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Special Education Teacher – Qatar – Awsaj Inititute

wilnab — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:49:46 +0000

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;

Using formative and summative assessment data to define student learning and determine the need for additional support;

Motivating and engaging students in meaningful learning and growth;

Implementing positive behavior interventions and support for students experiencing behavioral challenges;

Building and maintaining positive relationships with students;

Providing a safe and positive learning environment;

Demonstrating effective interpersonal relationships;

Supporting the Awsaj policies and regulations;

Maintaining complete and accurate student academic, curricular and disciplinary records;

Demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning;

Participating in school activities beyond the classroom;

Performing administrative duties such as: school committees, homeroom, assisting in hall and cafeteria monitoring, and after school duty;

Setting an example of intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, self-motivation and self-discipline for students;

Modelling competence, honesty, personal responsibility and respect for others in every aspect of the job;

and other duties as assigned by the Head of Teaching and Learning

5. Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries:

Gr 1- 12 School and The Teaching and Learning Center, Regular staff school day is 6:45 – 3:00, but a flexible schedule for the Center will be required.

6. Communications and Working Relationships:

Administration, division coordinators, committees, Student Support Team, division colleagues, teaching assistant as applicable

7. Problem Solving & Complexity:

In addition to QF Wide Competencies, Role Specific Competencies Include:

Creating a Learning Environment –

establishes departmental standards for style and content of delivery
establishes departmental standards for creating and managing learning environments
influences others to create a positive learning environment
promotes understanding of the learning environment to all stakeholders

Knowledge and Application of Subject Content and Pedagogy-

possesses expertise in international best practice related to pedagogy and teaching methodology
ensures that school meets QF standards for quality of content and delivery
ensures appropriate access to high quality learning and development opportunities for teaching content and pedagogy
develops and implements ways to study and learn consistent with self development and continuous learning models of education

Monitoring Progress

outlines appropriate evaluation standards based on curricular guidelines
monitors the regular assessment of student progress by qualified staff
evaluates junior staff on performance on a constant basis in order to coach and mentor
reviews and researches new assessment methodologies appropriate to the specific environment and discipline

8. Decision Making Authority & Responsibility:

This job works within broad procedures and practices that have clear precedents with operational guidance being readily available if needed. It is subject to managerial control and review of results upon completion.

9. Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Certified in Special Education Multi-Categorical or Learning Disabilities

Two years or more of experience

Current and continuing content area certification as applicable

ESL experience is preferred

Native or near native fluency in language of instruction

Competency with integrating technology into instruction

Instructional Coach- Qatar – Awsaj Institute

wilnab — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:23:36 +0000

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.

Measurable improvement in student reading performance as a result of job-embedded professional development provided to instructional staff.

Collaborative planning with instructional staff, co-teaching, demonstrating, modelling of evidence-based practices in the classroom.

Establish cooperative, positive relationships with staff, students, parents and community resources.

Full-time position only: Continue professional development activities pertinent to your job, with a minimum of 12 continuing educational/professional development hours annually. Obtain and/or maintain membership in relevant association

Other duties as requested

5. Operating Environment, Framework & Boundaries:

A private, non-profit school setting, grades 1-12. .

6. Communications and Working Relationships:

Positive, professionally appropriate, supportive to all.

7. Problem Solving & Complexity:

Working within academic schedule; determining optimum support setting whether 1:1 or small group

8. Decision Making Authority & Responsibility:

9. Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

Prefer minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience.
Depending on country of university study, must be licensed and/or accredited with university specialization (e.g. Master’s Degree from U.S., minimum BSc if U.K.)
Evidence of ability to deliver evidence-based instruction
Evidence of ability to work effectively with adult learners
Above average verbal and written communication skills
Technology skills – Microsoft programs (Excel, word perfect, power point, etc.)

Ability to work with student assessment data.

U. Washington professor of practice

ischwartz — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:29:18 +0000

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

mlrock — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:45:10 +0000

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; (4) have a record of or show potential for doctoral-level teaching and advising; and (5) be committed to field-based and collaborative teacher preparation. Applicants seeking appointment at the Associate or Full level must meet UNCG criteria for tenure.

Responsibilities:

Meet expectations for research, including grant writing, appropriate for a doctoral institution.
Teach primarily graduate courses in special education teacher preparation and the doctoral program, including coursework on instructional methods.
Contribute to the instructional, research, and service mission of the Department of Specialized Education Services, School of Education, and University.

Context: The Department of Specialized Education Services is housed within the School of Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. UNCG is part of the University of North Carolina, 16-campus system and it enrolls nearly 18,500 students, including 3,600 graduate students. UNCG is classified as a high research activity university with a community engagement distinction by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

The Department of Specialized Education Services offers NCATE accredited teacher education programs in Special Education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Bachelor's degrees are offered in Professions in Deafness; Special Education: General Curriculum; and dual majors in Special Education and Elementary Education. Undergraduate degrees in early childhood are co-coordinated and implemented with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. Two M.Ed. programs are offered: Special Education: General Curriculum and Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (a collaborative program offered with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies). A Ph.D. program in Specialized Education is also offered.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Starting date: August 1, 2012

Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on January 16^th and will continue until the position is filled.

Application Procedure: Send a letter of application, vitae, three letters of recommendation, and transcripts to

Dr. Stephanie Kurtts, Chair

Department of Specialized Education Services

School of Education

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

P.O. Box 26170

Greensboro, NC 27402-6170

Phone: 336.256.0153 Fax: 336.334.4120 E-mail: sakurtts@uncg.edu

Website: http://www.uncg.edu/ses

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UNCG Early Childhood Special Education Clinical Faculty Position

mlrock — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:42:00 +0000

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.

Responsibilities: Teach courses in the interdisciplinary Birth-Kindergarten Education undergraduate and graduate programs. Some team teaching with faculty in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and online course instruction is required. In addition, responsibilities will include advising students, program administration duties, serving on Department, School of Education, and University committees, and collaborating with colleagues in other departments, especially Department of Human Development and Family Studies, as well as community members, to implement program activities.

The Department of Specialized Education Services is housed within the School of Education at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro. UNCG is part of the University of North Carolina, 16-campus system and it enrolls nearly 18,500 students, including 3,600 graduate students. UNCG is classified as a high research activity university with a community engagement distinction by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

The Department of Specialized Education Services offers NCATE accredited teacher education programs in Special Education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Bachelor's degrees are offered in Professions in Deafness; Special Education: General Curriculum; and dual majors in Special Education and Elementary Education. Undergraduate degrees in early childhood are co-coordinated and implemented with the Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS). Two M.Ed. programs are offered: Special Education: General Curriculum, and Birth-Kindergarten: Interdisciplinary Studies in Education and Development (a collaborative program offered with HDFS). A Ph.D. program in Specialized Education is also offered.

Application Deadline and Procedures: Review of applications will begin January 30, 2012 and will continue until the position is successfully filled. Candidates should send: (1) a letter of application that addresses stated responsibilities and qualifications; (2) transcripts from graduate work; (3) current vitae; and (4) the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three or more references to Dr. Belinda Hardin, Chair of the BK Search Committee, to bjhardin@uncg.edu (electronic submission preferred); Phone: 336-256-1083. Fax: 336.256.0185. Mailing address: Department of Specialized Education Services, PO Box 26170; UNCG; Greensboro, NC 27402-6170. EEO/AA

Minnesota assistant professor in early childhood special education

John Lloyd — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 18:34:17 +0000

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.

Located in the culturally diverse cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the University of Minnesota offers unique opportunities for research, teaching and public engagement. The University is a hub for creativity, research, artistic expression, critical thinking, and debate about the world’s most pressing issues such as climate change, poverty, and health care. Further information about the U of M can be found at www.umn.edu/twincities/about.php and on the Relocation Assistance Program site http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/rap/.
The Development of Educational Psychology-Special Education Program is one of the top ranked special education programs in the nation. We are an inclusive, nationally distinctive college that explores education and human development across the life span to increase the intellectual synergy and cooperative inquiry required to address the complexity of educational and social issues facing children, youth, and families in the 21st century. Additional information about the college and the department can be found on the Internet: http://www.cehd.umn.edu.

Specific responsibilities of the individual(s) hired include, but are not limited to:

Research: Develop and maintain a strong record of scholarship with a focus on research related to infants and young children (birth-5) with special needs, based on a problem solving model. Applicants should be committed to securing external funds in support of their scholarly inquiry.

Teaching: Provide professional development and advanced instruction in graduate-level courses. These courses will build on the individual's areas of expertise, professional development, teacher education and research. Provide leadership in Early Childhood Special Education teacher licensure. Advise graduate students in Special Education and serve on graduate committees for students in other areas of the department and college, as well as provide consultation to other faculty members across the college.

Service: This person is expected to make strong contributions to the ongoing activities of the program, the department, the college, the University and the community. Participate in department, college, University, and other outreach and public engagement activities, including service on internal committees or task forces, making presentations to external constituencies. Participation in the activities of relevant professional organizations is expected.
Minimum qualifications:

An earned doctorate in educational psychology, psychology, special education or a related field with an emphasis in early childhood special education.
Research background in early childhood special education, based on a problem solving approach.
Evidence of research productivity in the form of research papers, peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
Evidence of successful activity related to securing external research funding.
Commitment to working across disciplines and within a multicultural context.
Classroom teaching experience in special education.

Preferred qualifications:

Research or training background in autism.
Evidence of excellence in higher education teaching and student advising experience at the graduate level.
Record of forming community/school collaborations and public engagement activities.
Evidence of potential leadership in teacher development.
Eligibility for MN teacher licensure in Special Education.

Appointment Details: The individual hired will be appointed into a full-time, academic year (9-month) tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The anticipated starting date for this appointment is August 27, 2012 and the salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Application Process: This position will remain open until filled, but the search committee will begin its review of applications on December 19, 2011. Completed applications will consist of a letter addressing qualifications, including a description of the individual's research program and a statement indicating how the candidate meets the expectations of the position; curriculum vitae; and three reference letters from individuals that can speak to the qualifications sought in this position. Applicants for the position will also be expected to provide an academic transcript that substantiates the conferral of the doctorate. An on-line application is required for this position. Please access the University of Minnesota Employment System at https://employment.umn.edu and search for Requisition Number: 175078. Supporting materials such as the cover letter and curriculum vitae may be attached electronically to the on-line application or mailed to (particularly for reference letters): Special Education Search, Department of Educational Psychology, 250 Education Sciences Building, 56 East River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55455.

Open rank position at Georgia State

John Lloyd — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:27:09 +0000

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.

Qualifications: Qualified applicants need to demonstrate their ability, or potential, to remain actively engaged in academic research, teaching, and service. Specifically, applicants should demonstrate active current and future research agendas, with evidence of or emerging potential for, securing external funding and dissemination of their research and scholarly work through high-impact publications and presentations. Applicants also should demonstrate active involvement in PK-12 settings with students with high incidence disabilities (or comparable experiences). Finally, applicants should demonstrate active participation within their field on national and local levels and within the academic setting (e.g., Department, College, or University level).

Responsibilities: Applicants will be expected to maintain a high professional profile through research and scholarly leadership, teach at the graduate level, provide service to the community, and to recruit graduate students of high caliber.

Applications: Applicants should send (a) a letter of application which includes details of current and future research and scholarship activities, evidence of excellence in graduate level teaching, and a strategy to remain visibly active within the field of high-incidence disabilities; (b) curriculum vita; (c) official transcript of doctoral education degree; and (d) three letters of recommendations from persons within the field of high-incidence disabilities including colleagues of same or higher rank who can speak to one’s qualifications specific to this position to:

Dr. Kristine Jolivette
Behavior and Learning Disabilities Program Coordinator
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
College of Education, P.O. Box 3979,
Atlanta, GA 30302-3979

Inquiries should be sent to Dr. Kristine Jolivette at kjolivette [at] gsu.edu. Application review will begin October 31, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled.

Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board or Regents requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

Georgia State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an equal education opportunity institution and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Asst prof at Univ. of Mary Washington

Jennifer.Jakubecy — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 20:41:22 +0000

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.

Read the position description and learn more about UMW.

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

hbohano — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:07:41 +0000

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.

U. Washington special ed position

gregd — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:43:11 +0000

University of Washington
College of Education
Area of Special Education

Assistant Professor of Assessment and Instruction of Students with
High Incidence Disabilities (tenure-line position)

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, College of Education, seeks to fill a nine-month full-time position in Special Education at the level of assistant professor. We seek applicants with a doctoral degree in special education or closely related field with a scholarly focus on assessment and instruction of students with high incidence disabilities. Applicants should demonstrate an active research program in such areas as: assessment of academic skills, assessment of students with disabilities and those who struggle academically; development of effective instructional practices in reading, writing, and/or mathematics; or P-12 models of service delivery for students with disabilities.

The successful candidate should be prepared to: (1) maintain an active research program in one or more of the areas listed above (or other synergistic areas), (2) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses on assessment and instruction, and mentor masters and doctoral students, (3) work in schools on real world problems, (4) work within and across innovative special and general education teacher education programs, (5) develop a supported research grant portfolio, and (6) have experience working with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse communities. The College recognizes that a faculty member with expertise in assessment and instruction of struggling learners has enormous potential for informing educational engagement and achievement and can contribute to a more holistic account of teaching and learning and thus seeks a colleague who can contribute to efforts to prepare undergraduates, masters, and doctoral students to study, promote, and effect change in the educational circumstances of diverse youth.

The UW College of Education is a vibrant working environment characterized by an atmosphere of supportive and interdisciplinary collaboration, both within the College and across the entire University. The members of the College also maintain a set of active partnerships with educational institutions in the region and state—schools, school districts, community-based organizations, informal educational institutions, and professional organizations. We are seeking a colleague to join us in conducting research, preparing and promoting the education of students and teachers, strengthening relationships between schools and the communities they serve, and informing public policy to help create a more just and caring society. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Applications should include: (1) a detailed letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation, experience, research agenda, and evidence of engaging schools or other organizations serving historically disenfranchised youth, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of reference, (4) at least two examples of scholarly writing, and (5) an email address for further communications. Please submit your application packet both electronically and by mail to the search chair, Professor Eugene Edgar, via Greg Daigle at gdaigle@uw.edu, 222 Miller Hall, College of Education, Seattle, WA 98195-3600.

The committee will begin reviewing applications December 1, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment to commence September 16, 2012.

Send queries about the position to Dr. Eugene Edgar, search chair, at ebedgar@uw.edu.

To learn more about the University of Washington (http://www.washington.edu) and the College of Education (http://education.washington.edu), our mission and goals, research and outreach activities, faculty, and academic programs, please visit us on the web.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The College of Education is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans.

A competitive recruitment and selection process is being conducted and if a U.S. worker or permanent resident is not selected pursuant to this process, an application for Alien Employment Certification may be filed on behalf of an alien to fill the job opportunity. Interested persons should submit an application to the designated search committee chair.