Research Director for the Center on Disability and Inclusion

Research Director for the Center on Disability and Inclusion

Job Title: Research Director for the Center on Disability and Inclusion

Location: Syracuse, NY

Campus: Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience: Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $90,000 - $120,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by department chair.

Job Type: Full-time

Rank: Open Rank

Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description: The Research Director for the CDI will be appointed as Associate or Full Professor in Inclusive Special Education and will join a School of Education that aspires to be the pre-eminent institution for scholarship and instruction across three signature areas: inclusive and antiracist pedagogy and practice; digital learning and instructional technologies; and experiential learning. We seek to expand our global reputation for attracting and preparing transformative leaders, teachers, counselors, social workers, and other professionals who support meaningful student participation, equitable outcomes, and a culture of belonging across diverse learning contexts and communities. The School of Education and, specifically, the CDI have an international reputation as leaders in inclusive education and disability related work. We are looking for the appointment to begin August 2026.

Qualifications: 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.

Job Specific Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with: background in disability studies in education, inclusive education, critical special education, inclusive education policy, inclusive post-secondary education, and/or technology innovation focused on disability; experience seeking federal and foundation research and/or large technical assistance grants; administrative, project management, and collaborative experience leading and supervising teams of faculty, staff, and graduate students; background in quantitative methods and analysis, CritQuant, big data, or GIS mapping; experience in working with diverse communities and inclusively meeting diverse student needs; and commitments to inclusive education for all people from asset and equity based perspectives.

Responsibilities: We are seeking someone who will: become a Syracuse-located Research Director (not remote); collaborate with and follow the direction of the Center leadership; support ongoing research efforts and oversee the research direction and grants of the CDI; lead grant writing; work with CDI affiliated grad and undergrad students providing research mentorship as well as advisement; collaborate with other faculty; be involved in an array of activities in the CDI; teach undergraduate or graduate courses in inclusive special education or research methodologies; interface with other university resources and units.

Application Instructions: All applicants must attach a current CV, transcripts, a letter of interest, and contact information and contact information for three (3) current references. The letter of interest should include the candidate's understanding and guiding principle around disability and inclusion as well as their record of research, grant activity, leadership, collaboration, and teaching. The search committee requests that the letter of interest be about two- three pages in length. Review of applications begins March 15 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be sent by email to the Search Chair, Professor George Theoharis at View email address on click.appcast.io.