Illinois+State+University_2012_Oct

Illinois State University Two Assistant/Associate Professors of Special Education One of the Largest Special Education Programs in U.S. Seeks Two 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 two tenure-track positions to be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The Department enrolls approximately 1000 students at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Our undergraduate program includes programs to prepare students across disability categories. Positions: Two tenure-track positions at the assistant/associate level to start on August 16, 2013. These are 9-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. The first position (Position #COE3) is for an individual who has expertise with individuals with severe disabilities. Preference will be given to candidates who have specialized expertise in access to the general education curriculum, assistive technology, or multiple disabilities. The second position (Position #COE5) is for an individual who has expertise with individuals with high incidence disabilities, particularly in the areas of assistive and/or instructional technology, early childhood services, literacy interventions, and math interventions. Individuals with expertise in more than one of these areas are strongly encouraged to apply. Application Procedures: Initial review of candidates will begin November 15, 2012 and continue until the positions are filled. Applicants should indicate in the application letter the number of the position for which they are applying. To assure full consideration, send via e-mail a letter of application, including description of teaching philosophy and research agenda; vita; sample publications; and names, positions, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Debbie Shelden, Ph.D. Chair, Search Committee dlsheld@ilstu.edu Phone: 309-438-5661 Department of Special Education Campus Box 5910 Normal, IL 61790-5910 Initial review of applications will begin on November 15, 2012 and continue until the positions are filled.