California State University, Long Beach

Joint appointment in Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling; and Liberal Studies Department

and Department of Liberal Studies

Tenure-Track Faculty Opening

POSITION:  Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Education and Liberal Studies in the Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling and the Liberal Studies Department, the undergraduate teacher preparation program, at California State University, Long Beach.

RANK:   Assistant/Associate Professor

RECRUITMENT NUMBER:  042

EFFECTIVE DATE: August 21, 2006

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate or ABD in special education or related field. Ability and experience in instruction of students with disabilities in collaborative settings.  
• Ability and experience with undergraduate teacher preparation in both core content areas and pedagogy. 
• Successful professional and life experiences in multilingual/multicultural settings; and ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• University teaching and supervision
• Record of scholarly activity or demonstrated potential for such in special education and teacher preparation.
• Ability and experience with assistive and instructional technology for individuals with disabilities

DUTIES:

• Teach courses, supervise field experience in credential and graduate programs in special education
• Assist in the recruitment, advisement and retention of culturally and linguistically diverse students
• Assist with program coordination; and develop program relations with area schools.
• Participate in scholarly activities and service to departments, college, and university.

SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with academic rank  

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Letter of application, curriculum vita (including an email address), three letters of recommendation, and transcript from institution awarding highest degree. Documentation of teaching ability (if applicable).   Employment is contingent upon proof of the legal right to work in the United States, and this must be provided prior to employment at the University.  Appointment is not final until proof is provided.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Review of applications begins January 17, 2006. Candidates are encouraged to submit complete files as early as possible. Applications, required documentation, and/or requests for information should be addressed to:

Chair, Special Education and Liberal Studies Search Committee

Department of Educational Psychology, Administration, and Counseling

California State University, Long Beach

1250 Bellflower Boulevard

Long Beach, CA 90840-2201

FAX (562) 985-4534

edpac@csulb.edu

In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, CSULB is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live, learn, and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility, and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual without regard to economic status, ethnic background, political views or other personal characteristics or beliefs.  CSULB is an Equal Opportunity Employer