System Identification Number:
6002089

Posting Origination:
UNT

Department:
Educational Psychology (132310)

College/School:
College of Education http://coe.unt.edu

Rank/Title:
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Department of Educational Psychology invites applications for a tenure track faculty appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank to begin Fall 2019. The position is for an applicant with expertise in special education. The successful candidate will be expected to immediately contribute to the continued development and success of the department and growing the special education concentration through research, teaching, and mentoring of students. Instructional roles include teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses in traditional and online formats. The successful candidate will be expected to develop or continue an ongoing research agenda in their area of specialization, including regular publications in quality outlets, professional presentations, and submission of external grant proposals. Service on dissertation committees is expected, as well as representation of the discipline and department via committee participation and other relevant service activities.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to the search committee chair: Dr. Smita Mehta, smita.mehta@unt.edu, (940) 369-7168.

Review of applications will begin November 12, 2018 and continue until the search is closed. Applicants are encouraged to continue to apply even after this initial date.

The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.

Minimum Qualifications:
Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in special education. Doctorates in a closely related field will be considered as long as the clear purpose of the degree is special education. ABD candidates will be considered as long as the doctorate is successfully defended prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated research program within critical perspectives in special education, including: multicultural/multilingual special education; race and class in special education; over-identification of students of color; critical disability studies in special education; inclusive education; educator expectations; and the reasoning of children identified for special education services.

Preference will be given to candidates with teaching and research experience, as well as external funding or the potential for external funding, commensurate with rank.

Area of Specialty:
Special Education

Position Type:
Faculty

Tenure Status:
Tenure Track

Appointment Basis:
9 Months

Pay Frequency:
Monthly

Non-Tenured Appointment Term:
No Response

Closing Date:
Open Until Search Closed

Review of Applications Begins:
11-12-2018

Required Applicant Documents:
Curriculum Vita
Cover Letter
List of Names and Contact Information of Five References
Unofficial Academic Transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire)
Statement of Research Interests
Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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