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UC Santa Barbara

By JohnL on Oct. 30, 2006.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:

SPECIAL EDUCATION, DISABILITY, AND RISK STUDIES

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

The Department of Education in the Gevirtz Graduate School of Education at the University of California, Santa Barbara, is seeking to fill a tenure-track assistant professor position, effective July 1, 2007, in the area of Special Education, Disability and Risk Studies (SPEDR). Applicants should have (a) a relevant doctoral degree, (b) expertise and research experience with a focus on applications in mild/moderate disabilities, (c) a record of publication and/or experience with grant applications; and (d) demonstrated excellence in teaching. Expected duties include: carrying out a program of research and teaching with the expectation of extramural funding, recruiting and advising of doctoral students, supporting a program of school-based research, and contributing to the development of a mild/moderate credential program. Desirable additional qualifications include experience in public school teaching and/or teacher education. The UCSB SPEDR program is part of a University of California-wide Center for Special Education Research, based at UCSB and involving faculty from all UC campuses.

Applicants should send a letter of application, current vita, two representative publications, and three letters of reference to: Robert Koegel, Chair, Special Education, Disability and Risk Studies Search Committee, Department of Education, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106-9490. Review of applications will begin December 15, 2006, and will continue until the position is filled.

The GGSE is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. UCSB is an EO/AA employer.

Florida State and FCRR

By JohnL on Oct. 18, 2006.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Reading/Language Arts, Elementary Education,
Special Education (Three Tenure-Earning Positions)

The Department of Childhood Education, Reading and Disability Services in the College of Education and the Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University invite applications for three tenure-earning positions at the Assistant Professor level to start in Fall 2007. The positions will involve teaching, research and service within one of three program areas (Reading/Language Arts, Elementary Education or Special Education), and they will be made jointly with the Florida Center for Reading Research. All three positions carry a reduced teaching assignment with correspondingly high expectations for research. Applicants with expertise and research interests in the development of early literacy or adolescent literacy are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications include: Candidates for this position should demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and they should also demonstrate a strong potential for developing a funded independent research program. Candidates should have an earned doctorate in education with teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level desirable. For information about the department, see http://www.coe.fsu.edu/cerds/. For information about the Florida Center for Reading Research, see http://www.fcrr.org.

Application package should be sent to: Dr. Barbara Foorman; Search Committee Chair; Department of Childhood Education, Reading and Disability Services; College of Education; Florida State University; 215 Stone Building; Tallahassee, FL 32306-4457. For further information contact Dr. Foorman (NOSPAM_bfoorman@fcrr.org) or Dr. Joseph Torgesen (NOSPAM_torgesen@fcrr.org) [manually remove “NOSPAM_” from the address), director of the Florida Center for Reading Research.

Florida State University is a comprehensive, graduate-research university with a liberal arts base located in Florida’s capital city of Tallahassee. The College of Education has a long and honored history as the second founded College in the University and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in 27 fields of study. The College seeks accomplished, motivated, enthusiastic and energetic candidates for the positions listed above.

TO APPLY — DEADLINE: DECEMBER 15
Interested candidates should submit an online application at http://www.jobs.fsu.edu. For assistance in applying for faculty positions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Faculties at 850-644-6876. In addition to the online application, candidates should submit an application package to the search committee chair (listed with its respective position listing below), which contains a letter of application documenting interest and qualifications, current vita, writing sample(s) in the form of published articles or manuscripts submitted for publication, and three letters of reference. Florida State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

University of Florida (Open Rank and Early Childhood)

By Shaunta on Oct. 12, 2006.

University of Florida
College of Education
Department of Special Education
Faculty Position-Open Rank

The College of Education at the University of Florida (UF) offers
nationally acclaimed professional preparation programs and, over the
past 5 years, has been awarded grants and contracts totaling over $25
million. The College is organized into five departments that serve
more than 1,900 graduate and undergraduate students. Its mission is
to produce exemplary practitioners, to generate and disseminate
knowledge about teaching and learning, and to collaborate with
schools in solving critical educational problems.

The Department of Special Education has a long history of innovation
in teacher education and research. It was recently ranked 9th among
special education programs by US News & World Report. The Department
currently has 21 faculty members in tenure-line and non-tenure line
positions. Programs include unified teacher preparation and advanced
graduate programs through the Ph.D. We prepare professionals to
address the needs of students with disabilities at the early
childhood, elementary, and secondary/transition levels. Special
education faculty currently administer over 30 funded projects
addressing personnel preparation, leadership development, and a wide
range of research areas, including school change, teacher education,
and evidence-based practices for addressing students’ social and
academic needs. For more information, visit our web site at
http://www.coe.ufl.edu/Departments/SpecialEd/index.html

Open Rank, Special Education. The Department of Special Education is
seeking candidates for a tenure-track position at the Assistant,
Associate, or Professor level, preferably beginning in August 2007.

Responsibilities: The position is a 9-month appointment with the
potential for summer employment and involves teaching, research, and
service.

Eligibility Requirements: Candidates must have a doctorate in special
education or a closely related area, along with a record of
university teaching, obtaining grants, and high quality inquiry in
special education commensurate with experience.

Apply to: Dr. Paul Sindelar, Search Committee Co-Chair, Department of
Special Education, PO Box 117050, G-315 Norman Hall, University of
Florida, Gainesville, FL, 32611-7050.

Deadline: Applicants should send an application letter describing
areas of research and teaching, current curriculum vitae, names and
contact information for three professional references, and three
samples of scholarly writing. The search committee will begin
reviewing applications after December 1, 2006, and will continue to
accept and review applications until the position is filled.

Early Childhood Special Eduation Position

In addition to the open rank position I just posted, we will also have
an assistant professor position in early childhood special education.
A description of that position will be posted as soon as it’s
available.

In addition, we have ongoing searches for two endowed professorships
in the college, one focused on early childhood education and the
other on improving educational outcomes for children living in
poverty and children otherwise disadvantaged by cultural or
linguistic barriers or disabilities. Either of these positions would
be well suited to a faculty member in special education.

For more information about these searches, please visit the College
of Education web site:
http://www.coe.ufl.edu/web/files/2/jobs.php?pid=289&dc

Also, please feel free to e-mail me with questions about any of these
positions.

Holly

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. The
selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions
of Florida’s “Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records laws.
Search Committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public,
and all applications, resumes, and other documents related to the
search will be available for public inspection.

–
Holly B. Lane, Ph.D.
University of Florida
G-315 Norman Hall
PO Box 117050
Gainesville, FL 32611-7050

352-392-0701, ext 246
Fax: 352-392-2655

hlane@ufl.edu

University of Massachusetts Amherst Tenure-Track Position Opening

By Shaunta on Oct. 12, 2006.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Special Education
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

The Department of Student Development and Pupil Personnel Services (SDPPS) in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking candidates to join a dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff as an Assistant Professor in Special Education. This is a full-time tenure track position beginning in September 2007.

The School is NCATE-approved and offers a comprehensive program leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees. We share a fundamental commitment to social justice and the pursuit of educational excellence. Located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the Commonwealth’s university system and is one of today’s leading centers of public higher education in the Northeast.

The SDPPS Department offers concentrations in Special Education, School Counseling Education, School Psychology and Social Justice Education with existing and or developing strengths in leadership, transitions, literacy, student assessment and instruction, and educational equity.

We seek a person with a strong research orientation who is motivated to work with colleagues both within the department and across the School of Education to improve special education both nationally and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The successful applicant will have the potential to develop, or have already established, a funded program of research in an area that enhances department strengths and builds our capacity to be of greater service to students with disabilities. We are looking for someone with excellent teaching skills who will contribute broadly to our efforts to educate Doctoral students and pre-K-12 practitioners.

Responsibilities: Take a leadership role in special education programs; initiate, lead and participate in externally-funded projects; advise and direct Master’s and Doctoral students specializing in special education; teach courses in special education and area of expertise, and; provide service to special education profession while maintaining an active research agenda.

Qualifications: Doctorate in Special Education or a closely related area; excellent potential or an already demonstrated ability to conduct externally funded scholarship, research and publication; evidence of high quality inquiry in special education; and the ability to become an outstanding teacher at the university level.

All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Send a curriculum vitae, letter of application, three letters of reference, transcripts, and samples of written work to: Search Committee Chair, Special Education R23853, c/o Cindy Hamel, chamel@educ.umass.edu, School of Education, 124 Furcolo Hall, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Review of candidates will begin December 8, 2006 and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Final appointment is contingent upon the availability of funds.

Women, minorities, and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
The School of Education is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body and curriculum.

Mary Lynn Boscardin, Ph.D.
Professor
Coordinator, Special Education Program
Editor, Journal of Special Education Leadership
School of Education
175 Hills-South
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Amherst, MA 01003
Voice: 413-545-1193
Fax: 413-545-1523
Email: mlbosco@educ.umass.edu
http://people.umass.edu/mlbosco/

URL:http://umass.edu/umhome/index.php 

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

By Shaunta on Oct. 12, 2006.

Below is an announcement for a Special Education faculty member at
the assistant professor level. The Special Education Program has
attracted new faculty members in the past couple of years to replace
individuals who have retired. Thus, it is a place for this
individual to be actively involved in program development. Please
forward this announcement to potential applicants for the
position. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Regina Foley

College of Education and Human Services
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION

Assistant Professor (Special Education)
To Begin August 16, 2007

Description of Position:

Assistant Professor specializing in Special Education in the
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education.

Responsibilities of Position:

1. Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in special
education in one or more of the following areas: a) mild and moderate
disabilities, b) classroom-based assessment, c) curricular and
instructional adaptations and modifications, d) strategies or
supports for students in natural environments, or e) administration.
Additional teaching will include advanced seminars in a specialty
area of the person’s choosing.
2. Advise graduate students in special education and serve on
master’s and doctoral degree committees.
3. Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating
research leading to publication in national peer-reviewed journals.
4. Seek and secure external funds to sponsor research, training,
and service activities.
5. Serve the public and constituencies of the department,
college, and university as approved/assigned.

Requirements of Candidates:

1. The rank of Assistant Professor requires the completed
doctorate in special education or a closely related discipline and
potential for scholarly research that leads to publication in
nationally refereed journals. Applicants who have completed all
requirements except the dissertation will be considered. If official
evidence of completion of all requirements for doctorate is not
received by August 15, 2007, the position offered will be a term
appointment with the rank of Instructor at a lower salary.
2. Preference will be given to applicants who have professional
experience in one or more of the following areas: academic
instructional modifications and accommodations, classroom-based
assessment, administration and supervision, assistive technology,
classroom and ecological assessment, or direct instruction
methodology either separate or in combination with background in
early childhood special education.
3. Prior university teaching experience and evidence of
successful peer-reviewed scholarship is preferred.
4. Experience, interest and potential for extramural funding is preferred.
5. Illinois state law requires oral proficiency in the English language.

Appointment and Salary:

This is a continuing tenure-track appointment. Appointment is on a
nine-month academic year basis. An additional summer appointment may
be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Salary is
commensurate with experience and background. Progress in rank and
salary will require demonstrations of productivity in research and
publication, teaching, and service.

Deadline for Application:

November 15, 2006, and continue until filled.

Effective Date of Employment:

August 16, 2007.

Application:

A complete application must include: a) a letter of application, b) a
curriculum vita, c) transcripts of all college work, d) evidence of
teaching skill, d) copies of publications, and e) three current
letters of professional reference. Address application materials to:

Dr. Lyle J. White, Chair
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
Wham 223/Mail Code 4618
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901

email: mailto:lwhite@siu.edu>lwhite@siu.edu
web address:
http://www.siu.edu/departments/coe/epse/

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION EMPLOYER THAT STRIVES TO ENHANCE ITS ABILITY TO DEVELOP A
DIVERSE FACULTY AND STAFF AND TO INCREASE ITS POTENTIAL TO SERVE A
DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE WELCOMED AND
ENCOURAGED AND WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

Brooklyn College School of Education

By Shaunta on Oct. 3, 2006.

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.

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 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.

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

Assistant Vice President for

Human Resource Services

Brooklyn College/CUNY

2900 Bedford Avenue

Brooklyn, New York 11210

http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/

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.

Illinois State

By JohnL on Oct. 2, 2006.

The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position to be filled at the rank of
Assistant or Associate Professor. The Department serves approximately 900
students in undergraduate (teacher preparation programs include a
multicategorical sequence, a deaf and hard of hearing sequence, and a low
vision/blindness sequence) and graduate (master’s and doctoral) programs.

Position: This nine-month position, with potential opportunities for summer
employment, has a preferred start date of August 16, 2007. Responsibilities
include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; supervising
theses/dissertations; maintaining an active research agenda; and providing
university and professional service.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in special
education or a related area. (ABD considered). Priority will be given to
applicants who have university teaching experience, an active research
agenda, and experience teaching or providing direct service to individuals
with disabilities. Candidates with expertise in one or more of the following
areas are strongly encouraged to apply: deaf and hard of hearing; learning
disabilities; behavior disorders; methods for teaching content areas.

Application Procedures: Initial review of applicants will begin December 7,
2006 and continue until the position is filled. To assure full
consideration, applicants should send a letter of application (include
description of research agenda), vita, the names, addresses, and telephone
numbers of three professional references and sample publications by December
7, 2006 to:

Nancy Daniels
Campus Box 5910 - Department of Special Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL  61790-5910
Phone: (309) 438-8982
FAX:   (309) 438-8699
E-mail: nkdaniel@ilstu.edu

http://www.cop.ilstu.edu/eo/facVac.taf?_function=detail&facDept_uid1=41

Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
university, encouraging diversity.