THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND                   Position # 107291

Position Description             

Title of Position: Assistant Professor, Special Education

Department: School of Education

Union: AAUP Acad

The School of Education at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Special Education, beginning Fall of 2009.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Teach graduate courses and supervise field experiences in a new Master's program in Special Education (certification in mild-moderate disabilities, grades 1-8) designed to prepare highly qualified special educators for inclusive contexts. Priorities for new faculty expertise include developmental literacy, positive behavior supports, and assessment. Teach an introductory course with a focus on educating students with special needs in inclusive classes to pre-service students in early childhood, elementary, and secondary education. Additional duties include, but may not be limited to: advising graduate students; engaging in program development and accreditation activities; developing partnerships with public schools; conducting and publishing research; and serving on committees within the School and University.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required: Earned doctorate in special education or a closely-related field from an accredited institution, or have a clear expectation of completion of the doctorate by August 2009; a bachelor's or master's degree in special education; a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience with students with mild disabilities in a public elementary school; ability to work with a diverse population.

Preferred: Special education teaching experience in inclusive elementary or middle public school classes with students with mild/moderate disabilities; interest in or experience teaching in urban settings; interest in or experience with obtaining external funding.

Review of applications begins on March 6, 2009, and will continue until the position is filled. Submit (no emails or faxes, please) a curriculum vitae, a cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, and the names and contact information of three references (reference letters are not required at this stage of the search) to:

Joanne Eichinger, Search Chair
Requisition # 12387
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. The University of Rhode Island is an E-Verify employer.