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OPEN RANK TENURE TRACK FACULTY - SPECIAL EDUCATION
OPEN RANK TENURE TRACK FACULTY - SPECIAL EDUCATION-March 2024
Iowa City
Mar 31, 2026
About OPEN RANK TENURE TRACK FACULTY - SPECIAL EDUCATION

  OPEN RANK TENURE TRACK FACULTY - SPECIAL EDUCATIONRequisition # 75008[Position BasicsType of PositionTENURE-TRACKAdvertising Ends on:Extended Until Position is FilledAdvertising Started on:Wednesday, October 18th, 2023College:College of EducationDepartment:Teaching and LearningSalarySalary:CommensuratePosition DetailsFull/Part Time Status:Full TimePosition Description:]{#0}

  Position

  The Department of Teaching and Learning at the University of Iowa invites applications for an academic-year tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor in the

  Special Education program. The position will begin August 14, 2024.

  Description

  We seek individuals with evidence of significant professional promise or accomplishment in research that impacts special education. The successful applicant will be expected to maintain a robust program of empirical research, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education and teacher education, and advise undergraduate, MA, and PhD students. We seek applicants who demonstrate a multi-faceted understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in education.

  This position is essential to addressing the critical need for research, training, and services in the areas of academic, behavioral, and social-emotional well-being affecting schools across Iowa and the nation. The successful candidates will benefit from growing opportunities for unique scholarly collaborations and support found in our

  Department of Teaching and Learning;

  Department of Psychological and Quantitative Foundations; the

  Scanlan Center for School Mental Health; the

  Iowa Reading Research Center; the

  Belin-Blank Center;

  UI REACH; and across the college.

  Responsibilities

  Major responsibilities include: conducting an active program or research and building a scholarly research agenda in education; design and teach undergraduate/graduate courses in teacher education and the Department of Teaching and Learning; and advise MA, and PhD students. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to pursue and secure external funding; contribute to national and international scholarship; be involved with local, state, and national activities that support the practice of special education; and participate in service to the program, department, college, and university. Faculty are required to engage in at least 4hoursa semester of collaboration with teachers incontributing to instructionin K12 classrooms.

  Salary

  Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent start-up package, benefits, and research support.

  Appointment

  Academic year (9 month) tenure-track appointment beginning August 14, 2024.

  Applications

  Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications noted above, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarly writing, contact information for three references, and graduate college transcripts. Address inquiries or nominations to committee chair Dr. Seth King ([email protected]).

  Screening

  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

  Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

  About the Department, Special Education, and Elementary Education

  The

  Department of Teaching and Learning(T and L) at the University of Iowa includes over 40 faculty members and over 1000 students. Within T and L, The Special Education program has three tenure-track faculty and three clinical-track faculty members. These faculty work with and/or direct prominent centers on campus, including the Scanlan Center f r School Mental Health, the Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) and UI REACH. Faculty also are actively engaged in local and surrounding areas through school-based research and service activities. The special education program is committed to the research and training of undergraduate and graduate students in serving K-12 students with and at risk for disabilities as they progress through school and transition into life beyond school. We offer two degrees: a M.A. with or without thesis and Ph.D. In addition, we offer an added Special Education endorsement for elementary education undergraduate majors. Faculty in Special Education also teach courses in the Elementary Education Program, which provides instruction to over 500 students each year. In Fall 2022, Elementary Education started a new pathway for first year students at UI to begin introductory coursework while maintaining other pathways (community college transfers, changing majors). The Teacher Education Program (TEP) implements Core Principles that ascribe to learning through inquiry, reflection, and collaboration with a commitment to humanizing approaches. These Principles center valuing students' identities, developing learners' skills and intellect, and engaging in equitable and justice-oriented education.

  About the College

  The

  College of Education offers more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are leaders in their fields.Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a

  Strategic Plan which includes actively engaging with diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The College works intentionally through our

  Community Council.

  About the University and Surrounding Community

  The[ University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, a UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for]{href="https://uiowa.edu/"}

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