Special Education
The Faculty of Education at Queen's University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. Starting date is 1 July 2009 or later by mutual agreement.
Applicants will have knowledge in a broad range of exceptionalities in Special Education and be able to teach a broad introductory course in Special Education at the undergraduate level. Applicants will also be expected to have scholarly expertise in a specific area of Special Education and experience working with exceptional children or youth.
The Faculty of Education has considerable expertise in the field of reading disability. Although applications are welcome from any field within Special Education, the Faculty is particularly interested in candidates whose expertise would augment, but not overlap its current strengths.
Requirements for the position include a completed (or nearly completed) doctoral degree in Special Education or closely related field, evidence of an active program of research in Special Education, knowledge of inclusive classrooms, and a scholarly record appropriate to applicant’s stage of career. The successful applicant will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervise graduate students, maintain an active program of research and publication, and develop and maintain relationships with professionals in school systems or other social agencies and community groups.
Applicants must include:
- a letter of application that details their research program and how it articulates with this position
- a curriculum vitae
- one sample of recent scholarly work
- sample course outlines
- teaching evaluations (if available)
- the names and addresses (including FAX numbers and email addresses) of at least three persons to act as referees.
These materials must be received by the Office of the Dean on or before 31 August, 2008. Applications should be sent to:
Rosa Bruno-Jofré, Dean
Faculty of Education
Duncan McArthur Hall
511 Union Street
Kingston, ON K7M 5R7
Phone: 613 533-6210
Fax: 613 533-6307
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's University is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Academic staff at Queen’s University is governed by a Collective Agreement between the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA) and the University which is posted at http://www.qufa.ca/.