University+of+Lousiville_Nov+2011

**Assistant or Associate Professor, Learning and Behavior Disorders ** The Department of Special Education in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Louisville is seeking applicants for a position in Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) at the assistant or associate professor level. The LBD program prepares students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral level and requires that applicants have strong interest and skills in methods of assessment and intervention for students with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioral disorders in school settings. The Department of Special Education currently includes 10 tenured and tenure-track faculty members and a number of grant funded personnel. Programs in Special Education include Learning and Behavior Disorders, Moderate and Severe Disabilities, Autism, and Assistive Technology. Faculty are committed to engagement in public school settings and regularly visit classrooms for research, training, and student supervision. The Department currently has approximately $1 million in annual external funding that is highly collaborative across faculty. The University of Louisville is a Doctoral/Research Extensive, nationally recognized metropolitan university of approximately 21,000 students in an urban area with a population of one million. The CEHD includes more than 80 FTE faculty and serves approximately 2,800 students in six departments. The College is committed to advancing knowledge, promoting the highest levels of learning, and developing leaders who generate and use research to inform policy and improve practice. The College is known for the Grawemeyer Award, grants and grants management, new faculty mentoring programs, technology resources and support, and strong community partnerships and collaborations with the local school districts. Visit the University of Louisville web site at http://www.louisville.edu. Tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the requirements of a research university. These include an active research agenda and pursuit of external funding, professional publication, teaching courses, advising students, and contributing to department, college, and university governance. We seek applicants who have evidence of the ability to collaborate with others, compete for extramural funding from state and federal sources, strong teaching at the university level, the ability to mentor graduate students, and a commitment to applied research. In addition, the ideal candidate will have knowledge and skills in the area of RtI, PBIS, and applied behavior analysis (board certification in ABA preferred). Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2011 and continue until the position is filled, pending budgetary approval. All applicants must complete an online application at [|http://www.louisville.edu.jobs] , using posting #27709. You will be asked to submit electronically your curriculum vitae and complete a self ID form on the site. Send a cover letter stating interest in the position, and how minimum and preferred qualifications are met. Include contact information for three professional references, two sample publications or scholarly papers to: Special Education Search Committeec/o Nicole FentyDepartment of Special EducationUniversity of LouisvilleLouisville, KY 40292FAX: 502.852.1419Email: nsfent01@louisville.edu The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.
 * University of LouisvilleCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentDepartment of Special Education **
 * Department, College, and University **
 * Duties and Responsibilities **
 * Minimum Qualifications **
 * Doctoral degree in a field related to the position (outstanding ABDs considered, if completing degree by August 2012);
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Ability to teach courses in the LBD area (e.g., Characteristics of Students with Behavioral Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, Assessment for LBD, or LBD Methods);
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Experience with supervision of interns or student teachers in classroom settings;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Strong evidence or promise of a scholarly research agenda with an emphasis on students with high incidence disabilities;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Strong evidence or promise of successful grant writing and/or other avenues to external funding;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Demonstrated interest and experience in working in partnership with schools, postsecondary institutions, government agencies, community groups, businesses, and other key stakeholders;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Demonstrated commitment to diversity and students from multicultural communities and backgrounds.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Salary: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;"> Competitive, based upon qualifications and experience.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Beginning Date: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;"> July 2012
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Appointment: **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;"> Ten-month with the possibility of optional summer teaching.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Application Procedures **