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WVU position

By JohnLloyd on Jun. 11, 2009.

West Virginia University announces the availability of 2 tenure-track faculty positions in special education beginning in August 2009. Position descriptions and details for submitting an application are available here. Review of applications will begin on July 1.

FMI: Barbara Ludlow, Professor and Chair, Barbara.Ludlow _at_ mail _dot_ wvu _dot_ edu or 304-293-3835.

University of Missouri, Assistant Professor of Special Education

By lembkee on Jan. 21, 2009.

The University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Department of Special Education (http://education.missouri.edu/SPED/ ) seeks an Assistant Professor (tenure track) or an Assistant Professor of Teaching (non-tenure track) to join a collegial and highly productive department. We seek a person with expertise/interest in the delivery of special education services within the context of general education curriculum, standards, and settings. As such we anticipate candidates will have expertise in one or more of the following: inclusionary practices, teacher education, special education/general education collaboration, co-teaching, and programming for at-risk or struggling learners.
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Position in Behavior Disorders at Assistant/Associate Professor Level

By wdbursuc on Dec. 2, 2008.

The Department of Specialized Education Services, School of Education, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro announces the availability of a tenured or tenure-track position in Special Education with an emphasis in emotional and behavior disorders at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Qualifications include (1) an earned doctorate in special education or appropriate field. ABD with a graduation date no later than August 1, 2009 is acceptable; (2) at least three years of teaching experience with students with disabilities in K-12 environments; (3) established or emerging record of scholarly productivity appropriate for a doctoral institution ; and (4) commitment to field-based, urban undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation premised on collaboration and multiculturalism in face to face and online formats. The application deadline is December 15, 2008. However, acceptance and review of applications will continue until the position is filled. If interested, please contact:

Dr. William D. Bursuck, Search Committee Chair
Specialized Education Services Search Committee
School of Education
UNCG
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170
Phone: 336.334.3222 Fax: 336.256.0185 E-mail: wbursuck@uncg.edu
Website: http://www.uncg.edu/ses

Cincinnati asst-assoc prof position

By afoster on Nov. 13, 2008.

Assistant/Associate Professor – Special Education (28UC2732)

The Division of Teacher Education invites applications for a faculty position at the University of Cincinnati, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services. This tenure track position is in Special Education beginning September 2009.

Responsibilities include : teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in the Special Education Program; conducting research, writing grants, and publishing; collaborating with local schools; advising graduate and undergraduate students; participating in the program governance; and engaging in division, college, university, and community service. Opportunities exist for funded summer research and/or summer school teaching, involvement in collaborative efforts across the University and professional practice/development schools, and access to culturally diverse populations in city and area schools.

Min. Quals .: Earned doctorate with a specialization in special education or equivalent by August 31, 2009; however, current ABD candidates will also be considered. Preference will be given to candidates that show evidence of scholarship, a record of research, and scholarly publications, an ability to secure funded research; and experience working with public schools. Candidates who have experience working with minority populations in public schools are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive and dependent upon preparation and experience.

To apply for position (28UC2732), please see www.jobsatuc.com

The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. UC is a smoke-free work environment.

Faculty Positions at University of Wisconsin-Madison (2)

By erikcarter on Oct. 26, 2008.

The Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education has two tenure track positions available in the area of Special Education.

Assistant Professor, Low-Incidence Disabilities

We are seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant rank with a focus on severe disabilities. An emphasis on secondary school (i.e., middle or high school) and/or secondary transition services is preferred. To see the full announcement, click below:

http://www.education.wisc.edu/RPSE/_uploads/Low_Incidence_Flyer.pdf

Assistant Professor, High-Incidence Disabilities

Desirable candidates should be able to assume leadership roles and/or accept key responsibilities as the department seeks to focus on research and practice issues addressing secondary special education for youth with high incidence disabilities such as learning, emotional, and mild cognitive disabilities. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, response to intervention, disproportionality, identification and instruction of English language learners with disabilities, and noncategorical entitlement to special education services. K-12 teaching experience and experience working with diverse populations is also desirable. To see the full announcement, click below:

http://www.education.wisc.edu/RPSE/_uploads/High_Incidence_Flyer.pdf

Position Announcements U of Wisc – Whitewater

By dra on Oct. 26, 2008.

We have two assistant professor positions for Fall 2009 – The first in Cross Categorical and the other in Early Childhood Special Education. We have a great group of 12 faculty-just in special education! Whitewater is located 45 minutes between Madison and Milwaukee and is a short 2 hour train ride to Chicago. Contact Diana Rogers-Adkinson, Chair Department of Special Education at rogersad@uww.edu for more information.

Penn State assistant or associate professor

By Charles Hughes on Sep. 30, 2008.

The Pennsylvania State University is searching for an assistant or associate professor. Here’s a snippet from the announcement.

Department of Educational and School Psychology and Special Education
Assistant or Associate Professor of Education (Special Education)

This is a tenure-track position in the Department of Educational and School Psychology and Special Education in the College of Education. The successful candidate will have faculty responsibilities that include teaching research, and service.

Beginning
Fall Semester 2009 or Spring Semester 2010

Link to see the full announcement.

Missouri deanship

By JanineStichter on Sep. 17, 2008.

Joanne H. Hook Dean’s Chair in Education Renewal and Dean
College of Education
University of Missouri

The University of Missouri at Columbia (MU) seeks a dynamic and visionary leader for the position of Dean of the College of Education. The Dean reports directly to the Provost and has a central role in the University’s academic administration. Through the Council of Deans, the Dean actively contributes to decisions affecting the University at large as well as the College of Education. The Dean is involved centrally in issues including strategic planning, budget, curriculum, facilities, and research. The new Dean will provide vision and leadership to help guide this strong college toward increased national prominence and service to Missouri.
MU, part of the four-campus University of Missouri System, is one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. It is an AAU, Doctoral/Research Extensive, and Land-Grant institution with approximately 30,000 students. MU is located in Columbia, Missouri, one of America’s most livable cities.
The College of Education provides a rich and rewarding learning environment for students. In the 2008 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the college ranks 28th among more than 100 colleges and schools of education. The College of Education enrolls approximately 2,750 students (1,200 undergraduates, 1,550 graduates) in degree programs ranging from the baccalaureate through the doctorate. The college is organized into five units: Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum; Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis; Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology; Special Education; and the School of Information Science and Learning Technologies. The College has 86 tenured and tenure-track faculty with an annual budget from all sources of approximately $34 million plus $12 million in grant expenditures. The College receives distinction through the national rankings of several departments, programs, and centers, as well as from numerous award-winning faculty. The College has strong collaborative relationships across the University for a number of initiatives (especially the NCATE accredited Teacher Development Program), and has developed strong partnerships with public schools across the state.
Qualifications: An innovative/experienced candidate will be an engaged and skilled communicator; an energetic, progressive educator of academic distinction who will take initiative and provide leadership; and an accomplished facilitator of accreditation and program review processes. The Dean should have a distinguished record of teaching and scholarly or research accomplishments appropriate to academic appointment as full professor in one of the College’s departments; a strong commitment to the academic values appropriate to the College missions of teaching, research, service, economic development; and a strong advocate for diversity. In addition, candidates should have appropriate administrative experience, preferably in a research university. MU is currently in a $1 billion development campaign. The Dean will be expected to devote a substantial amount of his/her time to development activities. S/he should have the highest standards of personal integrity and be committed to stimulating innovative and interdisciplinary programs. The Dean must be a compelling voice for issues in the College and be able to communicate the mission of the College to internal and external audiences.
How to Apply: Nominations, applications, and inquiries, which will be treated in confidence, are welcome and should be sent to: Dean Pamela Benoit and Professor Timothy Lewis, Co-Chairs, COE Dean Search, c/o Office of the Provost, University of Missouri, 114 Jesse Hall, Columbia, MO 65211. Electronic submission is preferred and may be forwarded to: educdeansearch AT missouri.edu
Applicants should submit: a letter expressing interest in and perspectives on the position, curriculum vitae, and other materials supporting your candidacy, including names and contact information for four references. References will not be contacted until advanced stages of screening, and candidates will receive prior notification.
Formal review of applications and nominations will begin in the late Fall and continue until the position is filled. Please contact the Chairs of the Search Committee (via Linda Cook at 573/882-0159; cookl AT missouri.edu) with questions.
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Institution and is nondiscriminatory relative to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam era veteran. The University of Missouri is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Texas A & M special ed position

By John Lloyd on Sep. 15, 2008.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
College of Education and Human Development
Department of Educational Psychology

Open Rank Position in Special Education
for additional information: http://epsy.tamu.edu/articles/open_positions

The Department of Educational Psychology (EPSY) at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Special Education. We seek an individual with outstanding accomplishments in or the potential to advance special education and community services for children and youth. Areas of expertise may include, but are not limited to, autism or low-incidence disabilities.

The Special Education program is part of a vibrant, cutting-edge department that as a result of university and college investment has successfully recruited nine new tenured and tenure-track special education faculty since 2004. The Special Education program is ranked in the top 20 nationally in the latest U.S. News and World Report and has a goal of moving in to the top 10. We prepare undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students to improve the quality of education and community services and the lives of children, youth, and adults with disabilities and their families. The program currently directs federally funded master’s and doctoral preparation programs. Faculty research interests span from preschool/kindergarten to post-secondary education related to risk and disability.
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Chairperson/Professor

By jgcp on Sep. 12, 2008.

The School of Education
Department of Special Education

Position Announcement for Chairperson/Professor
The School of Education at the University of Kansas is seeking a Chairperson/Professor for the Department of Special Education to assume responsibility by July or August, 2009. The Department of Special Education is nationally recognized for its doctoral, post-doctoral and master’s programs, and its graduate and undergraduate teacher licensure programs. It is a major center for research and development in the field.
The Department is looking for an individual who will embrace and advance our commitment to effective preparation of special education and early intervention teachers and leadership personnel for professional practice in school, community, and higher education settings. Our program graduates are prepared to serve infants, toddlers, children, youth, and adults with special educational needs in inclusive learning environments. Administratively, the Department is located on the main campus in Lawrence. The faculty offers preparation programs at this location and at the Edwards campus in suburban Kansas City.
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