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Dominguez Hills Early Childhood

By Lynne Cook on Dec. 27, 2006.

Become one of the premier special education teacher educators at CSUDH working collaboratively to improve teaching and learning in urban public schools.

Special Education
Early Childhood Special Education or Moderate Severe Disabilities
Assistant Professor

The faculty of the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for this tenure track position. The successful applicant will teach classes and provide supervision in the early childhood special education and/or moderate-severe special education programs. The college offers a Master of Arts degree in Special Education and Education Specialist credentials in teaching mild-moderate, moderate-severe, and early childhood special education. The special education programs prepare teachers for inclusive, ethnically and culturally diverse urban schools. The College of Education is accredited by NCATE and the educational programs are accredited by the California Committee on Teacher Credentialing.
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Dominguez Hills Liberal Studies Chair

By Lynne Cook on Dec. 27, 2006.

Join a dynamic faculty working collaboratively with urban public schools to prepare effective educators for California’s diverse student population.

Liberal Studies Department Chair
Associate/Full Professor

The faculty of the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for this tenure track position. The newly established department offers an undergraduate, interdisciplinary degree that provides more than 1300 students with a state-approved academic preparation program for elementary and special education teaching credentials. The department also offers an integrated degree and teaching credential program through which students may complete much of their multiple subject (elementary) teaching credential as part of their B.A. degree in Liberal Studies. The educational programs in the College of Education are accredited by NCATE and the California Committee on Accreditation.
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Dominguez Hills Ed Admin

By Lynne Cook on Dec. 27, 2006.

CSUDH’s open rank position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of an innovative Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership that will prepare future leaders to transform urban schools.

Educational Administration
Open Rank

The faculty of the College of Education at California State University, Dominguez Hills invites applications from individuals for this tenure-track position. The successful applicant will provide leadership in the development of a new Ed. D. program in Educational Leadership to be implemented in 2009. The college offers a Master of Arts degree and innovative Preliminary and Professional Administrative Credential programs. The educational administration programs typically enroll more than 150 educators from many Southern California school districts and are expanding in size and scope. The educational programs in the College of Education are accredited by NCATE and the California Committee on Accreditation.
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Blog awards

By JohnL on Dec. 10, 2006.

The Weblog Awards folks announced the competition for best blogs, including one for the Best Educational Blog. Here are the entrants:

• IvyGate
• Michael Bérubé
• Joanne Jacobs
• Eduwonk
• The Education Wonks
• SpunkyHomeSchool
• A Shrewdness of Apes
• History is Elementary
• Education Policy Blog
• Faith and Theology

Here’s the link to the page where one can vote.

University of Neveda Las Vegas

By Shaunta on Dec. 5, 2006.

Education, Assistant Professor of ELL/Special Education
Institution:
http://www.unlv.edu/ University of Nevada Las Vegas
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Category:
Faculty - Education - Special Education
Posted:11/28/2006
Application Due: Open Until Filled

Type: Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department of Special Education invites applications for an Assistant
Professor, ELL/Special Education. This is a full time, 9-month, assistant
level tenure track position available Fall 2007. A primary responsibility is
coordinating the English as a Second Language endorsement classes in
collaboration with other units within the College of Education and
surrounding school districts. Other responsibilities include maintaining a
continuous record of scholarly productivity, including procurement of
external funds; teaching courses in the Department of Special Education;
supervising and advising special education students; and engaging in
professional service.
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Eastern Illinois Position

By Shaunta on Dec. 5, 2006.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT F250

Position: Special Education
– tenure track position available.

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate level courses and supervise public school practica in a Special Education undergraduate state, CEC, NCATE standards based program. Courses require integration of theory with practice and involve supervision of public school/agency practica. The most desirable applicant will have a strong background in instructional strategies, language and assessment across severity levels, experience with standards
based personnel preparation, curriculum development and program evaluation.

Qualifications: Significant experience in a public school, agency, or hospital setting with populations with special needs required. Completion of doctorate in Special Education or a related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program with significant progress towards degree completion is required. Applicants with significant experiences with individuals with disabilities across severity levels and their families, special education supervision experiences, and higher education special education teaching experiences will be given preference in hiring. Ability to coordinate coursework and practica experiences with teaching skills appropriate to preparing teachers to work with individuals with disabilities from birth-adulthood.

Starting Date: August 17, 2007

Closing Date: Review of applications to begin January 8, 2007 and continue until position is filled.

Applications: Send letter of application, vita, transcripts of course work, with an official transcript from the institution from which highest degree was earned, and two reference letters to Dr. Kathlene Shank, Chairperson, Department of Special Education,
Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920-3099.

Affirmative Action: Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access,
affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.

Web Site: http://www.eiu.edu

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT F201

Position: Special Education – tenure track position available.

Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate level courses and supervise public schoolpractica in a Special Education undergraduate state, CEC, NCATE standards based program. Courses require integration of theory with practice and involve supervision of public school/agency practica. The most desirable applicant will have a strong background in early childhood special education, instructional strategies, language and assessment across severity levels, experience with standards based personnel preparation, curriculum development and program evaluation.

Qualifications: Significant experience in a public school, agency, or hospital setting with populations with special needs required. Completion of doctorate in Special Education or a related field, or enrollment in a doctoral program with significant progress towards degree completion is required. Applicants with significant experiences with young children with disabilities across severity levels and their families, special education supervision experiences, and higher education special education teaching experiences will be given preference in hiring. Ability to coordinate coursework and practica experiences with teaching skills appropriate to preparing teachers to work with individuals with disabilities from birth-adulthood.

Starting Date: August 17, 2007

Closing Date: Review of applications to begin January 8, 2007 and continue until position is filled.
The University and Community: Eastern Illinois University places priority on teaching excellence for a student body in a residential setting. Approximately 10,000 on-campus students are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs. Non-traditional and part-time students are enrolled in programs at both on- and off-campus sites. Eastern offers faculty a wide range of research and public service activities. The University is located in east
central Illinois and combines the benefits of a community of 20,000 with access to several large cities, including Chicago, St. Louis, and Indianapolis. Applications: Send letter of application, vita, transcripts of course work, with an official transcript from the institution from which highest degree was earned, and two reference letters to Dr. Kathlene Shank, Chairperson, Department of Special Education, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920-3099.

Affirmative Action: Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, equal access,
affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.
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Kathlene S. Shank Department of Special Education
Ph: 217-581-5315 Eastern Illinois University
Fx: 217-581-7004 600 Lincoln Avenue
1212 Buzzard Hall Charleston IL 61920
ksshank@eiu.edu

University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

By Shaunta on Dec. 5, 2006.

We have two positions open at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire–one
in early childhood special education and one with a focus on high-incidence
disabilities. Both are at the rank of Assistant Profession. A doctorate in
special education or related field by August 20, 2007 is preferred, however
ABD will be considered.

Early Childhood Special Education
This position requires coordination of teacher education undergraduate,
graduate and continuing education in ECSE and involves teaching, advising,
supervising, research and/or grant writing activity and participation in
faculty governance activities. Applicants will be expected to teach courses
as assigned in the Department of Special Education; participate in research
and scholarly activities; provide academic advising to students as assigned;
engage in service to the university and community; and participate in
department, college, and university committee work. Salary will be
commensurate with teaching experience. The Department is very collegial and
values collaboration and diversity. Summer employment is a possibility

High-Incidence Disabilities
This position requires graduate studies in special education or teaching
certification in an area of special education; a minimum of three years of
pre-K-12 teaching experience with students with high-incidence disabilities
is preferred; knowledge and skills in formal and informal assessment, IEPs,
and academic interventions for students with mild disabilities; interest and
expertise in inclusive practice; successful experience using evidence-based
instructional practices with students at risk for academic failure including
students with disabilities; interest in or willingness to learn to use
distance education; willingness to secure third-party funds. May be
considered an asset: teaching experience at the elementary level.

There is a link to the full position announcements at
http://www.uwec.edu/SPED/

Vicki Snider
Department of Special Education
University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire

Kent State (Ohio) Positions

By Shaunta on Dec. 5, 2006.

Special Education Tenure Track Positions

The College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University invites applications for three tenure-track positions,

Assistant/Associate Professor of Mild-Moderate Disabilities (Learning Disabilities, Mild Developmental Disabilities, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders) – Two Positions (Nos. 232202, 232131)

Associate/Full Professor of Deaf Education (No. 232051)

We seek individuals committed to the preparation of special education professionals at the graduate and undergraduate levels, who can work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and our constituent communities.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses, with opportunities to teach courses suited to candidate skills and interests. Responsibilities also include student advisement, involvement in field-based experiences, recruitment, curriculum development, and program evaluation.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Special Education, experience with students with disabilities in K-12 settings, and a satisfactory record of college teaching are required. Potential ability to conduct (assistant level) or an established record demonstrating (associate and full levels) scholarly activities, including research and grant procurement, is also preferred.

More information on the Special Education program is available at http://sped.educ.kent.edu.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin February 1, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please submit a letter of interest addressing the qualifications, vita, and three (3) letters of reference as paper and electronic documents to: Dr. Melody Tankersley, Search Committee Chair, Educational Foundations and Special Services, 405 White Hall, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001. Email: mtankers@kent.edu.

Joint Special Education and Speech-Language Pathology
Tenure Track Position

The College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University invites applications for a tenure-track position,

Assistant/Associate of Autism and Speech/Language Development

The Departments of Educational Foundations and Special Services (which houses the Special Education program) and Speech Pathology and Audiology seek an individual with expertise in autism and speech/language development who will contribute to the preparation of special education and speech/language professionals at the graduate and undergraduate levels, who can work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and our constituent communities. The successful candidate will share appointment between the two departments.

Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses, with opportunities to teach courses suited to candidate skills and interests. Responsibilities also include student advisement, involvement in field-based experiences, recruitment, curriculum development, and program evaluation.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Special Education, experience with students with disabilities in K-12 settings, and a satisfactory record of college teaching are required. Potential to establish a record for demonstrating scholarly activities, including research and grant procurement, is also required.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin February 1, 2007 and continue until the positions are filled. To apply, please submit a letter of interest addressing the qualifications, vita, and three (3) letters of reference as paper and electronic documents to: Dr. Lyle Barton, Search Committee Chair, Educational Foundations and Special Services, 405 White Hall, Kent State University, P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001. Email: lbarton@kent.edu.
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Melody Tankersley, PhD
Professor, Special Education
405 White Hall
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
Kent State University
Kent, OH 44242

330.672.2294 (for voice)
330.672.2512 (fax)