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William Paterson University

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... professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus ... Minor in Disability Studies For more information about programs in this department, please see ...

William Paterson University

... professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus ... and Disability Studies. Position starts January 2026. The Department of Special Education ...

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As of Jun 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for disability studies professor in the United States is $114,792.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,500.00 and $121,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Disability Studies Professor vs Disability Rights Advocate?

AspectDisability Studies ProfessorDisability Rights Advocate
Required CredentialsDoctorate in Disability Studies or related field, academic credentialsVaries; often no formal degree, but relevant experience and certifications
Work EnvironmentUniversities, colleges, academic settingsNonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, community events
Employer & Industry UsageHigher education institutions, research centersNGOs, government agencies, advocacy organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentAcademic roles, teaching, researchActivism, policy change, community outreach

Disability Studies Professors primarily focus on teaching and research within academic institutions, requiring advanced degrees. In contrast, Disability Rights Advocates work directly in the community or organizations to promote policy change and support individuals, often with varied credentials. Both roles are vital in the disability sector but differ in their focus, environment, and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Disability Studies Professor job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 63% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 32% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $114,792 per year, or $55.2 per hour.

Clinical Assistant Professor - Disability Studies

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

University Of Texas at Austin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

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132nd of 539 rated colleges and universities

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Description
The School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track clinical faculty position. This position comes with a nine-month appointment for one year, after which time and concurrent with favorable evaluations, it may be renewed with two year rolling appointments. This position does not come with the offer of, or the possibility of, tenure.
Of particular interest are candidates prepared to teach disability studies courses and manage the Disability Studies Program.
Disability Studies (DS) is an interdisciplinary academic field. Scholarship from a vast array of disciplines including history, humanities, social work, gender studies, anthropology, to name a few, contribute to this field. DS focuses on how disability is constructed, viewed, and understood culturally, politically, economically, and socially. People with disabilities are centered and their experiences in the world create the context for discussion.
Responsibilities include:
  • Teaching undergraduate and/or master's-level courses in DS
  • Advising students in the DS graduate portfolio program
  • Advising students in the undergraduate DS minor
  • Coordinating DS events across campus with the Disability Cultural Center and faculty in other colleges who work with disability studies
  • Coordinate curriculum

The University of Texas at Austin offers unique opportunities for individuals who wish to pursue an academic career in a dynamic, collegial environment.The School of Social Work, which is ranked nationally among the top ten schools of social work, awards bachelor's (BSW), master's (MSSW), and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees within a research-intensive public university.The School of Social Work is committed to supporting excellence in teaching and scholarship among its faculty and students. The school welcomes applications for clinical faculty positions from exceptional practitioners and scholars committed to teaching and leading initiatives that create environments conducive to the flourishing of all students.
Qualifications
The position requires a master's degree and must meet University requirements for rank.
The preferred candidate will hold a PhD in which their doctoral or current scholarship focuses on a disability studies topic as well as teaching experience in disability studies related courses.
Application Instructions
To ensure consideration all documents requested must be uploaded via Interfolio before a full review can begin. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, name and contact information of three references, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy.

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