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LD Position at the University of New Mexico

By loretta on Sep. 26, 2006.

University of New Mexico
College of Education
Special Education Faculty Position
Learning Disabilities and Reading Instruction

The University of New Mexico College of Education, Department of Educational Specialties, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Special Education, with emphases on Learning Disabilities and Reading Instruction, probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision, beginning August 2007.

Minimum Qualifications: 1) earned doctorate in special education or closely related field with emphases in learning disabilities and reading instruction; and, 2) minimum of three years experience teaching students with learning disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications: 1) formal preparation in the models, methods, and major interventions primarily developed for students with learning disabilities, including for teaching reading; 2) evidence of participation in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities across settings; 3) evidence of scholarly work or potential for scholarship in learning disabilities and reading instruction; 4) demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level; 5) demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in supervising student field experiences; 6) experience serving culturally and linguistically diverse students; 7) experience with cross-disciplinary collaborations; 8) evidence of or potential for leadership skills and abilities in developing and sustaining programs in the area of learning disabilities and reading; and, 9) demonstrated experience and ability to work as a member of IEP teams in teaching students with disabilities.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses and conduct scholarly work in reading literacy and teaching students with learning disabilities. The assistant professor will collaborate with colleagues and be a part of the cutting edge curriculum in the Special Education Curriculum. In addition, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on dissertation committees, and will maintain an active research agenda.

A complete application packet will include:

1. A signed letter of application, including statement of qualifications in relation
to the Minimum and Preferred qualifications;
2. A complete and up-to-date curriculum vitae;
3. One professional publication or presentation;
4. Samples of teaching materials and evidence of teaching excellence;
5. The names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three to five professional references;
6. Transcripts of ALL collegiate coursework (readable, unofficial copies will be accepted).

Applications should be addressed to: Virginia C. Shipman, Ph.D., Search Coordinator
College of Education, Dean’s Office
MSC05-3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Please refer to JR # 6092. For best consideration, complete application packets must be received by 5:00pm (MST) on October 17, 2006. Position will remain open until filled. Consideration and review will not take place until all required documents are received. UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

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