[Pibe-division] Job Annoucement-please circulate

Tue Feb 2 04:40:44 UTC 2016

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On 2/1/16, Walker, Carlton via PIBE-Division <pibe-division at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Virginia Murray Sowell Center for Research and Education in Sensory
> Disabilities
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> February 28, 2016
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> As an institution and department that is recognized as a leader in the
> development of high-achieving PhD recipients, I am pleased to bring your
> attention to a professional opportunity at Texas Tech University (TTU),
> Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Teacher of Students with
> Deafblindness Program/Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment Program for
> Fall Semester 2016.
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> Founded in 1923, Texas Tech is located in Lubbock, TX. It carries the
> distinction of being the largest comprehensive higher education institution
> in the western two-thirds of the state of Texas and serves a region larger
> than 46 of the nation's 50 states.
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> TTU prides itself on being an emerging research university that retains the
> sense of a smaller liberal arts experience. Although enrollment is over
> 35,000, TTU cultivates an environment that stressed student achievement
> above all else.
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> TTU is committed to excellence through diversity. We strongly encourage
> faculty applicants from minority groups, women, veterans, and people with
> disabilities.
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> Attached is a copy of the recent faculty opportunity at TTU. Should you or a
> colleague have additional questions regarding this opportunity, please do
> not hesitate to contact me at
> n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu<mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> or
> 806-834-0225.
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> Sincerely,
> Nora Griffin-Shirley, PhD, Search Committee Chairperson
> College of Education
> Box 41071
> Lubbock, TX 79409-1071
> 806-834-0225
> 806-742-2326 - Fax
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> TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
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> Assistant Professor of Special Education in the Teacher of Students with
> Deafblindness Program/
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> Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment Program
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> Fall Semester 2016
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> The College of Education at Texas Tech University is recognized as an
> emerging national leader in high-quality and innovative educator
> preparation. We are growing rapidly as we recruit gifted and entrepreneurial
> faculty that are committed to results-based education enacted in multiple
> ways with the schools, agencies, and communities that we serve across Texas
> and the nation.  The work of the College is deeply rooted in authentic
> partnerships that provide guidance in producing the measurably best
> educators and providing services that add significant value to those we
> serve.
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> Texas Tech University seeks an Assistant Professor of Special Education who
> will serve as Coordinator of the Teacher of Students with Deafblindness
> Program and serve in the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment Program
> for an academic year tenure-track position starting in August, 2016. The
> Teacher of Students with Deafblindness/Visual Impairment Programs are
> seeking a qualified individual to join a productive faculty that includes
> educators and researchers who are engaged scholars in EC-12 schools.
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> Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
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> *         a completed doctorate in Special Education with an emphasis in
> education of students with deafblindness, visual impairments, or a related
> field;
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> *         EC-12 teaching experience of students with deafblindness and/or
> visual impairments;
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> *         demonstrated potential or ability to conduct research in education
> of students with deafblindness /visual impairments that results in positive
> student outcomes;
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> *         demonstrated potential or ability to obtain external funding; and
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> *         a commitment to serving diverse populations.
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> Additional qualifications that will strengthen the application include:
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> *         experience teaching courses in a Teacher of Students with
> Deafblindness Program and/or Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment;
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> *         possession of teaching credentials (e.g., certified teacher of
> students with visual impairments, certified orientation and mobility
> specialist);
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> *         college level teaching experience;
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> *         grant writing and/or management experience;
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> *         graduate online and/or face-to-face teaching experience; and
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> *         technology skills for distance education.
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> Responsibilities:  The successful candidate will:
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> 1.      Coordinate the Teacher of Students with Deafblindness Program;
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> 2.      Teach graduate courses in the Teacher of Students with Deafblindness
> Program or Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment Program using distance
> education;
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> 3.      Conduct research that meaningfully contributes to the field and
> practice;
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> 4.      Supervise student research and practice in a manner that promotes
> their scholarly potential;
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> 5.      Advise certification, masters and doctoral students and serve on
> doctoral committees;
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> 6.      Apply for external funding to support research and practice;
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> 7.      Contribute to the advancement of specialization and program goals
> through service;
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> 8.      Partner with schools and/or agencies to ensure meaningful research,
> teaching, and practice;
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> 9.      Engage in service duties including program-building and service to
> the Department, College, and University.
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> The College of Education at Texas Tech University is comprised of the
> Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Teacher
> Education, the Department of Educational Psychology and Leadership. The
> College of Education houses 11 graduate programs between the two departments
> that prepare both applied and basic researchers who possess the skills to
> work with diverse populations. Texas Tech University, a member of the Big 12
> Conference, is located in Lubbock, Texas (population 260,000). Texas Tech
> University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 35,000
> and is the only campus in Texas where both the
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> law school and medical school are housed at the same location. The
> University has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE/CAEP
> accredited programs.
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> Texas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
> We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with
> disabilities, veterans, and we consider the needs of dual-career couples. As
> an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Texas Tech University is
> dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse faculty committed to
> teaching and working in a multicultural environment.
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> Interested candidates should submit application materials online at the TTU
> Personnel Employment website:
> http://www.texastech.edu/careers/.<http://www.texastech.edu/careers/>
> Requisition #6430BR  Please include your curriculum vitae, copied graduate
> transcripts, and a list of three references with complete address, phone
> number, and email address, and a letter of application. Review of
> applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
> filled.
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> For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit
> http://www.ttu.edu <http://www.ttu.edu/>
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> For more information, contact Search Chair, Nora Griffin-Shirley at
> n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu <mailto:n.griffin-shirley at ttu.edu> or (806)834-
> 0225.
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> Carlton Anne Cook Walker, J.D., M.B.A., M.Ed.
> National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute
> Manager of Braille Education Programs
> 200 East Wells Street
> Baltimore, MD   21230
> (410) 659-9314, extension 2225
> CWalker at nfb.org<mailto:CWalker at nfb.org>
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> The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
> characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
> expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
> between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
> blindness is not what holds you back.
>
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