[AERNet] Northern Illinois University VI position

[Gaylen Kapperman]

                                 Dear Colleagues,
The VI position at Northern Illinois University remains open. We would 
encourage any qualified applicants to contact us and to make an application.
Sincerely,
Gaylen Kapperman
Jodi Sticken

Assistant Professor of Special Education
with expertise in Visual Disabilities

The Department of Teaching and Learning at Northern Illinois University is 
seeking qualified applicants for a full-time, tenure track position in the 
area of visual disabilities and orientation and mobility. The qualified 
candidate is expected to be an exemplary educator who can contribute to 
both undergraduate and graduate programs in special education. The 
Department of Teaching and Learning is a broad-based department, with 
programs serving majors in early childhood education, elementary education, 
special education, and curriculum and instruction (environmental education, 
secondary education, and curriculum leadership).

Responsibilities:  Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas 
of  visual disabilities and orientation and mobility; conducting research 
and writing grants appropriate to his or her scholarly interests related to 
the position; advising graduate students;  and involvement in department, 
college, and university service.

Required: Earned doctorate in Special Education by time of appointment; a 
minimum of three years of teaching experience in special education for 
students with visual disabilities and/or orientation and mobility; and a 
record of scholarship in areas related to the position.

Preferred: Priority will be given to candidates who have experience 
teaching both undergraduate and graduate courses, experience procuring 
grants, and substantial experience working with people who have visual 
disabilities.

Submit: Letter of application, current vitae, two current original letters 
of reference specific to this position, and copies of graduate transcripts 
(official transcripts are required prior to hiring) must be sent to Special 
Education Visual Disabilities Search, Department of Teaching and Learning, 
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115.  FAX 815-753 
8594.  Electronic applications must be sent to Elizabeth Thompson, 
ethompson at niu.edu.For additional information, see 
http://www.cedu.niu.edu/tlrn or contact Dr.  Gaylen Kapperman 
(gkapperman at niu.edu).

Desired contract starting date is August 16, 2007. Review of complete 
applications will begin on March 15, 2007 and continue until the position 
is filled. Northern Illinois University is an Affirmative Action/Equal 
Employment Opportunity Institution that  recognizes dual career 
issues.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.


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