Jobs Openings in the UCR School of Education
Faculty Positions in the School of Education
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
The UCR SEARCH Center team invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. SEARCH is the first free autism clinic within the University of California system. We focus on providing information, support, screening, and diagnosis for families of children in the Inland Empire of California. The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will be involved in various SEARCH projects and initiatives. These include: Exploring best practices for diagnosing adults with autism, testing the accuracy and validity of tele-health diagnostic procedures for ASD, conducting phone intakes and in-person diagnostic appointments at SEARCH. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be supervised in clinical activities by a licensed Clinical Psychologist, and in research activities by a Distinguished Research Professor.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02121
Faculty Position in Special Education
The School of Education at the University of California, Riverside invites applications nominations for a tenure line Professor (Assistant or Associate) in the area of Special Education. This position will commence as early as July 1, 2026 or as negotiated.
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. Located in the Inland empire, a racially and economically diverse region on Tribal lands, UCR is a land-grant public institution designated as a Hispanic serving, Minority Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Within this context, we are seeking a scholar whose research is relevant for teachers and school personnel whose research agenda is aligned with one of the following areas of scholarship: (1) mathematics intervention, (2) writing intervention, (3) behavior interventions.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF0212
Teaching Positions in the School of Education
Lecturer 2025-2026
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. We seek to hire part-time and/or full-time Lecturers beginning the Fall Quarter for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach an array of courses. Applicants will be selected from this pool for one year or a single quarter appointment as needed; some appointments begin in the fall quarter and others in winter, spring, or summer quarters. These positions are subject to the availability of funding and, depending on the circumstances, may be taught remotely. Priority consideration will be given to individuals previously appointed as a Lecturer with the SOE. Qualifications: Candidates will have either an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Ed. D. degree preferred) or a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years of demonstrated teaching experience in Education or a related field. We are particularly interested in applicants who have expertise in teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students in culturally responsive and sustaining ways. Responsibilities: Teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate courses, depending on the need and the candidate’s experience and availability. Duties will include full responsibility for course preparation and presentation, including but not limited to, lectures, preparation and grading of exams, office hours outside of class, and supervision of teaching assistants or readers if assigned.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02068
Assistant Professor of Policy Analysis
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Policy Analysis. The position will commence on July 1, 2026, or as negotiated. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1 for the salary range. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law.
Interested individuals should apply at - https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02123
Associate Specialist Position
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. Located in the Inland Empire, a racially and economically diverse region on Tribal lands, UCR is a land-grant public institution designated as a Hispanic-Serving, Minority-Serving, and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution. Within this context, we seek to hire a part-time (40% appointment) Associate Specialist that has demonstrated exceptional talent as a researcher and writer. This position will join the School of Education’s project funded by the Stuart Foundation to provide curriculum development and narrative writing tied to highly contentious schooling contexts. The case studies will draw on examples from California and will be aimed to inform researchers, policy makers, and the broad public. The curriculum to be developed will draw on a survey of principals and will be designed to provide students with an opportunity for an informed discussion of educational issues that impact their lives.
Interested individuals should apply at - https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02139