Illinois+State+University+-+2+positions

 We have two tenure-track positions at Illinois State. Please forward to those who are on the market.   **Position one:** One tenure-­-track position to be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in the area of Low Vision/Blindness (LVB) or Low Incidence Disabilities to start on August 15, 2014, is a nine­-month position with the opportunity for summer employment. Responsibilities may include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising students in school practicum settings, conducting and supervising research activities, seeking external funding, and providing university and professional service.   **Qualifications:** Applicants must hold an earned doctorate in special education or related field (ABD considered). Priority will be given to applicants with expertise in LVB or low incidence disabilities who have university teaching experience, an active research agenda, and experience teaching or providing direct service to individuals with low vision/blindness or other low incidence disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants who have expertise in one or more of the following areas: Braille, Nemeth code, basic orientation/mobility, assistive/instructional technology, or transition.   **Application Procedure:** Initial review of candidates will begin November 11, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, email a letter of application, including a description of teaching philosophy and research agenda, vita, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references to Dr. Carrie Anna Courtad at cacourt@ilstu.edu. Dr. Carrie Anna Courtad Chair, Search Committee Department of Special Education Illinois State University Normal, Illinois 61790 Phone: 309-­-438-­-7524 Fax: 309-­-438-­-8699 E-­-mail: cacourt@ilstu.edu     **Position two:** One tenure-track position to be filled at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. The start date is August 16, 2014. It is a 9-month position with opportunities for summer employment. Responsibilities 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. This position is for an individual with expertise in high-incidence disabilities. Preference will be given to applicants with qualifications in preparing special education teachers for instruction in academic content areas. Individuals with special expertise in the areas of assessment and intervention in relationship to literacy and math are strongly encouraged to apply.   **Application Procedures:** Initial review of candidates will begin November 15, 2013 and will continue until the position is filled. To assure full consideration, send via e-mail a letter of application, including a description of teaching philosophy and research agenda; vita; 1 or 2 sample publications; and the names, positions, email addresses, and telephone numbers for three professional references to Jo Schaefer atbjscha2@ilstu.edu. Questions regarding this position should be referred to: James R. Thompson, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee ,jrthomp@ilstu.edu Phone: 309-438-2837, Department of Special Education, Campus Box 5910, Normal, IL 61790-5910