University+of+Washington_Oct+2011

University of Washington

College of Education

Area of Special Education

**Assistant Professor of Assessment and Instruction of Students with High Incidence Disabilities **

**(tenure-line position) ** THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, College of Education, seeks to fill a nine-month full-time position in Special Education at the level of assistant professor. We seek applicants with a doctoral degree in special education or closely related field with a scholarly focus on assessment and instruction of students with high incidence disabilities. Applicants should demonstrate an active research program in such areas as: assessment of academic skills, assessment of students with disabilities and those who struggle academically; development of effective instructional practices in reading, writing, and/or mathematics; or P-12 models of service delivery for students with disabilities.

The successful candidate should be prepared to: (1) maintain an active research program in one or more of the areas listed above (or other synergistic areas), (2) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses on assessment and instruction, and mentor masters and doctoral students, (3) work in schools on real world problems, (4) work within and across innovative special and general education teacher education programs, (5) develop a supported research grant portfolio, and (6) have experience working with culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse communities. The College recognizes that a faculty member with expertise in assessment and instruction of struggling learners has enormous potential for informing educational engagement and achievement and can contribute to a more holistic account of teaching and learning and thus seeks a colleague who can contribute to efforts to prepare undergraduates, masters, and doctoral students to study, promote, and effect change in the educational circumstances of diverse youth.

The UW College of Education is a vibrant working environment characterized by an atmosphere of supportive and interdisciplinary collaboration, both within the College and across the entire University. The members of the College also maintain a set of active partnerships with educational institutions in the region and state—schools, school districts, community-based organizations, informal educational institutions, and professional organizations. We are seeking a colleague to join us in conducting research, preparing and promoting the education of students and teachers, strengthening relationships between schools and the communities they serve, and informing public policy to help create a more just and caring society. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

Applications should include: (1) a detailed letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation, experience, research agenda, and evidence of engaging schools or other organizations serving historically disenfranchised youth, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) three letters of reference, (4) at least two examples of scholarly writing, and (5) an email address for further communications. Please submit your application packet both electronically and by mail to the search chair, Professor Eugene Edgar, via Greg Daigle at gdaigle@uw.edu, 222 Miller Hall, College of Education, Seattle, WA 98195-3600.

The committee will begin reviewing applications December 1, 2011. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment to commence September 16, 2012.

Send queries about the position to Dr. Eugene Edgar, search chair, at ebedgar@uw.edu.

To learn more about the University of Washington (http://www.washington.edu) and the College of Education (http://education.washington.edu), our mission and goals, research and outreach activities, faculty, and academic programs, please visit us on the web.

//The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The College of Education is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. //

//A competitive recruitment and selection process is being conducted and if a U.S. worker or permanent resident is not selected pursuant to this process, an application for Alien Employment Certification may be filed on behalf of an alien to fill the job opportunity. Interested persons should submit an application to the designated search committee chair. //