The Department of Special Education at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire invites applications for a probationary tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin August 20, 2012.
Responsibilities
- Applicants will be expected to teach courses as assigned in the Department of Special Education.
- The successful candidate will also participate in research and scholarly activities, provide academic advising to students as assigned, engage in service to the university and community, and participate in department, college, and university committee work.
- Salary will be commensurate with teaching experience.
- Summer employment is possible.
Qualifications
- Earned doctorate by August 20, 2012 preferred; ABD will be considered, with completion of degree required by August 19, 2013.
- Additional requirements include doctoral studies in special education and successful employment (within grades 1-8) as a licensed special education teacher of students with high-incidence disabilities.
- The following will be considered an asset for the position:
- knowledge of scope and sequence of reading instruction and demonstration of its successful implementation;
- knowledge of curriculum design for students with academic needs; and
- commitment to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusivity.
The Department:
The Department of Special Education is very collegial and highly values effective teaching, collaboration and diversity.
Application Procedure
To apply, submit the following:
- A letter of application addressing each of the qualifications above
- Graduate school transcript
- Curriculum Vita
- Names/contact information for a minimum of three references.
Direct requests for additional information and applications to:
Dr. Rose Battalio, Chairperson
Department of Special Education
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI 54702-4004
Phone: 715-836-5352
email: battalrl@uwec.edu
You may email your application to Linda Brunner at brunnel@uwec.edu
To ensure consideration, completed applications must be received by November 14, 2011. However, screening may continue until the position is filled.
A criminal background check will be required prior to employment.
To learn more, visit the Web site: www.uwec.edu/employment
