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Positions in Southern California

By dhaager on Oct. 29, 2007.

California State University, Los Angeles has one position in special education, focus on Mild to Moderate Disabilities. Here is a link:

http://www.calstatela.edu/academic/position/csla_charter%20coll%20of%20ed.htm

And here is the text:

Announcement of Opening

Charter college of education

Department of Special Education and Counseling

Position:
A tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Special Education; Mild to Moderate (High Incidence) Disabilities. If unable to fill this position, it may be converted to Full-Time Temporary appointment.

Starting Date:
June or September, 2008. CSULA operates on a year-round quarter system calendar. The person selected may be required to teach Summer Quarter in lieu of a quarter during the traditional academic year.

Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D., Ed.D., or ABD in Special Education or closely related field. An earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education is required for tenure. Candidates should have classroom teaching experience or related experience with students who have mild to moderate disabilities (i.e., learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, mild-moderate mental retardation/developmental disabilities). Candidates should provide record of or potential for scholarly activity involving students whenever possible, as well as the demonstrated potential for effective teaching using a variety of methodologies. Candidates should also demonstrate an ability or interest in teaching in a multicultural, multiethnic campus.

Preferred: Qualifications:
Specialized topical knowledge such as assessment, instructional methods, special education at the secondary level, curriculum adaptations, or other areas of expertise. Experience with professional development, university teaching, on-line instruction, or field supervision.

Duties:
In addition to teaching, duties include student advisement and committee service for the Division of Special Education and Counseling, Charter College of Education, and the University. Specifically, teaching duties include teaching credential, masters and doctoral level courses and supervising student teachers. Candidates are also expected to engage in scholarly activities.

Salary:
Initial salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University:
California State University, Los Angeles, a comprehensive urban university and one of 23 campuses that comprise The California State University system, offers programs in more than 50 academic and professional fields. The campus is located at the eastern edge of Los Angeles, adjacent to the western San Gabriel Valley, with more than 22,000 full and part-time students reflecting the rich, ethnic diversity of the area. The University is committed to student-centered learning, free scholarly inquiry and academic excellence.

Required Documentation:
Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts, three letters of recommendation and the University’s Application for Academic Employment form. http://www.calstatela.edu/univ/hrm/forms/appl_emp.xls Employment contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Application:
Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. Address application, required documentation and/or request for information to:
Dr. Randy Campbell
Division of Special Education and Counseling California State University, Los Angeles
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8110

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, Cal State LA is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, work and learn in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender identification, age, disability, disabled veteran, or Vietnam era veteran status.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/TITLE IX EMPLOYER

Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause undue hardship.

Sped in the courts

By JohnL on Oct. 27, 2007.

Using the case of a boy with autism, Diana Jean Schemo and Jennifer Medina or the New York Times examined the tension between providing services in public school settings and paying for services in private schools. Under the headline “Disabilities Fight Grows as Taxes Pay for Tuition,” Ms. Schemo and Ms. Medina intertwine differing perspectives with important issues.

Although the reporters discuss the pending legal case of Jack LaPierre (and his parents), they explore wider issues. They integrate the recent decision of the US Supreme Court on the Tom F. case (4-4 split resulting in confirmation of the lower court), quote Perry Zirkel, note the problem of when young children are identified as having a disability, and more.

Link for the article by Ms. Schemo and Ms. Medina.

Positions in Wisconsin:High incidence & Early childhood special education

By Shaunta on Oct. 18, 2007.

The University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (conveniently located an hour and a
half from the twin cities) has two tenure track position vacancies–one in
high-incidence disabilities and one in special education early childhood. If
you would like to know more about us, check out our website at
http://www.uwec.edu/sped/index.htm.

You can access the position descriptions at the URLs below

High incidence: http://www.uwec.edu/sped/HIad.pdf

Early childhood special education: http://www.uwec.edu/sped/ECSEad.pdf

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

Indiana University-Bloomington: Two positions

By Shaunta on Oct. 18, 2007.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education
at Indiana University, the flagship campus of the Indiana University
system and a major comprehensive research university, invites
applications for an open rank position in Autism Spectrum Disorders.
The successful candidate will lead a major new initiative in Autism
Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the School of Education, which includes
research and development of a teacher education program in autism/severe
disabilities.

University Homepage:http://www.iub.edu/

Qualifications:

An earned doctorate in special education or a closely related field.
Experience working with individuals with ASD, successful college
teaching experience, and the ability to work collaboratively with
colleagues are essential. A history of successful grant writing and a
national and international reputation are also important,
particularly at the Associate and Full Professor Levels. At the
Assistant Professor level publication potential in autism/special
education is preferred.

Application:

Applicants should send:

1) a letter of application addressing qualifications and describing
experiences and interests in teaching and research related to special
education;

2) a current resume;

3) three letters of reference that address the candidate’s teaching and
research qualifications; and contact information for up to three
additional references who may be contacted during the search process.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on December 3 and
continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.
Inquiries about the position and application materials can be addressed
to:

Dr. Jeff Anderson

School of Education

Indiana University

201 N. Rose Ave.

Bloomington, IN 47405-1006

jander2@indiana.edu

812-856-8155

THE OTTING ENDOWED CHAIR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education
at Indiana University, the flagship campus of the Indiana University
system and a major comprehensive research university, invites
applications for the Otting Chair in Special Education. As an endowed
chair, the position will be at the full professor level and comes with
resources to support research and teaching as well as a reduced teaching
load. Appointment date is negotiable.

Qualifications: A doctorate in special education or a related
field, strong research skills, a history of successful grant writing, a
strong commitment to and history of scholarly achievement in personnel
preparation in mental retardation, or associated developmental
disabilities, and an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
Candidates will have a record of publications and of obtaining
external funding that is consistent with recognition beyond the level of
full professor.

Application: Applicants should send: 1) a letter of
application addressing qualifications and describing experiences and
interests in teaching and research related to special education; 2) a
current vita or resume; 3) three letters of reference that address the
candidate’s teaching and research qualifications; 4) two or three
representative articles or other publications; and 5) contact
information for up to three additional references who may be contacted
during the search process.

Review of applications will begin December 3, 2007, and continue until
the position is filled. Inquiries about the position and application
materials can be addressed to:

Dr. David Mank, Search Committee Chair

School of Education

Indiana University

201 N. Rose Ave.

Bloomington, IN 47405-1006

dmank@indiana.edu

812-856-6508

The faculty of Indiana University is committed to achieving excellence
through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages
applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with
disabilities, and members of other under represented groups. Indiana
University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

California State University Channel Islands:Tenure Track Position

By Shaunta on Oct. 18, 2007.

CSUCI is accepting applications for tenured/tenure track faculty at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level for each of the following positions.

Educational Leadership and Administration

Foundations of Education; Multicultural Multilingual

Special Education; Mild Moderate

Educational Leadership and Administration-Open Rank

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching in the Masters of Arts in Education that has specializations in educational leadership and special education, supervising students in administrative field experiences, and advising thesis projects. Additional responsibilities include developing, maintaining or expanding a scholarly research agenda that is appropriate to rank, assisting faculty build new programs at the post baccalaureate, Master’s and doctoral levels, advising students, and providing service to the Education programs and University. Faculty who can contribute to other education program areas such as social, historical and multicultural foundations of education, research methods, educational psychology, elementary and secondary curriculum, or special education are desirable.

Foundations of Education; Multicultural Multilingual-Open Rank

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching multicultural/multilingual foundations of education to graduate and undergraduate students. Additional responsibilities include: teaching courses related to equity, diversity and foundations of education, theories of education, and/or research methods; having a record of scholarly work or an emerging research agenda appropriate to rank; participating in service at the program, school, and university levels; and advising students. A faculty member who can contribute to other Education Programs is desirable.

Special Education; Mild Moderate-Open Rank

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching special education courses in mild/moderate programs and Master of Arts in Education specialization in special education; supervision and advisement of special education student teachers and interns in school settings; having a record of scholarly work or emerging research agenda in special education that is appropriate to rank; providing leadership, advising students in a variety of special education programs. Complimentary expertise in early childhood, elementary, secondary education, or other education programs is an asset.

California State University Channel islands, located in Camarillo, California is the newest state university with over 3400 students. We are projected to enroll over 15,000 students in the next fifteen years. Our mission is:

Placing students at the center of the educational experience, California State University Channel Islands provides undergraduate and graduate education that facilitates learning within and across disciplines through integrative approaches, emphasizes experiential and service learning, and graduates students with multicultural and international perspectives.

For additional details about the job requirements and application process, go to the CSUCI website https://www.csucifacultyjobs.com https://www.csucifacultyjobs.com/> Reviews will begin November 2, 2007.

Boston University Position Openings: Dean and 2 Special Education faculty positions

By Shaunta on Oct. 18, 2007.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Boston University invites nominations and applications for the
position of Dean of the School of Education. The University has begun
an exciting era in its history under the leadership of President
Robert A. Brown and Provost David K. Campbell. At this moment of
enormous opportunity, the School of Education seeks a dynamic,
innovative, and collaborative leader.

Established in 1918, Boston University’s School of Education serves a
diverse student body of 400 undergraduate and 600 graduate students,
112 of whom are pursuing the doctoral degree. It has 52 full-time
faculty (50% tenure/tenure-track), numerous adjunct faculty, and 40
staff. In addition to a significant focus on preparing education
professionals, the School is regarded highly for programs in the
fields of literacy, mathematics education, deaf studies,
international educational development, special education and science
education. It is further distinguished by its productive
partnerships with local school districts, most notably in Chelsea,
MA. Last year the School had an annual budget of $7 million and
generated approximately $2.14 million in sponsored research. For
further information please visit the SED web site at http://
www.bu.edu/sed/.

Reporting directly to the Provost, the Dean’s principal
responsibilities will be: to optimize the school’s current strength
in teacher preparation through setting priorities and streamlining
programs; to raise the school’s profile nationally and
internationally through enhancing funded research and graduate
education; and to support continued faculty and school engagement
with schools and communities in the Boston metropolitan area and
beyond. In addition, the Dean leads development activities and acts
as the chief advocate for the School, building relationships within
the university and with external constituencies.

Boston University seeks an individual of distinguished scholarly
achievement, with a strong understanding of teacher education at
graduate and undergraduate levels, and a demonstrated commitment to
excellence in research, scholarship, and teaching. Ideal candidates
will have an understanding of the mission of a school of education
embedded in a comprehensive, Research I university, and will have
significant administrative experience at the department or decanal
level, as well as fund-raising and alumni relations experience. An
earned doctorate is required.

Boston University, with a total enrollment of more than 30,000 and a
faculty of more than 3,500 in its 17 schools and colleges, is the
fourth-largest independent university in the United States. The
University supports a large and diverse research program, with
sponsored research funding totaling over $300 million in 2005.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until
the position is filled. Nominations and applications (resume and
cover letter) should be sent to: Alan Wichlei and Kate Barry,
Isaacson, Miller, 334 Boylston Street, Suite 500, Boston, MA 02116.
Email: 3440@imsearch.com. Electronic submission of material is
strongly encouraged.

Boston University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

FACULTY POSITIONS in SPECIAL EDUCATION

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

BOSTON UNIVERSITY

The Department of Curriculum and Teaching at Boston University is
seeking qualified candidates for two positions in the Special
Education Program. Both positions are tenure/tenure track positions
at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Responsibilities will
include teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses; advising
students; active engagement in scholarship; and service to the
university and professional community.

Applicants with expertise in the areas of educational research,
learning theory, impact of disabilities on learning, assessment of
learning abilities, and/or disproportionate representation of
culturally and linguistically diverse students in Special Education
are encouraged to apply. Candidates must have a doctorate in special
education, educational psychology, or a related field. We are
seeking candidates with experience in assessment and education of
students with mild to moderate disabilities, prior university
teaching experience, and a clear potential for establishing a strong
record of scholarship.

Send letters of application, current resume, and contact information
for three professional references to:

Professor Stephan Ellenwood
Chairman
Boston University School of Education
Curriculum & Teaching Department
Two Sherborn Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-353-3238 (telephone)
617-353-2909 (fax)
ellenwoo@bu.edu

University of Iowa: Assistant Professor Position

By Shaunta on Oct. 18, 2007.

Pros,

Please see the below assistant professor opening at the University of
Iowa in Iowa City. There are many exciting teaching and research
opportunities at UI including project REACH
(http://www.education.uiowa.edu/reach/), a two-year, comprehensive,
campus-based, certificate program for students with multiple learning
and cognitive disabilities.

Iowa City is a great place to live and has received many national
accolades including high rankings from: Kiplinger.com’s 50 smart places;
Money magazine’s best places to live; National Geographic’s best places
to live and play; and Outdoor magazine’s best towns for outdoor
activities.

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Bill Therrien

University of Iowa

College of Education

Department of Teaching and Learning

N254 Lindquist Center

Iowa City, IA 52242

bill-therrien@uiowa.edu

(319) 335-5606

GA ST postdoc

By admin on Oct. 7, 2007.

Two year Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Language and Literacy with Special Populations

The Center for Research on Atypical Development and Learning (CRADL), in coordination with the Department of Psychology and the Department of Educational Psychology & Special Education, at Georgia State University, Atlanta, have postdoctoral positions available for 2008 in their Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Post-Doctoral Research Training in Language and Literacy with Special Populations Program.

The goal of the training program is to offer individualized research experiences within the context of interdisciplinary research teams. Program faculty members have projects designed to empirically validate educational interventions that promote language or literacy development in special populations: children, adolescents, and adults at risk for, or with, identified disabilities. Faculty members represent the disciplines of psychology, special education, and communication disorders. The two-year fellowship will provide trainees with intensive training in designing field-based intervention research with special populations (both group and single-subject designs), analysis of existing data bases using advanced statistical techniques (e.g., HLM), and in professional development, including grant writing, and professional presentations and publication. Fellows will NOT serve as project directors and will have the opportunity to pursue their own research interests within the context of the ongoing research projects.

Salary: $50,000 per year with full health care benefits.

Detailed information about program faculty and their research projects is available at the Center for Research in Atypical Development webpage http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwaty/ies.html

Questions? Contact Program Co-Directors Drs. Rose A. Sevcik or Amy Lederberg at rsevcik[nspam]@gsu.edu or alederberg[nospam]@gsu.edu (remove “[nospam]” from the addreses).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled.

William and Mary 2008

By admin on Oct. 6, 2007.

The College of William & Mary School of Education seeks applicants for a tenure track position of assistant professor of Special Education (beginning August 2008). This faculty position will be located within the Curriculum and Instruction Area (C&I) which offers program emphases in undergraduate and graduate elementary and secondary teacher preparation as well as master’s emphases in gifted, reading, and special education. The Master of Arts in Education includes a challenging 13 month full-time graduate option for special education or general education preparation. Part-time options exist for practicing special educators.

At William and Mary we value teaching, scholarship, and service. Our philosophy of education reflects a commitment to inclusive practices that promote successful outcomes for all children and youth. As a collaborative program area, we also continue to examine how to best integrate inclusive practices and universally designed instruction throughout our elementary and secondary education curriculum. Our special education program emphasis is on preparing teachers to work with students who have mild/moderate disabilities and this position includes teaching future special and general educators.

We are excited to have candidates apply for this position who will actively engage in focused research. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research interests and experiences include educating children and youth from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Candidates will find colleagues at W&M who will support their research efforts and mentor their development. Faculty in the School of Education are active in the research community and in securing external funding to support research and instruction. Collaborative research and scholarship are valued as well as individual work. This position will also include opportunities to supervise master’s and doctoral research efforts.

Candidates will be excited to learn that the School of Education will be moving into a new, state of the art building within the next two years. This environment will offer technology support as well as establish a space that will support our collaborative culture, access to a variety of training and technical assistance centers, and on-site professional development. The College of William and Mary offers competitive salaries and many opportunities for faculty to develop and maintain scholarly pursuits as well as connections with K-12 schools and state/federal agencies.

Please share the attached position advertisement with people that you know who would be a good fit with our community at William and Mary. I hope you will strongly encourage these professionals to apply for this position. I am happy to speak or correspond with potential candidates. We would be particularly interested in candidates who could support the College’s initiative to increase diversity within our faculty and curriculum. Thank you for helping spread the word about this opportunity to join the faculty at The College of William & Mary. Best wishes for a successful fall semester.

Sincerely,
Sharon deFur
Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Professor in Special Education