Villianova_Sept2011

Villanova University’s Department of Education and Counseling invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position effective Fall 2012. The Department seeks a teacher-scholar for a full-time, nine-month, Special Education position. Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Villanova seeks a diverse faculty committed to scholarship, service, and teaching, who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Roles and Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be qualified to teach courses in special education at the undergraduate and at the graduate level, teaching five courses each year. In addition, the new faculty member will conduct and publish research in an area of expertise, serve as an academic advisor for education majors, and be an active member of both the Department, and the Villanova community. Qualifications: Successful candidates must have a PhD in Education or a closely aligned discipline, or be near the completion of their doctoral degree. Specific knowledge of Special Education at the secondary K-12 level is required. Knowledge of Special Education law, US federal mandates, RTI, IEPs, and section 504 of the ADA is highly preferred. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2011. Salary is competitive. For more information, please visit our [|website]. Villanova University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer. Application: Applications should be submitted online at [] Please submit the following online: In addition, please mail: to: Dr. Edward FierrosVillanova UniversityDepartment of Education and Counseling800 Lancaster AvenueVillanova, PA 19085
 * Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
 * Resume/Curriculum Vitae
 * Statement of Teaching Philosophy
 * Summary of Teaching Evaluations
 * Writing Sample/ Publications
 * Statement of Research Interests
 * Copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts
 * 3 letters of recommendation