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Iowa post-doc opportunity

By billtherrien on Feb. 5, 2010.

Special Education Postdoctoral Scholar

Applications are being accepted for an Institute of Education Sciences (IES) sponsored 2-year special education postdoctoral scholar in the Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa.

The overall goal of the postdoctoral scholar is to provide the scholar with the knowledge and hands-on experiences needed to conduct rigorous educational research and develop competitive IES grant proposals.

The scholar will work with faculty from a variety of disciplines on a large scale, grant-funded, random control trial (RCT) of the Science Writing Heuristic. The RCT is being conducted in 48 schools and with over 6,000 students throughout the state of Iowa.

Annual salary of $50,000 plus benefits and a large travel and research budget are offered.
U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required. Applicants from under-represented groups and from all ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Potential candidates should have completed a PhD within the last 5 years in special education or a related field.

Required for application: letter of interest, CV, 3 letters of reference, and a writing sample. To apply for this position, visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu/postdoc and choose requisition number 1378.

For more information please contact Dr. Bill Therrien at bill-therrien [at] uiowa [dot] edu or 319-3355606.

The University of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.

Asst prof at UMass Amherst

By mlbosco on Dec. 22, 2009.

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Special Education

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

The Department of Student Development and Pupil Personnel Services (SDPPS) in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking candidates to join a dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff as an Assistant Professor in Special Education. This is a full-time tenure track position beginning in September 2010.

The School is NCATE-accredited and offers a comprehensive program leading to Master’s and Doctoral degrees. We share a fundamental commitment to social justice and the pursuit of educational excellence. Located in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is the flagship campus of the Commonwealth’s university system and a leading center of public higher education in the Northeast.

The SDPPS Department offers four concentrations; Special Education, School Counseling Education, School Psychology, and Social Justice Education. The Special Education faculty possesses strengths in literacy, assessment, instruction, behavior management, and leadership.

The Special Education Concentration seeks a dedicated faculty member to work closely with the Department of Communication Disorders in the area of neuro-developmental disabilities with a desired focus on autism and other related neurologic disabilities. The candidate will possess strong research skills, a programmatic line of inquiry that has the potential of generating grant funded research, and will be expected to collaboratively engage in ongoing scholarship with a dedicated, energetic faculty. The successful applicant will also participate in already established, funded programs of research. In addition, we are seeking candidates with excellent teaching skills who will contribute broadly to our efforts to prepare Doctoral students and PreK-12 practitioners who will become PreK-12 school leaders and university faculty. The successful applicant will help to expand the School of Education’s and Department’s capacity to be of greater service to students with special needs and their families.

Responsibilities: The new faculty member will engage in ongoing research and seek external funding, teach courses in special education and area of expertise, and provide service to improve the delivery of special education services to children with disabilities and their families that will have far-reaching effects both nationally and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. In addition, the successful applicant will advise and direct Master’s and Doctoral students specializing in special education and communication disorders.

Qualifications: Doctorate in Special Education or a closely related area; excellent potential or an already demonstrated ability to conduct externally funded scholarship, research and publication in the area of neuro-developmental disabilities with a particular focus on autism as well as other neurologic disabilities, (e.g., cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis), and a host of numerous other genetic, chromosomal and teratogenic syndromes associated with learning, communicative, and physical disabilities. This research would complement the ongoing research of the Special Education and Communication Disorders faculties. The candidate will also demonstrate evidence of high quality inquiry in special education; and the ability to become an outstanding teacher at the university level.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Send a curriculum vitae, letter of application, three letters of reference, transcripts, and samples of written work to:

Search Committee Chair, Special Education
c/o Jean Fleming
jeanf [at] educ.umass.edu
School of Education
126 Furcolo Hall
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003.

Review of candidates will begin January 19, 2010 and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Final appointment is contingent upon the availability of funds. * For more information regarding the School of Education and the SDPPS Department please visit our website at: http://www.umass.edu/education/ or you may reach us by telephone at 413-545-2231.

Women, minorities, and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The School of Education is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body and curriculum.

Kent State positions

By John Lloyd on Dec. 4, 2009.

Special Education Tenure Track Positions – 2 Positions Available

The College and Graduate School of Education, Health and Human Services at Kent State University invites applications for two (2) tenure-track positions:
Position # 998478 – Assistant Professor
Position # 998130 – Open Rank Professor

Kent State University seeks candidates committed to the preparation of special education professionals at the graduate and undergraduate levels, who are interested in contributing to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and outreach. More information on the Special Education program is available at http://ehhs.kent.edu/sped/

Position # 998478 – Assistant Professor of Mild-Moderate Disabilities
Individuals with expertise in learning disabilities, curriculum development in high incidence disabilities, and/or assessment methods are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities: Major responsibilities include teaching and advising undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students in the discipline of special education, specifically in the area of mild/moderate disabilities. Position also includes participating in monitoring and refining programs to meet NCATE accreditation standards, conducting research, pursuing grant funding, and engaging in student recruitment and retention efforts. University citizenship entails participation and service in committees and promoting the strategic goals of the school, college and university. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse students, staff, and community members.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Special Education; evidence of the potential for sustained exemplary professional activity including publications, research, grant procurement and other scholarly pursuits; commitment to continuing professional development; and experience in teaching and leading in K-12 settings. Experience with students with disabilities in educational settings and a satisfactory record of college teaching are preferred.

Position # 998130—Open Rank Professor
Responsibilities: Continuing and extending an established research agenda and promoting new opportunities for students and the programs through external funding and leadership. Teaching and advising undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses in the special education program area. Position requires commitment to program leadership that includes participating in monitoring and refining programs to meet NCATE accreditation standards and engaging in student recruitment and retention efforts. Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse students, staff, and community members, and they will join our strong team of researchers and teacher educators.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Special Education; evidence of exemplary professional activity including publications, research, grant procurement and other scholarly pursuits; evidence of quality in teaching and leadership in the field of Special Education.

Application Deadline: Review of applicants will begin in November, 2009 and acceptance of applications will continue until the positions are filled. To apply, applicants must complete an online job application at https://jobs.kent.edu and submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and phone numbers of three references who have been asked to send letters of recommendation to:

Drs. Melody Tankersley & Sanna Harjusola-Webb, Search Committee Co-Chairs
Special Education Program
School of Lifespan Development and Educational Sciences
College of Education, Health, and Human Services
405 White Hall, Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190, Kent, OH 44242-0001
Phone: 330-672-2294; Fax: 330-672-2512
Email: mtankers [at] kent [dot] edu or shwebb [at] kent [dot] edu

Kent State University is an EO/AA employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All documents submitted to Kent State University for employment opportunities are public record and subject to disclosure under the Ohio Public Records law.

Professor University of Nebraska

By John Lloyd on Nov. 10, 2009.

Academic Chair/Professor for Special Education and Communication Disorders and
Center Director for Barkley Memorial Center

CHAIR: The Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders (SECD) is housed in the Barkley Memorial Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and is comprised of audiology, special education, and speech and language pathology within the College of Education and Human Sciences (CEHS). The Barkley Center is an exceptional facility with faculty who enjoy national and international reputations for research and teaching excellence. Several programs have high national rankings. Graduates are in great demand with almost 100% placement. There is more than the usual budgetary flexibility due to grant, foundation and state support. The position is comprised of administrative responsibilities as department chair and director of the Barkley Center as well as teaching, research/creative activity or outreach as professor based on the successful applicant’s strengths and interests, and the needs of the Department and the College. Anticipated start date is Fall 2010. For information on CEHS visit http://cehs.unl.edu. For information on SECD and Barkley Center visit http://www.unl.edu/barkley.
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Rowan asst. prof.

By John Lloyd on Oct. 26, 2009.

Assistant Professor of Special Education

Position: Assistant Professor of Special Education, full-time, tenure track position , College of Education, Department of Special Educational Services/Instruction

Description: The Department of Special Educational Services/Instruction at Rowan University is searching for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. The successful candidate will teach a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses as well as supervise candidates during their clinical practice experiences in NCATE accredited programs that lead to endorsement in Special Education at both the post-baccalaureate and graduate levels. In addition, the candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activity, including professional presentations, grant writing, and publications and provide service to the department, college, university, community, and profession. Some teaching off campus at regional extension sites and through on-line instruction may be required.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in special education or a closely related field from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution, eligibility for New Jersey teacher of students with disabilities certification, and a minimum of three years of professional experience teaching special education in a school setting. Candidates should have:
• Knowledge of current research-based interventions with diverse populations
• Ability to teach courses in assessment practices and procedures, positive behavioral support systems, assistive technology, and/or differentiated instruction in the inclusive classroom
• Ability to conduct and supervise research
• Knowledge and skill in using current and emerging instructional technologies
• Willingness to teach on-line courses
• Investment in being an active contributor in a learning community environment
• Experience/interest in developing and teaching on-line classes

Starting Date: September 1, 2010

Salary: Competitive

General Information: All positions are contingent upon budget appropriations.
Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rowan University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.

Contact:
Send letter with resume and transcript and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. S. Jay Kuder, Chair
Department of Special Educational Services/Instruction
Education Hall
Rowan University
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08020
E-Mail to: kuder [at] rowan [dot] edu

Application Deadline: November 15, 2009

Assistant Prof of Inclusive Education- SUNY Fredonia

By cgivner on Oct. 12, 2009.

State University of New York at Fredonia

College of Education

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction, in the College of Education at SUNY Fredonia, invites applications for one tenure-track position as assistant professor, beginning Fall 2010.  Faculty will teach courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels in pedagogical content knowledge, contribute to curriculum development and refinement, provide academic advisement to students, participate in committees, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.

Eligible applicants should possess a clear vision for the preparation of high quality teachers for inclusive educational settings and a commitment to a long-term research agenda that maintains explicit ties to student learning whenever and however possible.

Required Qualifications:

•  An earned doctorate in Education or closely related professional discipline and academic credentials consistent with appointment at the assistant professor level;

•  Teaching certification in relevant areas; Minimum 3 years teaching experience P-12;

•  Strong preparation in learning and development, curriculum and assessment, reflection and inquiry, and field-based pedagogy; and

•  Expertise in special education, early childhood, and/or applied pedagogy.

Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.

For position details and/or to apply, go to https://careers.fredonia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50638.

SUNY Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, SUNY Fredonia encourages and actively seeks applications from minorities, women, and people with disabilities.

Three Assistant/Associate Professors of Special Education -Illinois State University

By Carrie Anna on Oct. 9, 2009.

One of the Largest Special Education Program in U.S. Seeks Three Assistant/Associate Professors

The Department of Special Education at Illinois State University, a large public university with
nationally recognized teacher preparation programs, invites applications for three tenure track positions
to be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The Department prepares approximately 1000
students at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our undergraduate program includes a 
sequence to prepare teachers to serve multicategorical populations, as well as sequences in deaf and hard
of hearing and low vision/blindness.

Positions: Three tenure track positions in the multicategorical program at the assistant/associate level to
start on August 16, 2010. These are nine-month positions with the opportunity for summer employment.
Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising theses and
dissertations, maintaining an active research agenda, seeking external funding, and providing university
and professional service.

Qualifications: Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in special education or a related area (ABD
considered). Priority will be given to applicants who have prior university teaching experience, an active
research agenda, and experience teaching or providing services to persons with disabilities. Candidates
with expertise in one or more of the following areas are strongly encouraged to apply: assistive
technology, language development and communication strategies, literacy, secondary transition services,
and serving individuals with significant disabilities.

Application Procedures: Receipt of applications by November 13, 2009 is preferred. Initial review of
candidates will begin November 13, 2009, and continue until the positions are filled. To assure full
consideration, applicants should send a letter of application, including description of research agenda;
vita; sample publications; official transcripts; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three
professional references to:

Debbie Shelden, Ph.D.
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Special Education
Campus Box 5910
Normal, IL 61790-5910
Phone: 309-438-5661
FAX: 309-438-8699
Email: dlsheld@ilstu.edu

Initial review of applications will begin on November 13, 2009 and continue until the positions are filled.

Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action university encouraging diversity.

Asst prof at Rhode Island

By John Lloyd on Oct. 8, 2009.

Title of Position: Assistant Professor, Special Education Position Number: 106269

Department: School of Education

Union: AAUP Acad

The School of Education at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Special Education, beginning Fall of 2010.
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Angelo St. position

By evansra on Sep. 19, 2009.

Folks , Angelo State University has an opening for Assistant Professor in Teacher Education with expertise in Early Childhood Education. Could you pleas share this with your colleagues.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Department: Teacher Education

Job Summary: Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in teacher education programs in early childhood education, pedagogy, and general teacher education. Possibly Special Education

Expected date of appointment: Fall 2010

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The successful applicant must possess strong communication and organizational skills, possess current technological skills, and a desire to develop innovative learning experiences. Candidates should be dedicated to excellence in teaching with a strong commitment to high professional standards both in and outside the classroom. The ability to write and develop grant projects desired.

Qualifications: Candidate must have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education or equivalent from an accredited institution. Teacher certification in Early Childhood and elementary. Two or more years teaching experience in the public school system in early childhood education or PK-3 grades required. Experience in college teaching, development of curriculum, and background in reading, ELL, SPED and Bilingual a plus.

Required Applicant Documents:
Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching Philosophy
Other Information:
Include Position Number: 999361
Job Code: F0040

Apply on Line at
https://employment.angelo.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1253049327755

or mail to:
Angelo State University
Department of Teacher Education
ASU Station #10893
San Angelo, TX 76909

Position is open, but may close any time after November 1, 2009.
Angelo State University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and ensuring equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Angelo State University is committed to providing reasonable accomodations to ensure equal access to employment opportunities for qualified individuals with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring that a qualified individual with a disability has the same rights and privileges in employment as non-disabled employees. If an accommodation is requested for the job application process, please contact our office at (325) 942-2168 or email us athr@angelo.edu.

Richard Evans
Angelo State University

WVU position

By John Lloyd on Sep. 17, 2009.

Tenure Track Faculty Position at WVU for FALL 2010

West Virginia University announces the availability of 1 tenure-track faculty position in special education beginning in August 2010. The position description and details for submitting an application are available at: http://hre.wvu.edu/audience/faculty_staff/available_positions. Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2009.