University of Nebraska-Lincoln Seeks Assistant/Associate Professor in Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Posted in: Faculty Search Announcements
By J. Ron Nelson
Dec 9, 2007 - 1:09:50 PM

The University of Nebraska – Lincoln (UNL)
Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders

The Department announces an Assistant/Associate Professor rank tenure-line faculty position with an emphasis in mild/moderate disabilities, beginning August 2008. 

The department offers undergraduate, masters, and doctoral programs to a diverse student body. Faculty members are expected to engage in the full range of research, teaching, and service activities consistent with the requirements of a research university, such as teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education; advise and supervise licensure, masters, and doctoral students in special education; conduct an active research program; pursue external funding; and contribute to area, college, and university governance. 

Candidates must have the following qualifications:  earned doctoral degree in Special Education or related area with emphasis in children and/or youth with mild/moderate disabilities; ability to teach at the post-secondary/higher education level; ability to advise and supervise practicum experiences for licensure, undergraduate, and graduate students; and established record or potential for scholarly productivity and proven track record or potential for external funding. 

To be considered for the position, applicants must go to http://employment.unl.edu and complete the Faculty/Administrative Information Form, requisition 070941.  Then send a cover letter addressing your interests and qualification, a current vitae, and the names of three references to: 
J. Ron Nelson, Ph.D., Search Committee
202 Barkley Center
University of Nebraska – Lincoln
Lincoln, NE  68583-0732
phone 402.472.0283
email at rnelson8@unl.edu

Application reviews begin January 30, 2008; position open until filled. 

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.  We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Dr. J. Ron Nelson at 402.472.0283 for assistance.  Women and members of traditionally under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.