Job Description - College of Education

Assistant Professor, Tenure Track
Department of Special Education
University of Northern Iowa

Position: Assistant professor of Special Education with required specialization in visual impairments (VI) to coordinate VI program leading to instructional certification or graduate degree.

Appointment date: August, 2008

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, group life, disability, medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications:

Required: Earned doctorate in Special Education or related field (ABD will be considered); expertise in VI curriculum and school-based experience; demonstrated competence in Braille, assistive technology, instructional methods, collaboration with general educators and interdisciplinary relationships; and strong demonstrated or emergent record of scholarship related to VI and related areas.

Desired: At least 3 years of experience in public or private general and special education programs instructing students with VI; college teaching, advising, and professional service activities.

Responsibilities: Administration of and instruction in VI program; collaboration with schools and service providers; student advisement and field-based supervision; publication and grant procurement.

University of Northern Iowa: A multipurpose state university with nearly 13,000 students. Tradition of excellence in scholarship and a campus wide commitment to teacher preparation. See www.uni.edu

College of Education: One of six colleges in the university. Six departments include Special Education; Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Psychology & Foundations; Teaching; School of Health, Physical Education, & Leisure Services; Educational Leadership & Counseling. Malcom Price Laboratory School provides pre-k-12 instruction. Degrees offered include bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctorate. See www.uni.edu/coe

Department of Special Education: Is recognized for its tradition of excellence in scholarship and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in Early Childhood Inclusion and Special Education, VI, High Incidence/Low Incidence Disabilities, Vocational & Transition Programming, Field Specialization & Consultation. See www.uni/coe/specialed/

Community: Cedar Falls-Waterloo metropolitan area has a combined population of approximately 125,000. Is located in scenic northeastern Iowa. Offers excellent schools, recreation, cultural & ethnic opportunities, medical facilities.

Application: Complete applications received by December 5, 2007 will be given full consideration. Must send cover letter, current vita, contact information on three references, and reprints of selected scholarly publications:

Chris Kliewer, Professor, Chair of Search
Department of Special Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0601

Phone: (319)273-6061
Email: kliewer@uni.edu

The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity educator and employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


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	Assistant Professor, Tenure Track Department of Special Education University of Northern Iowa Position: Assistant professor of Special Education with required specialization in visual impairments (VI) to coordinate VI program leading to instructional certification or graduate degree. Appointment date: August, 2008 Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include TIAA/CREF, group life, disability, medical and dental insurance. Qualifications: Required: Earned doctorate in Special Education or related field (ABD will be considered); expertise in VI curriculum and school-based experience; demonstrated competence in Braille, assistive technology, instructional methods, collaboration with general educators and interdisciplinary relationships; and strong demonstrated or emergent record of scholarship related to VI and related areas. Desired: At least 3 years of experience in public or private general and special education programs instructing students with VI; college teaching, advising, and professional service activities. Responsibilities: Administration of and instruction in VI program; collaboration with schools and service providers; student advisement and field-based supervision; publication and grant procurement. University of Northern Iowa: A multipurpose state university with nearly 13,000 students. Tradition of excellence in scholarship and a campus wide commitment to teacher preparation. See www.uni.edu College of Education: One of six colleges in the university. Six departments include Special Education; Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Psychology & Foundations; Teaching; School of Health, Physical Education, & Leisure Services; Educational Leadership & Counseling. Malcom Price Laboratory School provides pre-k-12 instruction. Degrees offered include bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctorate. See www.uni.edu/coe Department of Special Education: Is recognized for its tradition of excellence in scholarship and offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs in Early Childhood Inclusion and Special Education, VI, High Incidence/Low Incidence Disabilities, Vocational & Transition Programming, Field Specialization & Consultation. See www.uni/coe/specialed/ Community: Cedar Falls-Waterloo metropolitan area has a combined population of approximately 125,000. Is located in scenic northeastern Iowa. Offers excellent schools, recreation, cultural & ethnic opportunities, medical facilities. Application: Complete applications received by December 5, 2007 will be given full consideration. Must send cover letter, current vita, contact information on three references, and reprints of selected scholarly publications: Chris Kliewer, Professor, Chair of Search Department of Special Education University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0601 Phone: (319)273-6061 Email: kliewer@uni.edu The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity educator and employer with a comprehensive plan for affirmative action. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.