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 * Position Announcement

Assistant Professor in Special Education

Theory and Practice in Teacher Education

College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

The University of Tennessee The Special Education program at the University of Tennessee invites applications for two tenure-track positions in the area of high incidence disabilities. The Special Education program works collaboratively with other teacher education colleagues in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education ( TPTE ) within the highly ranked College of Education, Health and Human Sciences. TPTE faculty are characterized by high productivity, a strong commitment to educational excellence and equity, and commitment to the College’s goal of "enhancing quality of life through research, outreach, and practice." Position

The College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee is seeking applicants for two tenure- track Special Education positions in the Department of Theory and Practice in Teacher Education. The position begins August 1, 2013. Required Qualifications

Required qualifications include (1) an earned doctorate in Special Education, Educational Psychology, Program Evaluation or highly related field; (2) demonstrated scholarship or evidence of scholarly potential; (3) evidence of grant writing experience or potential; (4) successful experience or demonstrated potential in college teaching; (5) successful experience or demonstrated potential in field supervision and collaboration with personnel in P-12 school settings; and (6) ability to work within a collaborative team. Desired Qualifications

Desired qualifications include (1) a history of successful K-12 teaching including students with disabilities; (2) research focus on issues of intervention with elementary- and/or secondary-aged students with disabilities; (3) experience preparing practitioners in evidence-based educational practices; (4) specific expertise in the education of students with emotional and behavioral disorders and/or other at-risk students; (5) specific expertise in the education of students with math disabilities and/or other at-risk students; (6) specific expertise in the education of English learners with disabilities; (7) and/or certification or expertise in applied behavior analysis. Duties/Responsibilities

Duties will include developing and maintaining a nationally recognized research agenda; securing external funding; teaching and supervising undergraduate and graduate students; contributing to the refinement of undergraduate and graduate programs; advising students; collaborating with local districts and agencies; and engaging in service to the department, college, university and profession. Salary

Is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Process

Send letter of application highlighting key competencies, experiences, and interest, vita, 2 scholarly manuscripts/publications, and three letters of recommendation electronically to Dr. David Cihak, Chair of Search Committee, tptesearch@utk.edu. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. ||

 > All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations. > > In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the University. > Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), A.D.A. (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity ( OED ), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity. >  // Please reference ** AcademicKeys.com ** in your cover letter when //
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> Theory & Practice in Teacher Education > University of Tennessee > A 207 Bailey Education Complex > 1122 Volunteer Boulevard > Knoxville, TN 37996 || || || ||   ||
 * * Contact Dr. David Cihak
 * Phone Number 865-974-2532
 * Fax Number: 865-974-6302
 * Email: tptesearch@utk.edu
 * Email: tptesearch@utk.edu