SpedPro

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.

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