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WVU faculty search

By JohnL on Mar. 14, 2007.

WVU Open Faculty Search - Applicants Sought for SPED Position
The Department of Special Education at West Virginia University has a search still open for the following position:

Level: Assistant Professor

Specialization: Multicategorical Mild Disabilities
(emphasis on academic assessment and intervention)

Review Date: APRIL 25

We are accepting additional applications in our effort to find the right candidate to join our young and dynamic faculty and help us expand this NCATE accredited and CEC recognized program over the next several years. WVU is a Doctoral Research-Extensive institution with an enrollment of over 25,000 students and a 2010 strategic plan that emphasizes several exciting research initiatives. In addition to its strong doctoral program in special education that prepares teacher educators school administrators, the College of Human Resources is now adding a Ph.D. option which will focus on the preparation of educational researchers. It is truly an exciting time to be at WVU.

This nine-month, tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level will involve teaching courses in the 5 year teacher education program, the graduate certification and degree program, and ultimately in the doctoral program, using both face-to-face and online instruction. The position also requires advising students, collaborating with other faculty on program development, conducting research and securing external funding, and service to public schools and community agencies as well as to the university and the profession. The ideal candidate is someone who has knowledge and skill in assisting students with mild disabilities in accessing the general education curriculum and teaching and assessing learning in reading, math or other academic content areas, and implementing inclusive schooling practices.

Individuals who will have an earned doctorate in special education by August 2007 and at least 2 years of experience working as a special educator with students with disabilities may apply for this position. They should send a electronic copy of an application letter and their vita to me at Barbara.Ludlow @ mail.wvu.edu [remove spaces from address] and fax three (3) letters of support to me at 304-293-6834 OR contact me via email or phone at 304-293-3835 to obtain more information.

Several of our faculty will be at the CEC meeting in Louisville if anyone would like to discuss this position or the WVU program with us prior to the application submission deadline.

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