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Employment Opportunties FACULTY STAFF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position #FY 11-16 September 23, 2010 HIRING UNIT: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION SPECIAL EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS TITLE/RANK: Assistant Professor-Special Education DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Responsibilities include teaching graduate and undergraduate special education courses in programs based on Illinois and NCATE/CEC standards, supervising student teachers, and advising graduate students. Teaching responsibilities may include evening and off-campus offerings. Successful applicants will have experience in any of the following areas: instructional methods, curriculum adaptations, differentiated instruction, and early childhood special education. Additional responsibilities related to tenure and promotion include professional development, university and professional service, and a continued record of scholarly activity. The Department seeks faculty who are committed to working in a culturally diverse community. TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: Academic, tenure-track, 100%, beginning August 2011. SOURCE OF FUNDS: State SALARY RANGE: commensurate with training and experience QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Applicants for this position must have an earned doctorate in Special Education or related field (ABD candidates will be considered). Qualified candidates must demonstrate teaching/research interests and expertise in Special Education. Also, at least three years of public school teaching experience with students who have disabilities. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications will be reviewed beginning January 10, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. SUBMIT LETTER OF INTENT, VITAE, TRANSCRIPT, EXAMPLE OF SCHOLARLY WORK, AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THREE REFERENCES TO: Dr. Craig Miner, Chairperson, Search Committee Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders Box 1147 Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Edwardsville, IL 62026-1147 SIUE is a state university – benefits under state sponsored plans may not be available to holders of F1 or J1 visas. Applicants may be subject to a background check prior to an offer of employment. As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. The SIUE ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT contains campus safety and security information and crime statistics for the past three (3) calendar years. This report is published in compliance with Federal law, entitled the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act." You may also access this report through the SIUE Home Page under Ready References, Quick Links, or Publications/Reports. For those without computer access, a paper copy of the report may be obtained from: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration, Rendleman Hall, Room 2228.