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Position Announcement: Assistant Professor with Specialization in Autism

Published on 27 March 2012 in Clinical education, News, Positions in higher ed and Teacher Education. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

The Curry School of Education, Department of Human Services at the University of Virginia, invites applications for an Assistant Professor with the specialization in autism and related autism spectrum disorders, beginning August 25, 2012. This appointment is a twelve (12) month joint appointment in the Communication Disorders Program, Department of Human Services and the Special Education Program, Department of Curriculum Instruction and Special Education. This position is for a 3-year non-tenure track appointment with the opportunity for renewal upon satisfactory performance during the incumbent’s third year review process.

Candidates must hold a clinical or research doctorate; ASHA certification, and be eligible for Virginia license in Speech-Language Pathology. ABD candidates will be considered, however, degree confirmation is needed prior to the hire date of this appointment.

The successful candidate will integrate and lead educational and clinical enterprises within the Curry School of Education centering on autism and related autism spectrum disorders. Responsibilities include teaching a language-disorders course and a course on integrated multidisciplinary interventions in school-based settings. Responsibilities also include (a) supervising services provided to clients in the Sheilah C. Johnson Center for Human Services and (b) developing outreach collaborations with service providers and schools in the community to formulate comprehensive plans of care across a broad spectrum of clinical pictures: early intervention to college-student support at all levels of severity. The general faculty member will participate in and facilitate interdisciplinary research programs with latitude to develop research programs as background and career goals allow.

To apply, candidates must complete a candidate profile under job posting number 0609554 at http://jobs.virginia.edu. Candidates are required to attach a cover letter stating their interest in the position and qualifications, current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and the contact information for three professional references. Please have your professional references e-mail their recommendation letters to Vickie Thomas at vat3w@virginia.edu. Screening of applications will begin April 16, 2012; however, the position will remain open until filled. Questions regarding the position can be addressed to Randall R. Robey (rrr7w@virginia.edu).

The Curry School of Education and the University of Virginia welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities, we seek to build a culturally diverse intellectual environment, and are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

Special Education Teacher – Qatar – Awsaj Inititute

Published on 11 January 2012 in Teacher Education. 0 Comments

2. Job Purpose:

To provide professional-level educational service and support to students of the Awsaj Academy.

3. Job Dimensions:

Annual Operating Budget/Project Budget/Sales Revenue: NA
Number of Staff Supervised:  1 Direct Reports & Total: NA
     

4. Key Result Areas:

Key RESULT AREAS
Demonstrating knowledge of pedagogy and instruction;
Using research as a basis to design individual plans for students and collaborating  with teachers, students, specialists, parents, and administrators to implement plans with fidelity;
Supporting teachers and assistants in the implementation of evidence based practices to improve the academic achievement and social competence  of all students; Continue reading ‘Special Education Teacher – Qatar – Awsaj Inititute’

Instructional Coach- Qatar – Awsaj Institute

Published on 9 January 2012 in Teacher Education. 0 Comments

2. Job Purpose:

Provide job-embedded professional development to instructional staff in order to increase student reading achievement. This professional development can be in the form of coaching, collaborating, demonstrating, modelling, or planning, with a focus on classroom instruction.

3. Job Dimensions:

Annual Operating Budget/Project Budget/Sales Revenue:  
Number of Staff Supervised: 0 Direct Reports & Total:  
     

 

4. Key Result Areas:

 
Documented work directly with instructional staff in creating and delivering evidence-based practices in the classroom with regard to reading instruction.
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U. Washington professor of practice

Published on 22 December 2011 in News, Positions in higher ed and Teacher Education. Closed Tags: , , , , .

The College of Education at the University of Washington (UW) seeks a “professor of practice” to lead programs that prepare and support educational leaders at school and district level, in support of powerful, equitable student learning and related system change. The role combines program leadership, program development, teaching, and practice-focused scholarship. The position has full voting rights and will participate, alongside tenure-line faculty, in the College’s efforts to improve the quality of practice through regular engagement with the field. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D in education or related field; substantial P-12 administrative experience, preferably at both the school building and system level; and demonstrated ability to guide and support the professional learning of educational leaders. This position will be hired at the non-tenure rank of Senior Lecturer or Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor without tenure.

Prospective candidates are especially encouraged to visit the websites of the programs and outreach units implicated in this position (http://depts.washington.edu/k12admin/l4l/, http://depts.washington.edu/k12admin/danforth/, http://www.milead.washington.edu/mil/, http://www.k-12leadership.org/). For a more detailed description of the postion, please download a PDF document explaining the particulars of the postion and procedures for applying.

A search committee will begin reviewing applications 20 January 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment is to commence 16 September 2012. Send queries about the position to search co-chairs Michael Knapp, at mknapp [at] uw.edu, or Steve Fink, at finks [at] uw.edu. Please submit your application packet both electronically and by mail to the search co-chairs care of Mr. Greg Daigle at gdaigle [at] uw.edu, 222 Miller Hall, College of Education, Seattle, WA 98195-3600.

Open Rank Special Education Faculty Position UNCG

Published on 9 December 2011 in News, Positions in higher ed, Research and Teacher Education. 0 Comments

THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA GREENSBORO

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

The Department of Specialized Education Services, School of Education, University of North Carolina at Greensboro announces the availability of an open-rank, tenure-track position in Special Education in the area of high incidence disabilities.  Strong applicants will have a well-established record of research, a history of securing external funding and excellence in graduate level teaching and advising or strong potential for success in these areas.

 Qualifications: Applicants should: (1) have a doctorate in special education with an emphasis in high incidence disabilities; (2) have a strong record of research and grant-writing (or show strong potential) with preference for expertise in literacy; (3) have at least three years of teaching experience with students with disabilities in K-12 environments; Continue reading ‘Open Rank Special Education Faculty Position UNCG’

UNCG Early Childhood Special Education Clinical Faculty Position

Published on 9 December 2011 in News, Positions in higher ed and Teacher Education. 0 Comments

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Early Childhood Special Education Clinical Faculty Position

Position/Rank: The Department of Specialized Education Services at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a collaborative leader and instructor in the field of early childhood special education (Birth-Kindergarten) to fill a non-tenure track position as Clinical Faculty at the Assistant level. This is a nine month/year position. Date of appointment will be August 1, 2012.

Qualifications: Earned doctorate in Early Childhood Special Education or related field is required, college teaching (especially online teaching), public school teaching, and administrative experience preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications.

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Minnesota assistant professor in early childhood special education

Published on 26 November 2011 in Positions in higher ed, Research and Teacher Education. 0 Comments

The Department of Educational Psychology, College of Education and Human Development, University of Minnesota seeks a new faculty member to contribute to the research, teaching, and service in the area of Special Education, with an emphasis in Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE). The College of Education and Human Development includes departments with strong programs in education, child psychology, family social science, social work, and others. The new faculty member will have the opportunity to participate in and provide leadership to the development of graduate studies and professional development in the area of early intervention, with broad interdisciplinary attention across psychosocial, neurobiological, behavioral, educational, and public policy related issues regarding growth and development. This is a full-time, tenure-track position in a highly regarded college of a major urban research university with a start date of August 27, 2012.
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Open rank position at Georgia State

Published on 2 November 2011 in News, Positions in higher ed, Research and Teacher Education. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Tenure-track, Open Rank, Special Education/High Incidence Disabilities

The Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education at Georgia State University is seeking doctoral-degreed, tenure-track faculty applicants with a thorough knowledge of high incidence disabilities. Desired applicants will have a recognized high-quality, rigorous and independent research focus, as well as documented excellence in and commitment to graduate/doctoral level instruction and mentoring.
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Asst prof at Univ. of Mary Washington

Published on 31 October 2011 in News, Positions in higher ed and Teacher Education. 0 Comments

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) has a new tenture-track position for an Assistant Professor of Special Education with employment beginning with the fall term of 2012. The search closes 28 November 2011, so applicants who are interested should proceed expeditiously.

The successful applicant, who should have completed a doctorate by August of 2012, will join a faculty in Department of Foundation, Leadership, and Special Populations. The College of Education focuses on preparing teachers who can address diverse learning needs, including disability, in education.

UMW, which is named after George Washington’s Mother, is a small, state-supported, co-educational institution situated approximately halfway between Richmond (VA) and Washington (DC). It has a wide variety of graduate and undergraduate programs, is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is routinely listed by college guides as providing exceptional value for students.

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Loyola University of Chicago Assistant Professor in Education (Special Education)

Published on 20 September 2011 in Positions in higher ed, Research and Teacher Education. 0 Comments

The School of Education at Loyola University Chicago announces an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position with primary teaching, research and service responsibilities in Special Education. Loyola’s NCATE accredited B.S.Ed., M.Ed, and Ed.D, and Ph.D. programs prepare educators in the Chicago metropolitan area, one of the nation’s liveliest educational scenes. Loyola teacher preparation and arts and sciences faculty, assisted by federal and state grants, are engaged in designing innovative curricula to prepare urban educators including special education teachers.

Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit Catholic, research extensive university offering 36 doctoral, 77 masters, 30 dual degree, 30 certificate programs, and 69 undergraduate majors across ten schools and colleges. The School of Education offers degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels (Ed.D and Ph.D.). For detailed information see http://www.luc.edu/education. Starting date is August 2012 with initial review of applications beginning November 1, 2011.

The selected individual will teach undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation courses, supervise dissertations, conduct an active research and publication program, and demonstrate commitment to serving a diverse student body and profession. The candidate will work closely with professional partnerships. Additional responsibilities may include teaching graduate courses in curriculum and instruction. The selected candidate will collaborate with colleagues in general and early childhood education, as well as across other programs, to support Loyola’s comprehensive training of candidates.  

Required qualifications include an appropriate earned doctoral degree related to special education, experience in elementary or secondary schools in special education. Desired qualifications include undergraduate and graduate teaching experience in special education, research experience and experience in topics related to the special education field (e.g., positive behavior support, response to intervention, social and emotional learning, school-based mental health, universal design of learning).  

Applicants are asked to submit (1) a letter of interest, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) samples of scholarly work, (4) copy of the doctoral degree transcript, and (5) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references. Direct applications to www.careers.luc.edu.

Inquiries to: Dr. Hank Bohanon, Chair, Search Committee, School of Education, Loyola University Chicago, 820 N. Michigan Avenue, 11th Floor, Chicago, IL, 60611, hbohano@luc.edu .

Link to Job Positing and Application Process www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=54332    

LUC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for mission and diversifying our faculty. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a transformative education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/mission/missionandidentity.shtml. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, candidates should consult our website at http://www.luc.edu/transformativeed. Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.

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