SIU_Nov+2011

**Description of Position:** Assistant Professor specializing in Special Education **Responsibilities of Position:** **Appointment and Salary:** This is a continuing tenure-track appointment. Appointment is on a nine-month academic year basis. An additional summer appointment may be possible contingent upon funding and student demand. Salary is commensurate with experience and background. Progress in rank and salary will require demonstrations of productivity in research and publication, teaching, and service.**Effective Date of Employment:** August 16, 2012**Application Deadline:** December 23, 2011, or until filled.**Application Procedure:** A complete application must include: 1) a letter of application; 2) a curriculum vita; 3) copy of doctoral degree transcript; 4) evidence of teaching skill; 5) copies of scholarly works/publications; and 6) three current letters of professional reference. Address application materials to: >> Dr. Lyle J. White, ChairDepartment of Educational Psychology and Special Education Wham 223 - Mail Code 4618SIU Carbondale625 Wham DriveCarbondale, Illinois 62901email: lwhite@siu.edu web address: [|http://epse.ehs.siu.edu] //Electronic materials will be accepted for the initial screening of applicants.// >>  **//SIU Carbondale is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.//**
 * POSITION ANNOUNCEMENTAssistant Professor (Special Education) Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education **
 * 1) Teach undergraduate and graduate level courses in special education in one or more of the following areas: a) academic and curricular instructional adaptations and modifications for students with mild disabilities, b) academic strategies and supports for students in natural environments and c) classroom-based assessment methods, instruments and specialized techniques. Additional teaching will include advanced seminars in a specialty area of the person's choosing.
 * 2) Advise graduate students in special education and serve on master's and doctoral degree committees.
 * 3) Maintain a record of scholarly productivity by initiating research leading to publication in national peer-reviewed journals.
 * 4) Seek and secure external funds to sponsor research, training, and service activities.
 * 5) Serve the public and constituencies of the department, college, and university as approved/assigned.
 * Requirements of Candidates: **
 * 1) The rank of Assistant Professor requires the completed doctorate in special education or a closely related discipline and potential for peer-reviewed research. Applicants who have completed all requirements except the dissertation will be considered. If official evidence of completion of all requirements for doctorate is not received by August 15, 2012, the position offered will be a term appointment with the rank of Instructor at a lower salary.
 * 2) Applicants are required to have experience and expertise in developing academic instructional modifications for students with disabilities.
 * 3) Preference will be given to applicants who have professional experience in one or more of the following areas: curriculum-based assessment, inclusion of student with disabilities in general education programs, or direct instruction methodology.
 * 4) Preference will be given to applicants who have public school teaching experience with students with learning disabilities.
 * 5) Preference will be given to applicants with undergraduate or graduate teaching experience in special education, and evidence of successful peer-reviewed scholarship.
 * 6) Preference will be given to applicants with experience, interest and potential for extramural funding.
 * 7) Preference will be given to applicants with experience with distance learning methods including on-line classroom instruction.
 * 8) Illinois state law requires oral proficiency in the English language.