Open Rank/Special Education
| DATE: | September 17, 2012 | |
| TITLE/RANK | Open Rank/Special Education | |
| DEPARTMENT | Secondary and Special Education | |
| DESCRIPTION | Tenure-track position in Special Education. Appointment includes teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students in dual-certification teacher education programs and in a Learning Disabilities Teacher-Consultant (educational diagnostician) program; building strong partnerships with schools, school faculty, and communities; and contributing to a department with a strong vision and innovative programs in special education and inclusion. Faculty members work closely with public schools through the Center of Pedagogy and the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal. Faculty members are expected to be active scholars; develop a significant body of refereed publications; advise students; engage in curriculum development; contribute to accreditation processes; and participate in department, college, and university committees.
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| QUALIFICATIONS |
Earned doctorate in Special Education or related discipline, expertise and experience in inclusive education, and successful K-12 school teaching experience. Expertise in research-based practice for preparing quality professionals to teach students with mild/moderate disabilities. Experience in middle/secondary school special education; understanding of innovative initiatives in special education, such as new theories of disability and RTI (Response to Intervention); and ability to translate these into practice are highly desirable. Post-secondary teaching experience desirable. Candidates must have a well-defined research agenda and evidence of scholarly activities. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically diverse communities; have a commitment to education for social justice, democratic practice, and critical thinking; and are interested in addressing issues of diversity in research, teaching, and curriculum development. |
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| SALARY RANGE | Salary competitive and dependent upon qualifications. | |
| STARTING DATE |
09/01/13 |
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| SEND (Include V Number) |
Send application letter, resume, and three letters of reference to: Dr. Tamara Lucas, Associate Dean Montclair State University BOX C316 V- F9 Montclair, NJ 07043 |
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| APPLY BY | Review begins immediately and continues until position is filled. | |
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