The University of Texas of the Permian Basin invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Special Education, available for spring or fall 2010. Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, supervising practicum and student teaching experiences, conducting and publishing scholarly research, and providing service to the university and the community.
Required qualifications: Doctorate in special education (ABD considered, with stipulations); three years preK-12 special education teaching experience in public schools subject to the rules and regulation of IDEA; demonstrated potential for effective teaching and scholarship; strong interpersonal skills; experience or the desire to teach courses online; and certified or eligible to be certified in special education. Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to university service and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students and our public school partners.
Preferred qualifications: Focus and teaching experience in behavior disorders and/or educational diagnostics/assessment.
Applications should be sent to Dr. Roy Hurst, Interim Dean, School of Education, UT Permian Basin, 4901 E. University Blvd., Odessa, Texas 79762, or to hurst_r@utpb.edu. Applicants must provide: a letter of interest that addresses the required and preferred qualifications, a current vita, copies of graduate transcripts, names and current contact information of three references, and a statement articulating the applicant’s research agenda and teaching philosophy. Review of applications will begin October 25, 2009, and continue until an appointment is made.
The University of Texas of the Permian Basin is a master’s comprehensive university located in Odessa/Midland, a metropolitan area with a population of 250,000. The University is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. UT Permian Basin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. This position is subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
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