Assistant Professor, Exceptional Education - HigherEdJobs

General Info: The College of Education at James Madison University announces a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position in Exceptional Education to be filled beginning August, 2013. Successful candidates will balance teaching, scholarship and service responsibilities. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to work collaboratively with faculty within the Exceptional Education Department as well as across the College of Education and the university.

Review of applications begins January 2, 2013 and will continue until filled. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. For more information on our programs, visit our website at http://www.jmu.edu/coe/exed.

James Madison University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,800 graduate students. We are located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia (two hours from Washington, D.C.) with easy access to outdoor destinations, such as the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Appalachian Trail. For nearly two decades, U.S. News & World Report has recognized JMU among the top colleges and universities in the South. Kiplinger's Personal Finance has ranked JMU as the 28th top value among public colleges.

James Madison University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

Duties and Responsibilities: Responsibilities:
Teaching and supervising in the area of exceptionalities including methods of special education focused on the middle/high school level.

Developing and conducting a professional line of research and demonstrate the ability to supervise master's level research.

Advising of undergraduate and graduate students.

Providing service to the department, college, university and local school agencies.

Qualifications: An earned doctorate in special education or a closely aligned discipline.

At least three years of successful teaching of students with disabilities accessing the general curriculum at the middle/high school level.

Applicants with advanced knowledge of transitions services and/or differentiation will be given preference.

Demonstrated success in university teaching is an asset.

Pay Rate: Commensurate with experience

Special Instructions: Applicants must complete the faculty profile and submit their cover letter, curriculum vitae and a copy of their official graduate transcript (Other Document #1) online via JobLink at joblink.jmu.edu.

The names and contact information for three references will be requested at the end of the application. Each reference listed will receive an e-mail requesting that they submit a letter of recommendation through the JobLink system.

For more information regarding the position, contact the search chair, Dr. Sharon Blatz, via e-mail at blatzsl@jmu.edu, or by telephone at (540) 568-6784.

James Madison University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer and especially encourages applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Source: http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=175697760

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