New Mexico assistant prof

The University of New Mexico College of Education, Department of Educational Specialties, invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Special Education, with an emphasis in teaching students with Learning Disabilities, probationary appointment leading to a tenure decision, beginning August 2011. This new UNM Special Education faculty member will have opportunities to work in an academic climate of great vitality with committed colleagues to enhance collaborations with school districts, recruit outstanding graduate students, pursue exciting research and grants, and synergistically build on existing strong programs in the Special Education program and the College of Education.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach courses and conduct scholarly work in teaching students with learning disabilities. The assistant professor will collaborate with colleagues and be a part of the cutting-edge curriculum in the Special Education program. In addition, the successful candidate will advise undergraduate and graduate students, serve on dissertation committees, and will maintain an active research agenda. Minimum Qualifications:

1. earned doctorate in special education or closely related field with an emphasis in learning disabilities; and,
2. minimum of three years experience teaching students with learning disabilities. Preferred Qualifications: 1) formal preparation in research-based models, methods, and major interventions for students with learning disabilities; 2) evidence of participation in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities across settings;
3. formal preparation in best practices in working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations;
4. evidence of scholarly work or potential for scholarship in learning disabilities;
5. demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level;
6. demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in supervising students;
7. evidence of successful pre-K-12 classroom teaching in the least restrictive environment, and
8. evidence of successful results achieved through cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Posting Date: 09/22/2010
For Best Consideration: 10/30/2010
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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Ruth Luckasson, J.D.
Distinguished Professor
Regents’ Professor and Professor of Special Education
Chair, Department of Educational Specialties
College of Education – Hokona Hall 101
MSC05 3040
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

Tel: (505) 277-6510, 277-8950
Fax: (505) 277-6929
Email: ruthL [at] unm [dot] edu

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