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rAssistant Professor of Special Education

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rCategory: rrFaculty

rDepartment: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rPosted: Mar 5, 2024

rCloses: Open Until Filledr

rType: FT - Continuous

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About Western Illinois University:

Recognized as a \"Best Midwestern College\" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 7,600 students at its traditional, residential four-year campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Job Description:

APPOINTMENT: August 15, 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will assume a range of responsibilities including but not limited to: teaching in-person and online undergraduate and graduate courses in special education, supervising student field experiences, serving on master\'s action research committees, developing and revising in-person and online courses, program planning and coordinating, participating in university, college, and departmental committee work and professional service, as well as research and scholarly activity.

RANK & SALARY: Assistant Professor, 9-month, full-time tenure track appointment. There is potential for summer employment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned their doctoral degree (at time of appointment) in special education, or a related field, conferred from an accredited, degree-granting higher education institution. ABD will be considered if the degree is completed by August 1, 2024.
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience in P-12 special education in U.S. schools.
• Evidence of practical knowledge and classroom experience using research-based teaching methods for students with disabilities.
• Evidence of successful teaching having led to student growth and development.
• Evidence of service and leadership during their P-12 teaching experience, in educational organizations, through community volunteer work, or any other significant experience that demonstrates such qualities.
• Evidence of collaboration and effective communication that has led to growth and development for their students, school community, broader community, and/or personally.
• Expertise in assessment, planning for instruction, instructional and assistive technologies, special education laws, Rtl procedures and rules, and teaching methods for students with low incidence disabilities.
• A proven record of commitment to diverse student populations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Evidence of successful scholarship and future research plans.
• A range of P-12 U.S. special education teaching or experiences with students who have a broad range of disabilities (e.g., mild through intensive disorders, inclusion setting, assessment, IEPs, methods).
• University teaching experience in special education or related field.
• Experience in online instruction and development of online courses.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Informatio :

THE DEPARTMENT: The successful candidate will be joining Western Illinois University\'s vibrant School of Education. The School of Education houses 16-degree programs (graduate and undergraduate); numerous state teaching endorsements; a preschool; a Reading Center; a Science Center; a Social Studies Center; a Rural Education Center; and provides coursework to support undergraduate teacher education programs housed across the WIU campus. The School is currently composed of 26 full time faculty and numerous adjunct instructors. For more information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/coehs/education/

THE UNIVERSITY:

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Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-resident