Assistant Professor of Education – Special Education

The University of Mobile School of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor of Education. The assistant professor will teach courses in the School of Education that are specific to the preparation of special education teachers in P-6 education settings. This position will be a full-time, 9-month appointment with expectations of expert teaching, experience with learning management systems for online delivery, coordination of student field experiences, internships, and the ability to work collaboratively with the faculty in the various programs offered in the School of Education. Responsibilities aside from teaching include academic advising, program coordination, curriculum assessment and review, service on UM committees, and participation in recruiting events. The position will start in Fall 2025. The university academic curriculum is based on a four-day week. Some programmatic activities require evening and Friday coverage.

TO APPLY: Applicants must submit all application materials below to the Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Ashley Milner at amilner@umobile.edu

Application Materials

  • A letter of interest
  • A UM Faculty application form: https://umobile.edu/employment/
  • Curriculum vita
  • Three current letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts for application (if hired, official transcripts must be sent from the issuing institution to facultytranscripts@umobile.edu )

Required Qualifications

  • Preferred: Earned Doctorate (PhD, EdD) in special education or related field
  • Required: Candidate must have 30 graduate-level hours of coursework in special education.
  • Rank and salary are commensurate with education and experience

Questions about the role may be submitted to the Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Ashley Milner, at amilner@umobile.edu

The University of Mobile is a Southern Baptist-affiliated liberal arts university with an enrollment of approximately 1,500 students. Candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission of a Christian university and the integration of faith and discipline. More information may be found on the University website at www.umobile.edu.

The University of Mobile is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Questions about the accreditation of the University of Mobile may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404)-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The University of Mobile does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or age in the administration or application of its educational programs and policies, admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and University-administered programs.