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WVU Assistant Professor Position-Secondary Focus

By bludlow on Sep. 25, 2007.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND EDUCATION

Position: Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track
Nine month appointment with possible summer employment

Focus: Multicategorical Special Education– Secondary Focus

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in special education by August 2008 with emphasis in collaboration and middle/high school programs; at least two years of successful experience working in public schools with students with high incidence disabilities; capacity and desire to engage in scholarly activities, including production/publication and other dissemination of scholarly works.

Preferred Qualifications: Competence in secondary content curriculum/methods and transition for students with disabilities and in design and delivery of online instruction

Responsibilities:
1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, with major focus on teacher certification courses in multicategorical special education for students with high incidence disabilities.
2. Design/refine coursework to prepare general educators and special educators to deliver educational programs based on content standards and individual education programs to students with disabilities.
3. Deliver courses face-to-face and also through synchronous and asynchronous online instruction.
4. Design/refine program to ensure educators will have knowledge, skills, and dispositions to provide appropriate and effective instruction for students with disabilities in inclusive schools.
5. Collaborate with faculty in other education specialties and professional disciplines and with practitioners in professional development schools as well as other public schools and community agencies.
6. Advise graduate students and supervise practica/internships.
7. Supervise doctoral student progress in the program and dissertation research.
8. Implement a productive research agenda related to special education.
9. Write proposals to secure external funding to support teaching, research and service efforts.
10. Provide service to the College, the University, the State, the public schools, and the discipline.

Starting Date: August 16, 2008

Salary: Competitive and based on applicant qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and 3 letters of reference to:

Dr. Barbara L. Ludlow, Professor & Chair
Department of Special Education
509 Allen Hall
College of Human Resources and Education, PO Box 6122,
Morgantown, WV 26506-6122
Barbara.Ludlow[nospam]@mail.wvu.edu (remove [nospam])
304-293-3835

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007; the search will continue until the position is filled.

West Virginia University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that accommodates the needs of persons with disabilities.
Women, individuals with a disability, and individuals of minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply. WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist the spouse or partner of newly hired, benefits-eligible faculty members with their job search needs.

For further information, visit the College web site at http://www.wvu.edu/~hre/.

Buffalo State–Tenure Track Assistant Professor

By Shaunta on Sep. 25, 2007.

Tenure Track Assistant Professor

Exceptional Education Department
QUALIFICATIONS

Required
*Earned doctorate or ABD in special education or related field
(completion within one year)
*Successful teaching experience with individuals with special needs in
early childhood settings
*Demonstration of extensive knowledge and expertise in special education

Preferred
*A degree in special education
*Certification in special education (or eligible for certification)
*Evidence of successful teaching with individuals who are bilingual and
have special needs
*Evidence of successful teaching experience at the post-secondary level
*Record of research and/or publications
*Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds

POSITION DESCRIPTION /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

*Teach courses and supervise students in an undergraduate
cross-categorical and/or graduate teacher preparation program

*Teach and supervise students in one or more of the following master’s
level programs in Bilingual, Early Childhood, Childhood, or Adolescence

*Participate in departmental and college committees

*Serve as advisor to undergraduate and graduate students

*Engage in scholarly activities

SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive and
commensurate with qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits
estimated at 30% of base salary on a ten-month contract. Summer
teaching appointments may be available for additional salary.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2007 and continue until
the position is filled. Starting date is September 1, 2008.

Direct applications to: Dr. Judith Bondurant-Utz,Chair
Professional Welfare Committee
Exceptional Education Department
Buffalo State College
1300 Elmwood Avenue Buffalo
New York 14222-1095

bondurja[nospam]@buffalostate.edu (remove [nospam])

(Letter of interest and curriculum vita should be submitted electronically.)

To view the announcement click here.

WVU Assistant Professor Position-Elementary Focus

By bludlow on Sep. 25, 2007.

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND EDUCATION

Position: Assistant Professor of Special Education, Tenure Track
Nine month appointment with possible summer employment

Focus: Multicategorical Special Education – Elementary Focus

Required Qualifications: Earned doctorate in special education by August 2008 with emphasis in academic assessment and interventions; at least two years of successful experience working in public schools with students with high incidence disabilities; capacity and desire to engage in scholarly activities, including production/publication and other dissemination of scholarly works.

Preferred Qualifications: Competence in specialized reading/literacy and/or mathematics instruction for students with disabilities and in design and delivery of online instruction

Responsibilities:
1. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, with major focus on teacher certification courses in multicategorical special education for students with high incidence disabilities.
2. Design/refine coursework to prepare general educators and special educators to deliver educational programs based on content standards and individual education programs to students with disabilities.
3. Deliver courses face-to-face and also through synchronous and asynchronous online instruction.
4. Design/refine program to ensure educators will have knowledge, skills, and dispositions to provide appropriate and effective instruction for students with disabilities in inclusive schools.
5. Collaborate with faculty in other education specialties and professional disciplines and with practitioners in professional development schools as well as other public schools and community agencies.
6. Advise graduate students and supervise practica/internships.
7. Supervise doctoral student progress in the program and dissertation research.
8. Implement a productive research agenda related to special education.
9. Write proposals to secure external funding to support teaching, research and service efforts.
10. Provide service to the College, the University, the State, the public schools, and the discipline.

Starting Date: August 16, 2008

Salary: Competitive and based on applicant qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Submit a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and 3 letters of reference to:

Dr. Barbara L. Ludlow, Professor & Chair
Department of Special Education
509 Allen Hall
College of Human Resources and Education, PO Box 6122,
Morgantown, WV 26506-6122
Barbara.Ludlow[nospam]@mail.wvu.edu (remove [nospam])
304-293-3835

Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007; the search will continue until the position is filled.

West Virginia University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that accommodates the needs of persons with disabilities.
Women, individuals with a disability, and individuals of minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply. WVU also offers a Dual Career Program to assist the spouse or partner of newly hired, benefits-eligible faculty members with their job search needs.

For further information, visit the College web site at http://www.wvu.edu/~hre/.