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Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2487P

Working Title

Assistant Professor Special Education Adapted Curriculum

Department

COE-Comm Sciences & Special Ed

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https : / / www.uga.edu / ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students, including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College / Unit / Department

As the 4th largest public college of education in the country and the 3rd largest college at UGA , the Mary Frances Early College of Education ( MFE COE ) improves the lives of residents of Georgia and beyond through our instruction, research, and service. The MFE COE is a comprehensive college with disciplines focused on teacher preparation, counseling and human development, communication sciences, human movement sciences, career development, student affairs, and educational administration and policy. We place significant emphasis on graduate education with approximately 40% of our students at the graduate level, making us the second largest college at UGA with respect to graduate education.

The Department of Communication Sciences and Special Education at the University of Georgia includes 32 full-time faculty members and offers B.S.Ed., M.S., M.A.T., M.Ed., Ed.S., and Ph.D. degree programs. Areas of concentration include Special Education (Adapted, General, and Birth through Kindergarten), Communication Sciences and Disorders, American Sign Language, and Applied Behavior Analysis. The Department is highly interdisciplinary, fostering collaboration across programs and with partners throughout the university and community. Faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research, teaching excellence, and professional service. More information about the Department can be found at https : / / coe.uga.edu / directory / communication-sciences-and-special-education /

Athens is known for its music, art, and food as well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see www.visitathensga.com and http : / / www.georgia.gov / ).

College / Unit / Department website

https : / / coe.uga.edu / directory / communication-sciences-and-special-education /

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

None

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

08 / 01 / 2026

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

09 / 19 / 2025

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants should submit the following :

• A letter of application specifically responsive to the responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications of the position as described above.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Electronic copies of up to three recent peer-reviewed articles published or in review.
• The contact information for three professional references. Please note that reference requests will be automatically solicited upon the submission of application.

Application Deadline : Applications will begin to be reviewed upon receipt. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by October 30, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

Questions may be addressed to the search committee chair, Dr. Rachel Cagliani, at rcagliani@uga.edu.

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu ).

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https : / / www.usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653 .