Utah+State_+Nov+2011

The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation is seeking outstanding candidates to fill a tenure track Assistant Professor position. Area of emphasis is open. However, those with expertise in systems change and accountability, evidence-based instruction in math for students with disabilities, and/or inclusion of students with disabilities into core curriculum are particularly encouraged to apply. THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation offers special education degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels with a distinct behavioral orientation. The bachelors program prepares graduates to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities, severe disabilities, and/or young children with disabilities. The department has three masters programs: Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education, and Master of Rehabilitation Counseling (M.R.C.). The department sponsors a doctoral (Ph.D.) program in Disability Disciplines which includes specializations in (1) special education, (2) applied behavior analysis, (3) rehabilitation counseling, (4) speech and language pathology, and (5) disability studies. The Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation is recognized nationally for its personnel preparation and research. The department faculty, along with colleagues from the university-affiliated Center for Persons with Disabilities, have a well-established record of obtaining research and training grants, national and international consulting, editorial work on national journals, and participation in professional organizations. The Department is ranked in the top 20 nationally in both Special Education and Rehabilitation (US News and World Report, 2010). More information on the Department can be found on our website at: sped.usu.edu. THE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY Utah State University (USU), a land-grant university, is ranked by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with "high research activity." It is in the top 3% of higher education institutions in the country. USU received $213 million in research awards during the 2011 fiscal year, a record 43% increase over funding in 2009. Enrollment (undergraduate and graduate students) exceeds 25,000. There are 41 schools and departments in eight academic colleges and a School of Graduate Studies that offers 38 doctoral degrees and 96 master's degrees. USU has a national and international reputation for its education, agricultural, aerospace-engineering, and natural resources academic programs. USU is especially well known for disability-related research and development that reflects work within several academic departments and The Center for Persons with Disabilities. The Center for Persons with Disabilities, a Center of Excellence sponsored by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities in the U.S. Department of Education, houses disability projects budgeted at over 12 million dollars annually. The College of Education and Human Services is ranked 5th nationally in external funding with over $33 million in external grants and contracts (US News and World Report, 2011). It is one of the largest colleges of education in the nation, with six departments, a School of Teacher Education and Leadership, an elementary laboratory school, over 115 tenure-track faculty, and hundreds of research-supported employees. || 1. Developing an active line of research 2. Teaching on-campus and distance undergraduate and graduate classes 3. Supervising practica and student teaching 4. Advising and mentoring graduate students 5. Participating in department and university program development and committees 6. Collaborating with other department faculty in writing grants for extramural funding || 2. Direct service experience with students with disabilities 3. A history of positive working relationships with teachers, administrators, and faculty 4. Evidence of the potential to be a productive scholar and researcher 5. Evidence of the potential to be an excellent college-level teacher 6. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: a. effective inclusion of students with disabilities in the common core or state core curriculum b. evidence-based math instruction for students with disabilities c. systems change at the school, district, or state level d.accountability at the school, district, or state level || 2. Expertise in the application of behavior analysis to education 3. Evidence of potential for securing external funds 4. At least two years of public school special education teaching experience 5. Experience in technology-enhanced college teaching and electronic distance education (synchronous and asynchronous delivery models) || 1. A letter of application that specifically addresses your qualifications for this position 2. A current vita 3. A list of names and contact information of three professional references
 * ~ Position Information ||
 * || Category (HR will determine) || Faculty ||
 * Category || Faculty ||
 * Part-Time or Full-Time || Full-Time ||
 * College/Unit || Education and Human Services ||
 * Department || Special Education & Rehabilitation (SPER) ||
 * This position requires a background check || Yes ||
 * Requisition Number || 052953 ||
 * Position Title || Assistant Professor ||
 * Position Summary || TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION
 * Responsibilities || Serve as a member of the Department of Special Education and Rehabilitation faculty; this entails:
 * Minimum Qualifications || 1. Doctorate (ABD may be considered) in special education or related field
 * Preferred Qualifications || 1. Expertise in multi-level modeling and other advanced statistical techniques
 * Special Instructions to Applicants || Along with the online application please attach:

It is recommended that you have all the required documents ready to attach before you click on the "apply for" link.

Applicants must apply online, but additional information or questions concerning the position can be sent to: Dr. Tim Slocum at tim.slocum@usu.edu. (435-797-3234) || Letter of Intent References || Optional document 2 ||
 * Required Applicant Documents || Curriculum Vitae
 * Optional Applicant Documents || Optional document 1
 * Review Date || 12-09-2011 ||
 * Position Close Date || Open Until Filled ||
 * Salary || Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits ||
 * Percent of Time or Hours per Week || 100% ||
 * Quicklink || jobs.usu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56745 || ||