University+of+Georgia_Nov+2011

Assistant or Associate Professor: University of Georgia. The Special Education program at The University of Georgia invites applicants with a documented research program and potential to secure extra-mural funding in the area of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to apply for a tenure track assistant/associate professor to start in Fall 2012. Qualifications include a doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.) in special education or related field (e.g.,  school psychology, communication science and disorders, child development), demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity and experience in university teaching and supervision. Preferred qualifications include Board Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (BCBA). To be considered for the position of Associate Professor, applicants will have needed to demonstrate four or more years of experience in a position similar to that of an Assistant Professor and document a commensurate publication and teaching record. Responsibilities include conducting a program of research, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level in the areas of ASD and applied behavior analysis, obtaining external funding, mentoring and advising students, and participating in service-related activities. Application Procedures: Applicants should submit a letter of interest delineating research focus, curriculum vitae, official transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Kevin M. Ayres PhD, BCBA-D Chair Search Committee, 509 Aderhold Hall, Athens, GA 30602, kayres@uga.edu. Closing Date: Review of applications will begin December 15, 2011, and continue until the position is filled. Position is contingent on funding. UGA is an EEO/AA employer. For more information, visit us at www.coe.uga.edu/csse/. The Special Education program is the only BACB approved BCBA course sequence in Georgia. We offer training at the undergraduate and graduate level in mild and severe disabilities with programs specific to training graduate level students to work with students with autism. For more information about the program and department, visit www.coe.uga.edu/csse/ The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university, is the state's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education. For more information about the University of Georgia, visit www.uga.edu.