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JMU positions

By evansra on Apr. 14, 2006.

The College of Education at James Madison University announces two, full time tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Exceptional Education Department to be filled beginning Fall, 2006. Requirements are an earned doctorate in special education or expected completion by Fall, 2006, and at least three years of successful teaching experience in the field of special education. Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred and a passion for special education and teacher education is required. Applicants must have knowledge of high incidence disabilities, instructional methods and collaboration models for success in the general curriculum. A background in reading instruction and/or behavioral interventions is preferred. An ability to work collaboratively with other faculty within the College and to build partnerships with community agencies and school systems is important. Major responsibilities include teaching and supervision in special education, although some cross disciplinary teaching may be possible dependent upon individual expertise and interest. The successful candidates must be able to maintain an active career balanced across the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. All applicants interested in these positions must apply online at https://joblink.jmu.edu providing a cover letter, curriculum vita, three professional references with contact information and a statement of teaching philosophy.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply please go to https://JobLink.jmu.edu and reference posting number 0400710. In addition to the electronic application process, candidates are requested to send official graduate transcripts via USPS to JMU, Education Programs, Associate Dean’s Office, MSC 1907, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. For more information, contact Dr. Dave Herr at (540) 568-6780 or by e-mail at herrde@jmu.edu.

Brooklyn College opening

By MaryannM on Apr. 14, 2006.

Brooklyn College is one of the nation’s leading public liberal arts colleges and a principal teaching and research institution of the City University of New York. The College shares the mission of the University, whose commitment is to access and excellence. Located on a 26-acre campus, with a full-time faculty of 550, undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 31 departments are offered to 15,550 students. The college also seeks to develop a sense of personal and social responsibility by encouraging involvement in community and public service. It fosters a campus environment hospitable to multicultural interest and activities. As an urban institution, it draws upon the myriad resources of the city to enrich its educational offerings.

The Graduate Special Education Program at Brooklyn College has a long tradition of providing rigorous and effective preparation for special educators committed to serving the most vulnerable students in our city and their families. The course of study addresses the challenges and opportunities experienced by students with disabilities in culturally diverse and generally resource poor urban school settings. The Program develops candidates’ capacity and proficiency to educate children with special needs in a range of settings, and seeks to strengthen students’ abilities to succeed in general education classrooms. Program graduates are prepared to act as cultural brokers and facilitators of positive outcomes for children with disabilities and their families through communication and information that lead to self-advocacy and self- empowerment. The Program highlights the need for collaborative, thoughtful and flexible choices in pedagogy and assessment. True to the aims of special education, candidates appreciate and promote the unique gifts, strengths and creativity of all children and work to support students’ development leading to their optimal academic performance and full participation in society.

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
Department: School of Education
Responsibilities: Scholar in special education with experience and expertise in pre-K to grade 6 to assume leadership of this program that is nationally recognized by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).
Qualifications: Doctorate required with expertise in special education (grades pre-K to 6). Work experience in urban settings and demonstrated competence in at least one of the following areas: cross cultural competence, first and second language acquisition, technology, inclusion. Candidates with experience in graduate program administration and grant writing are encouraged to apply.

Please send curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation and writing sample(s) or research plan(s):

Assistant Vice President
Human Resource Services
Brooklyn College/CUNY
2900 Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11210

Brooklyn College is actively building a diverse academic community that fosters an inclusive environment and therefore encourages a broad spectrum of candidates to apply. It is an AA/EO/IRCA/ADA employer.

DLD executive director

By JohnL on Apr. 14, 2006.

The Division for Learning Disabilities (DLD) or the Council for Exceptional Children is saddled with the burden of finding someone to succeed Charlie Hughes, who’s served as DLD’s executive director for the past three-plus years. The board has published a call for applications. We need someone who can handle both policy-level conceptual issues and the minutiae that makes the organization succeed. Please pass the word along.

http://teachingld.org/pdf/DLDSeeksExecDir.pdf