher education, in applied behavior analysis and/or special education programs
Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
A current, or emerging, record of scholarship focused on students with autism and/or intellectual disabilities (e.g., publications, conference presentations, external funding proposals).
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
Obtained teacher licensure or certification in special education with verified teaching experience in a special education classroom (e.g., working with students with learning disabilities, emotional and/or behavioral disorders, ADHD, or other students with other disabilities with mild/moderate educational needs).
Expertise in high incidence disabilities with particular emphasis in learning disabilities with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: transition, literacy instruction and intervention, and special education law and policy
Expertise in culturally responsive practices and working with diverse learners
Experience teaching in higher education, in special education programs
Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate students
A current, or emerging, record of scholarship focused on students with high incidence disabilities and/or special education teacher education (e.g., publications, conference presentations, external funding proposals).
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Submit a letter of interest articulating your specialization area (i.e., Developmental Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis or High Incidence Disabilities); a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Drs. Heather Van Ness and Stephanie Gerow, Search Committee Chairs. Please specify the position(s) you are applying for.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on January 31, 2026.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Workday. Please note that emailed materials will not be accepted.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. UNLV values the skills of those who have served. Learn more at Veterans Webpage or contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu for support.
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Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
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Academic Faculty
Exempt
YesFull-Time Equivalent
100.0%Required Attachment(s)
Submit a letter of interest articulating your specialization area (i.e., Developmental Disabilities and Applied Behavior Analysis or High Incidence Disabilities); a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Materials should be addressed to Drs. Heather Van Ness and Stephanie Gerow, Search Committee Chairs. Please specify the position(s) you are applying for.
Posting Close Date
Note to Applicant
This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.
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