Director of Department of Education (Syracuse University)

Job # 078694 Location: Huntington Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY Job Type: Full-time Faculty Rank: Open Rank FLSA Status: Exempt Proposed Start Date: August 2026 Pay Range: $90,000 – $120,000 Commitment to On-Campus Experience Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position requires regular in-person presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited per University policy. Job Description The Research Director for the CDI will be appointed as Associate or Full Professor in Inclusive Special Education. The role is within the School of Education, which aspires to lead in: Inclusive and antiracist pedagogy and practice Digital learning and instructional technologies Experiential learning The CDI has an international reputation in inclusive education and disability-related research. The Research Director will oversee research direction and grants, mentor students, collaborate with faculty, and contribute to teaching in inclusive special education or research methodologies. Qualifications Required: Doctorate in special education, inclusive education, or closely related field Successful and active research agenda in inclusive special education and disability Previous experience as a PI on external grants Evidence of success in securing funding Record of successful university teaching Preferred / Job-Specific: Background in disability studies, inclusive education, critical special education, inclusive education policy, inclusive post-secondary education, or technology innovation focused on disability Experience seeking federal and foundation research or large technical assistance grants Administrative, project management, and collaborative experience leading teams of faculty, staff, and graduate students Background in quantitative methods, CritQuant, big data, or GIS mapping Experience working with diverse communities and meeting diverse student needs inclusively Commitment to asset- and equity-based perspectives in inclusive education Responsibilities Serve as Syracuse-located Research Director (not remote) Collaborate with and follow direction of CDI leadership Support ongoing research efforts and oversee grants of the CDI Lead grant writing initiatives Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students in research Collaborate with other faculty and university units Engage in CDI activities Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in inclusive special education or research methodologies Application Instructions Applicants must submit: Current CV Transcripts Letter of interest (2–3 pages) addressing guiding principles on disability and inclusion, research record, grant activity, leadership, collaboration, and teaching Contact information for three (3) current references Apply online: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112270 About Syracuse University Syracuse University is a private, international research university with more than 150 years of history. It offers over 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges, serving over 15,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students. Syracuse has a global alumni network of more than 250,000 across 160 countries. About Syracuse, NY Syracuse is a medium-sized city in central New York State with a metro-area population of approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living, cultural and recreational opportunities, seasonal outdoor activities, and proximity to the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes region. EEO Statement Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. Discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected status is prohibited. Veteran and Community Commitment Syracuse University has a long history of supporting veterans and the military-connected community through education, outreach, and employment programs. Commitment to Community and Inclusion The University fosters a welcoming learning environment valuing diverse perspectives and experiences, encouraging open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect. Applicant Documents Required: Resume/CV Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Reference List Optional: Other Document Teaching Philosophy Research Statement Supplemental Questions: How did you first find out about this position? (Options include sujobopps.com, Syracuse University HR, virtual career fair, HERC, LinkedIn, Indeed, referral, etc.) If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

Job # 078694
Location: Huntington Hall, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
Job Type: Full-time Faculty
Rank: Open Rank
FLSA Status: Exempt
Proposed Start Date: August 2026
Pay Range: $90,000 – $120,000

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position requires regular in-person presence to support students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to the academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited per University policy.

Job Description

The Research Director for the CDI will be appointed as Associate or Full Professor in Inclusive Special Education. The role is within the School of Education, which aspires to lead in:

Inclusive and antiracist pedagogy and practice
Digital learning and instructional technologies
Experiential learning

The CDI has an international reputation in inclusive education and disability-related research. The Research Director will oversee research direction and grants, mentor students, collaborate with faculty, and contribute to teaching in inclusive special education or research methodologies.

Qualifications

Required:

Doctorate in special education, inclusive education, or closely related field
Successful and active research agenda in inclusive special education and disability
Previous experience as a PI on external grants
Evidence of success in securing funding
Record of successful university teaching

Preferred / Job-Specific:

Background in disability studies, inclusive education, critical special education, inclusive education policy, inclusive post-secondary education, or technology innovation focused on disability
Experience seeking federal and foundation research or large technical assistance grants
Administrative, project management, and collaborative experience leading teams of faculty, staff, and graduate students
Background in quantitative methods, CritQuant, big data, or GIS mapping
Experience working with diverse communities and meeting diverse student needs inclusively
Commitment to asset- and equity-based perspectives in inclusive education

Responsibilities

Serve as Syracuse-located Research Director (not remote)
Collaborate with and follow direction of CDI leadership
Support ongoing research efforts and oversee grants of the CDI
Lead grant writing initiatives
Mentor and advise graduate and undergraduate students in research
Collaborate with other faculty and university units
Engage in CDI activities
Teach undergraduate or graduate courses in inclusive special education or research methodologies

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit:

Current CV
Transcripts
Letter of interest (2–3 pages) addressing guiding principles on disability and inclusion, research record, grant activity, leadership, collaboration, and teaching
Contact information for three (3) current references

Apply online: https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/112270

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with more than 150 years of history. It offers over 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges, serving over 15,000 undergraduates and 6,000 graduate students. Syracuse has a global alumni network of more than 250,000 across 160 countries.

About Syracuse, NY

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in central New York State with a metro-area population of approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living, cultural and recreational opportunities, seasonal outdoor activities, and proximity to the Adirondacks and Finger Lakes region.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. Discrimination or harassment based on any legally protected status is prohibited.

Veteran and Community Commitment

Syracuse University has a long history of supporting veterans and the military-connected community through education, outreach, and employment programs.

Commitment to Community and Inclusion

The University fosters a welcoming learning environment valuing diverse perspectives and experiences, encouraging open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.

Applicant Documents

Required:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts
Reference List

Optional:

Other Document
Teaching Philosophy
Research Statement

Supplemental Questions:

How did you first find out about this position? (Options include sujobopps.com, Syracuse University HR, virtual career fair, HERC, LinkedIn, Indeed, referral, etc.)

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Educaloxy

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