Western+Illinois+University_2011_Nov

Curriculum and Instruction - Special Education - Assistant Professor
Western's campuses are dedicated to providing quality, accessible and affordable education. The WIU-Macomb and Quad Cities campuses are comprised of accomplished faculty, state-of-the-art technology and facilities, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular opportunities. The four core values at the heart of the University are academic excellence, educational opportunity, personal growth, and social responsibility. WIU's Cost Guarantee program ensures that students pay a fixed rate for tuition, fees, plus room and board. WIU remains the only university in Illinois to guarantee the cost for tuition, fees and room and board over a four-year period at both the undergraduate and graduate level. WIU is a comprehensive university offering 66 undergraduate and 37 graduate degree programs. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1, the University's 672 full-time faculty members teach 95 percent of all undergraduate and graduate courses, in addition to 10 pre-professional degree programs and 19 certificate programs. Western offers a broad-based athletics program, sponsoring 20 NCAA Division I intercollegiate varsity sports. Football competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision through the Missouri Valley Football Conference; all other varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Summit League. WIU is the cultural center of the region, with 12 major theatrical and dance productions and more than 12 studio shows presented annually in Western's three theatres. The Bureau of Cultural Affairs and the University Union Board present outstanding concerts, lectures, dramatic presentations, films, and dance attractions. The University Libraries contain more than 1 million cataloged volumes, 20,000 current periodicals, and access to over 100 electronic databases of information. WIU's librarians answer approximately 10,000 research questions per year. The library system encompasses the main Malpass Library and four branch libraries. The Physical Sciences Library, the Music Library, the Curriculum Library, and the Quad Cities campus library are integral parts of the University's system that provides full service to students, faculty, and staff. Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Review of applications will begin January 9, 2012, and continues until the position is filled. //Western Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. WIU has a non-discrimination policy that includes sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, or veteran status.//
 * APPOINTMENT**: Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Nine month tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2012. Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Nine month tenure-track position beginning August 16, 2012. Position is located at the Western Illinois University main campus in Macomb, IL.
 * QUALIFICATIONS**: The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in special education or related field from a regionally accredited institution. (ABD considered, but must be completed within one year of hiring.); prior experience teaching students (PreK-12) with mild, moderate, and/or severe disabilities in U.S. public or private schools; and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
 * PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**: Preferred qualifications include the following: three years teaching experience in a U.S. public or private PreK-12 school; skills and expertise in learning disabilities, instructional planning and IEPs, language development, and curriculum; advising graduate students completing action research projects; experience supervising pre-clinical field work; experience teaching special education undergraduate or graduate courses in a university setting; and experience in, or potential for, research, scholarly activities, and professional involvement.
 * RESPONSIBILITIES**: The successful candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in cross-categorical special education (learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, moderate/severe intellectual/developmental disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, physical handicaps, and other health impairments), instructional planning, curriculum, and language. The applicant must have the ability to communicate clearly, utilize technology in instruction, engage in research and scholarly activities, and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession. Active membership in professional organizations and adherence to program, state, and national accreditation criteria will be expected.
 * RANK & SALARY:** Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with background and experience. Western Illinois University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit. http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/
 * THE DEPARTMENT**:The goal of the department is to prepare teachers who are professionals committed to continuous learning and the empowerment of all learners in their classrooms. Faculty model and candidates are expected to demonstrate the values of knowledge, commitment, informed action, and reflection. The department offers undergraduate programs to prepare candidates for initial early childhood, elementary, and special education certification. In addition, the department offers a dual certification program in elementary and special education, as well as coursework leading to the middle level endorsement. These four programs are offered on the Macomb campus. The elementary and early childhood education programs are also offered on the WIU-QC campus in Moline, IL. The department also grants the M.S. degree in Reading (K-12 Reading Specialist), Special Education (with initial and advanced coursework), and Elementary Education (with areas of specialization in elementary curriculum and early childhood, literacy, social studies, and science education). The graduate Special Education program is offered at the WIU-QC campus, while the graduate Reading program is offered at the Macomb and WIU-QC campuses and in Springfield, IL. Coursework for the graduate Elementary Education program is offered online and at the Macomb and WIU-QC campuses. Over 750 undergraduate and 250 graduate majors are taught by 37 professionally active full-time faculty members. Our programs are accredited by NCATE and recognized by ACEI, CEC, IRA, and NAEYC. Additional information about the department is available at www.wiu.edu/curriculum.
 * THE UNIVERSITY**: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review and one of 37 public universities recognized as top tier "Best Regional University" by U.S. News and World Report, Western Illinois University (WIU) serves approximately 13,000 students in the heart of the Midwest through its traditional residential, four-year campus in Macomb and its metropolitan, non-residential campus in Moline, Illinois.
 * APPLICATION**: Send letter of application which specifically addresses the required and preferred qualifications stated in this announcement, current vita with email address for correspondence, copies of transcripts, and names of three professional references (with email addresses and telephone numbers) to: Dr. Cindy Dooley (CJ-Dooley@wiu.edu) Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Horrabin Hall 69, Macomb, IL 61455-1390.