St.+Thomas+Aquinas_Oct2011

The Division of Teacher Education at St. Thomas Aquinas College, an NCATE accredited institution, invites applications for two tenure track positions starting Spring/Fall 2012. 1. Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education– two positions (specialties in mild/moderate disabilities, assessment, autism, or reading practices) 2. Assistant Professor of Literacy/Reading (specialty at the middle and   secondary school level) Qualifications for all positions: An earned doctorate in the discipline, special education or literacy or closely related field; experience working in K-12 schools; strong research interests and commitment to scholarship; college teaching experience preferred. ABD will be considered. Responsibilities for all positions: Teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise teacher candidates, engage in scholarship, and work collaboratively on program development and evaluation. Application process: A cover letter addressing the applicant’s credentials and experiences as they relate to the position, including a statement of teaching philosophy; curriculum vitae; all graduate transcripts; and three letters of recommendation should be sent to: Dr. Elizabeth Finnegan (positions #1), and Dr. Michael Shaw (position # 2), Chair Search Committee, Division of Teacher Education, St. Thomas Aquinas College 125 Rt. 340, Sparkill, NY 10976. Preference will be given to applications received prior to September 30, 2011 (applications will be accepted until the position is filled). St. Thomas Aquinas College is a Top Tier Regional University in suburban Rockland County, NY, just 20 minutes from New York City. Visit our web site at **  http://www.stac.edu/jobs.htm  ** for full description and additional employment opportunities