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Position in Special Education-Early Intervention at the University of Oregon

By David Chard on Sep. 26, 2006.

Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position
Special Education with Emphasis in Early Childhood/Intervention

Position Description and Job Announcement
College of Education, University of Oregon

The Special Education Area within the College of Education announces an open rank tenure-line faculty position with an Early Childhood/Intervention emphasis beginning September, 2007. Our preference is to hire at the advanced assistant or associate professor level, but outstanding entry or senior level candidates will also be considered. The Area offers masters and doctoral programs to a diverse student body, and faculty members are expected to engage in the full range of research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the requirements of a research university. This position emphasizes competencies in integrated teaching and research priorities in Special Education including Prevention and Early Intervention, Early Language/Literacy Development, and Disabilities. Candidates who have demonstrated capacity to contribute to special and general education undergraduate and graduate programs are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications
·        Earned doctoral degree in Special Education or related area with emphasis and expertise in early childhood development, including early language/literacy development
·        Ability to work with children (birth to eight years) who are typically developing, at-risk of academic and/or social behavior difficulties, and have disabilities
·        Ability to work in multicultural settings with diverse populations
·        Experience or potential for teaching at the post-secondary/higher education level
·        Experience or potential for advising and supervising licensure, undergraduate, and graduate students
·        Established record of scholarly productivity and proven track  record of external funding or demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity
·        Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the College of Education
 
Responsibilities
·        Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Special Education with an emphasis on early childhood development, early intervention, assessment, and intervention.
·        Advise and supervise masters and doctoral students in Special Education
·        Provide staff development and technical assistance to local and state agencies
·        Conduct an active, externally funded research program
·        Contribute to the implementation of the college-wide diversity strategic plan
·        Contribute to area, college, and university governance
 

Application Process
We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity. To apply, send a cover letter addressing your interests and qualifications, a current vita, three letters of recommendation, and copies of two or three publications to Suzanne Makita, Special Education Search Committee, 1215 University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon, 97403-1215. Electronic files of any of the application materials to edsearch@uoregon.edu are appreciated.  Questions about this position should be directed to Jane Squires at jsquires@uoregon.edu.  To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received by November 30, 2006. Application review will continue until the position is filled.
 

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action institution, committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. 

 

 

 

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