University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Assistant / Associate / Full Professor in Special Education
Department of Special Education
College of Education, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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The Department of Special Education has a long history of leadership and innovation in the areas of inclusive education, advocacy, academics, and social emotional and behavioral supports for persons with disabilities. Ranked as the 7th best graduate program in special education by U.S. News and World Report (2023), the department is committed to supporting disabled and non-disabled faculty, staff, and students to produce and disseminate new knowledge in special education across the lifespan through excellence in research, teaching, service, and public engagement. Our faculty employ a range of research methods, work in diverse educational and community settings, and prepare educational professionals at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Our faculty also provide leadership in national organizations and serve on editorial boards of highly ranked journals. Current faculty research is funded with more than 19 million in federal, state, and private dollars, and promotes successful early childhood, school, and life outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Position:
The Department of Special Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in special education with expertise in K-12th grade youth.
Position Description:
We seek candidates at the assistant/associate/full professor rank with expertise in in one or more of the following areas: (a) teaching and learning academic content, (b) culturally responsive practice, or (c) behavior and mental health support. This dynamic faculty member will contribute to a rich tradition of conducting influential research; securing external grant funding; teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses; mentoring and advising graduate students; and providing university, state, and professional service. Successful candidates must have a strong interest in and commitment to both research and teacher education.
Required Qualifications
- A doctorate in special education or a related field (by date of hire) with expertise in one or more of the following areas: (a) teaching and learning academic content, (b) culturally responsive practice, or (c) behavior and mental health support.
- Demonstrated expertise in youth with disabilities (K-12th grade).
- For hire at assistant level, the potential for a line of research with a strong and sustained record of scholarship and the potential for external funding. For hire at the associate/full level, an established line of research with a strong and sustained record of scholarship and external funding.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and evidence of effective collaboration.
- A minimum of two years successful experience as a special education professional with K-12th grade youth with disabilities.
- Evidence of successful university teaching (face-to-face or online).
- Experience addressing and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in research, teaching, service, and/or public engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- A minimum of two years of experience teaching special education at a K-12th grade level.
- Experience mentoring graduate students.
- Evidence of service to the university, field, or profession through professional organizations, editorial activities, and university service.
- Evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration through research, teaching, and service and/or public engagement.
Salary and Starting Date: Salary will be commensurate with rank and experience. The starting date is August 16, 2024.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 6:00 pm CST on October 18, 2023. All requested information must be submitted to be considered. Please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu. You must upload one combined pdf file that contains the following documents: a cover letter that summarizes research, teaching, and service experiences, including how you address and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your work; curriculum vitae; two sample publications; and the contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Invitations to interview may be extended before the closing date of October 18; however, no hiring decision will be made before that date.
For further information regarding application procedures, you may contact the co-chairs of the search committee, Dr. Catherine Corr ([email protected]) or Dr. Amber Ray ([email protected]).
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is one of the leading public universities in the world, with a student enrollment of more than 56,000 and nearly 3,000 faculty. The campus is renowned for creating architectural accessibility (curb cuts were born here), wheelchair athletics, and accessible higher education for individuals with disabilities. Our vibrant and diverse community of 130,000 offers the residential advantages of a medium-sized university city, excellent cultural opportunities, and a high quality of life, with a cost of living lower than the U.S. average. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the area. To find out more about the resources available at the university and Urbana-Champaign community please visit these sites:
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Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1020128
Job Category: Faculty
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
