MSU Faculty Search

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> We are searching for a tenure-track special education faculty member.

> If any knows anyone who would qualify for this position or anyone who

> might know someone, I would appreciate it if you would pass on the

> attached announcement or give me the information so I can reach out.

>

> Elaine Fine

>

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Subject to Available Funding

DATE: August, 2009

TITLE/RANKAssistant Professor, Special Education

DEPARTMENTCurriculum and Teaching

DESCRIPTIONTenure-track position in Special Education. Appointment includes

teaching, mentoring, and advising undergraduate and graduate students in

dual teacher certification and LDT-C (educational diagnostician) programs;

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, and participate in

department, college, and university committees.

QUALIFICATIONSEarned 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 highly desirable.

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 highly desirable. A well-defined research

agenda and evidence of scholarly activities. Post-secondary teaching

experience desirable. The department and the College of Education and Human

Services are committed to student and faculty diversity and value the

educational benefits that derive from such diversity. 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.

SALARY RANGESalary competitive and dependent upon qualifications.

STARTING DATE

09/01/10

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- F5

Montclair, NJ 07043

APPLY BYReview begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Montclair State University is New Jersey's second largest and fastest

growing university offering a rich array of programs to approximately 16,000

undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students. Montclair State offers the

advantages of a large university - a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum

with a global focus, a broad variety of superior graduate programs through

the doctoral level, and a diverse faculty and student body - combined with a

small college's attention to students. Characterized by a distinguished

cadre of teacher-scholars, and a deep commitment to the values of

multicultural diversity, Montclair State University is located 14 miles west

of New York City on a beautiful 200-acre suburban campus. Additional

information can be found on the MSU website at http://www.montclair.edu.

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