Assistant Professor - Systems Change

Overview

The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position with a specialization in the use of systems-level academic and behavioral interventions, including multi-tiered systems of support, to support the academic and behavioral needs of students with disabilities within schools and human service organizations.

The department’s mission is to ensure the full inclusion of people with disabilities across educational, independent living, and employment domains by : 1) conducting research and outreach in collaboration with our community partners, 2) preparing high-quality professionals;

and 3) identifying, implementing, and disseminating evidence-based practices. We seek candidates who are committed to fulfilling this mission and who wish to join an academic community that respects and supports the individual contributions of its members as we work toward our individual and collective goals.

The major emphasis area of the position will be research, and the successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent program of research that both sustains and elevates the department’s regional and national reputation.

The new hire’s teaching assignments will be in the Special Education undergraduate program as well as the Applied Behavior Analysis specializations of the department’s master’s and doctoral programs.

This is a full-time, 9-month academic year position at the main USU campus in Logan, UT. The position is not eligible for telework.

Review of applicants will begin October 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Inquiries may be directed to the committee chair, Dr. Kaitlin Bundock (435 797-3911 or

is recognized nationally for both personnel preparation and research. The Department offers special education degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels.

The bachelor’s program prepares graduates to teach students with mild / moderate disabilities, severe disabilities, and / or young children with disabilities.

The department offers three master’s programs : a Master of Science, that includes a Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) verified course sequence, a Master of Education in Special Education, and a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling.

The department also sponsors a unique interdisciplinary doctoral ( program in Disability Disciplines which includes specializations in (1) special education, (2) applied behavior analysis, (3) rehabilitation counseling, (4) speech and language pathology, (5) audiology, (6) pathokinesiology, and (7) disability studies.

Department faculty, along with colleagues from the university-affiliated Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, have a well-established record of obtaining research and training grants, national and international consulting, editorial work on national journals, and leadership in professional organizations.

More information on the Department can be found on our website at .

The is committed to inclusive excellence in research, teaching, and service activities across a wide array of education and human service fields.

The college is home to eight academic departments with approximately 200 faculty who are engaged in innovative research and high-quality graduate and undergraduate education.

The college’s programs and outreach missions are strengthened by an on-campus elementary laboratory school and five stand-alone centers, including the , , , , and the .

Faculty, students, and staff within the college also engage with a broad range of community partners to both provide opportunities for community-engaged research and learning and enhance the quality of education and human service programs throughout the state of Utah.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact.

Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students , including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers.

USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah’s counties.

As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community ofwhere all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued.

We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.

We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.

Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named in 2023. about USU.

The university provides a to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or

for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts.

The home of USU’s main campus, , is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City.

The Logan metro area in the Milken Institute’s 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

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