Michigan State University
College of Education
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education
The College of Education at Michigan State University announces a position
for a candidate of exceptional promise with expertise in the education of
the mildly handicapped. This will be an academic year, tenure stream
position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The position will be in the
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Special Education,
with a possible affiliation with the Department of Teacher Education.
Affiliations with research centers in the college are also possible. The
appointment will begin in Fall, 1998. Salary will depend upon the
applicant's experience and qualifications.
Responsibilities will include: (1) applying the principles of cognitive,
instructional and social psychology to the problems of mildly handicapped
youngsters or adolescents; (2) teaching and advising undergraduate and
graduate students in the college; (3) conducting and publishing research
leading to improved educational practice and/or policy for mildly
handicapped students; (4) participating in the design and implementation of
programs in education with an emphasis on preparing regular classroom
teachers to work with mildly handicapped and diverse learners.
Desirable qualifications: (1) earned doctorate in special education or in
cognitive development with a focus on mildly handicapped populations; (2)
demonstrated research record or strong research potential with applications
to mildly handicapped populations; (3) experience teaching or conducting
research in K-12 public schools; (4) ability to effectively recruit and
mentor graduate students; (5) ability to work collaboratively with K-12 and
college faculty.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, curriculum vita,
samples of publications, and three letters of reference to: Carol Sue
Englert, 334 Erickson Hall, College of Education, Michigan State
University, East Lansing, MI 48824-1034. (Inquiries via email:
carolsue who-is-at msu.edu). Information about this and other positions in the
College of Education can be found at our website: www.educ.msu.edu.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 1997 and will continue until
the position is filled.
The College of Education at Michigan State University is known for its
innovative teacher preparation programs and nationally ranked graduate
programs. The College is committed to the AAU/Land Grant mission of the
university and this mission is carried out through many research and
outreach programs. The College is interested in recruiting individuals who
will contribute to
existing strengths in teaching and learning, educational policy,
comparative and international perspectives, subject matter areas especially
math/science, literacy, and social studies, and educational applications of
technology.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. MSU is an affirmative
action/equal opportunity institution.
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King Beach
Sociocultural Research Group (SCRG)
Educational Psychology Program * 448 Erickson Hall
College of Education * Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824 USA * Phone: 517-353-0637
Fax : 517-353-6393 * Email: kdbeach who-is-at pilot.msu.edu
Website: http://www.educ.msu.edu/units/groups/soccult/scrg.html
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