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POSITION: ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - SPECIAL EDUCATION
Search #2008-16
Full time, Tenure Track Faculty Position
DEPARTMENT: Special Education, Counseling, Reading
and Early Childhood
College of Education
DATE TO START: Academic year 2008-09 (start August 2008)
STARTING SALARY: Dependent upon education and experience and subject to the collective bargaining agreement.
BARGAINING UNIT: MSU Billings Faculty Association
Montana State University Billings is a state supported university in Montana’s largest city. The university is the third largest of six units of the Montana University System and has a student enrollment of approximately 4,800. Montana State University Billings employs approximately 500 employees, who together work hard to create an outstanding University.
MSU Billings is recognized as a regional leader in the preparation of teachers, drawing students from a wide area for undergraduate and graduate study, and in innovative education initiative, including online programs leading to teacher certification. The university is known for innovative education initiatives including online programs leading to teacher licensure. The College of Education faculty is a dynamic group of professionals engaged in helping undergraduate and graduate students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become exemplary educators. Reaccredited by NCATE in 2002, MSU Billings was the 2003 recipient of the prestigious AACTE award for best Practice in Support of Teacher Preparation Accreditation.
Billings is a city of 125,000 people located near Yellowstone National Park. It is the medical, transportation, commercial and business center for a large geographic region. Cultural attractions include museums, theatrical productions, various sport teams, and a city symphony. Year-round recreational opportunities are abundant.
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Special Education, Counseling, Reading and Early Childhood seeks a dynamic individual who is enthusiastic about teaching and is committed to working collaboratively with faculty colleagues. The successful candidate must be prepared to teach innovatively in the classroom and online, and will be expected to:
a) Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in special education;
b) Teach on campus and online courses;
c) Supervise student practica;
d) Advise students;
e) Maintain a record of scholarship and service;
f) Serve on University and College committees and attend meetings;
g) Provide service to the College and community through committee work, student recruitment and retention efforts, task force membership, accreditation activities, continuous improvement activities (CQI) and general community service.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Terminal degree in special education or related field.
Ø Experience in learning disabilities and other areas of special education.
Ø Record of scholarly activity.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Ø Teaching experience in higher education.
Ø Teaching experience in public schools in special and/or general education.
Ø Online teaching experience.
Ø Supervision of practicum students.
Ø Grant writing.
REVIEW DATE: Applications received by May 19, 2008, will be given preference review; however, the position is open filled.
APPLY: Submit a 1) detailed Letter of Application addressing the above qualification/skills, 2) Resume (Curriculum Vita), 3) Unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts, 4) Three (3) recent Letters of Reference, including names, addresses and phones for contacts and 5) Authorization for Background Check Form to:
Human Resources Office/EEO-AA Office
Montana State University Billings
1500 University Drive
Billings, MT 59101-0298
Phone: (406) 657-2278; FAX: (406) 657-2120
http://www.msubillings.edu
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
(In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.)
In accordance with The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the MSU Billings Crime Statistics of Specified Crimes is available for applicant review online at http://www.msubillings.edu/security, or can be accessed in the Human Resources Office, Student Union Building Room 225.
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY BILLINGS IS AN ADA/AA/EEO EMPLOYER. Qualified
women, persons from minority groups, persons with disabilities, and persons with eligible veteran status
are encouraged to apply. Contact Human Resources Office, MSU Billings, for more information regarding
preference or accommodation (406/657-2278/TTY).