Univ+of+Oregon_Eugene_Nov+2011

Open Rank: Assistant, Associate or Full ProfessorSpecial Education and Clinical SciencesPosting: 11428Location: EugeneCloses: Open Until Filled Tenure-Line Open Rank Faculty Position in Special Education College of Education, University of Oregon The Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences (SPECS) in the College of Education (COE) announces an open rank (assistant/associate/full professor) tenure-line faculty position in special education beginning September 2012. The department offers master’s and doctoral programs to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to engage in the full range of research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the requirements of an AAU research university. The faculty position will reside in the nationally-ranked special education program. Candidates who also have demonstrated capacity to contribute to general education undergraduate and graduate programs are encouraged to apply. Required Qualifications •Earned doctoral degree in Special Education or related area.•Expertise in the design, development, and delivery of instruction in core academic areas (e.g., reading, writing, mathematics), including the development of instructional interventions for students with disabilities or at risk for academic difficulties. Candidates with demonstrated experience and competency in instruction and other academic learning problems or related areas are encouraged to apply.•Ability to work with school-age students with disabilities, at-risk for academic and/or social behavior difficulties, and typically developing students.•Demonstrated capacity or potential to conduct and sustain a program of research that is scientifically rigorous and applicable to school-based problems.•Demonstrated ability or potential to extend evidence-based instructional practices to educational systems.•An established record of scholarly productivity and proven track record of external funding or demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity.Preferred Qualifications •Ability to teach at the post-secondary/higher education level.•Ability to work in multicultural settings with diverse populations including English Language Learners.•Ability to advise and supervise licensure, undergraduate, and graduate students.•Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the College of Education and the University.Responsibilities •Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education with an emphasis on instructional design and development, instructional methods, and intervention.•Advise and supervise master’s and doctoral students in Special Education.•Provide staff development and technical assistance to local and state agencies.•Conduct an active, externally funded program of research.•Contribute to the implementation of the college-wide diversity strategic plan.•Contribute to program area, department, college, and university governance.Application Process We invite applications from qualified candidates who share our commitment to diversity To apply: Electronically submit a cover letter addressing your interests and qualifications, a current vita, three letters of recommendation, and copies of three publications to spedsearch@uoregon.edu. To be assured of full consideration, applications should be received by January 2, 2012. Application review will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Edward J. Kame’enui, Dean-Knight Professor at ekamee@uoregon.edu. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action institution, committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity · 677 East 12th Ave., Suite 452. 5221 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5221Office (541) 346-3123, Fax (541) 346-4168, Jobline (541) 346-2957