Position Announcement

Instructor(s)/Lecturer(s) (Variable-time) (Special Education)
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
College of Education and Human Services

Position Description: Instructors/Lecturers (variable percent of time) in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education throughout the academic year 2007-2009.

Responsibilities: Teach courses at the undergraduate/graduate level in special education.

Requirements of Candidates: The rank of Instructor requires an earned Master's degree in Special Education or a related field. The rank of Lecturer requires an earned Doctorate in Special Education or related field.

1. Persons applying for these positions must demonstrate:
       a.   a broad background with an emphasis in special education;
       b.   knowledge and experience in the content area;
       c.   oral proficiency in the English language is required by Illinois state law.
2. Preference will be given to individuals with teaching experiences in development and evaluation of a functional curriculum and/or early childhood special education curriculum and assessment.

Effective Date of Appointment: Summer 2008 or Fall 2008 or Spring 2009 or Summer 2009

Appointment and Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. These are Non-tenure Track positions and do not lead to tenure. Prior to an offer of employment, a pre-employment background investigation, which includes a criminal background check, maybe required.

Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin May 2, 2008 and continue until the positions are filled.

Application Procedure: A complete application must include (1) a letter of application, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a current transcript, and (4) the names, addresses and phone numbers of three persons who can provide references. Address application materials to:

Dr. Lyle J. White, Chairperson
Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education
Wham 223/Mail Code 4618
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
625 Wham Drive
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
email: lwhite@siu.edu
web address: http://www.siu.edu/departments/coe/epse/

SIUC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its
ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a
diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and
will receive consideration.