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Faculty Position in the Area of Teacher Education and High Incidence Disabilities

Employer
Peabody College of Education and Human Development
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Oct 5, 2022

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Special Education
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The Department of Special Education at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University invites applications for an open-rank practice (non-tenured) faculty position. We are seeking an emerging or established leader in the area of teacher education and high incidence disabilities. Responsibilities include teaching and supervision in our Intervention Specialist program, advising undergraduate and master’s students, overseeing the department’s teacher education program, collaborating with Tennessee’s State Department of Education and local education agencies, pursuing federal teacher training grants, engaging in program development, and providing service to the university and profession. Preferred qualifications include content knowledge in teaching mathematics to K-12 students with high incidence disabilities, content knowledge in teaching students with high incidence disabilities in middle and high school, and an understanding of the CAEP accreditation process.

For over five decades, our Department has been a leader in research and graduate training focused on individuals with disabilities, their families, and the schools and agencies that serve them. Our faculty are highly collaborative and invested in research that is ambitious, innovative, and inspiring. We partner with school districts, disability organizations, community groups, and the Tennessee Department of Education to meet the needs of students with disabilities from a wide variety of backgrounds, as well as to prepare the next generation of teachers and scholars. Peabody College and Vanderbilt University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; people of color, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should submit an application letter that includes their teaching interests and a summary of their experiences, leadership or planned contributions to the field related to equity and diversity, curriculum vitae, three samples of scholarly activities, and contact information for three people from whom letters of reference may be requested. Employment will also require a background clearance check. A doctorate in special education, education, psychology, or a related field is required. Employment will also require a background clearance check. The position starts on August 15th, 2023

Application should be submitted to http://apply.interfolio.com/114321. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Kim Paulsen, Search Chair at kim.paulsen@vanderbilt.edu .  Review of applications will begin November 15th, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

 

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