Texas Tech University is sensitive to the needs of dual-career couples and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Fall Semester 2009
Texas Tech University, a member of the Big 12 Conference, is located in Lubbock, Texas (population 257,000). Texas Tech University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 28,000 and has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE accredited programs. The College of Education at Texas Tech University is comprised of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and 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.
FACULTY VACANCIES
ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR GRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH Open Rank
Texas Tech University seeks applicants and nominations for an open rank position for Associate Dean of Graduate Education and Research with specialization in one of the programmatic emphases of the College.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
- a doctorate in one of the programmatic emphases of the College;
- national recognition related to his/her research agenda and publication record;
- a record of effective involvement with graduate education and research; and
- commitment to serving diverse populations.
Preference will be given to candidates with an understanding of the research methodologies typically employed across the field of education; an established record of collaboration and interdisciplinary research; experience with coordination of graduate student recruitment; and experience with the use of technology in teaching and learning, including distance delivery of instruction.
Responsibilities:
- provide leadership for graduate education and research in the College of Education;
- stimulate research and scholarship among the faculty by coordinating seminars, discussions, and decisions on developing educational research, including writing grant proposals and securing external funding;
- facilitate modification of graduate programs to meet changing needs in the field of education;
- serve as the liaison with local, regional, and national professional organizations dedicated to research.
Interested candidates should submit application materials online at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Requisition #75566 Please include your curriculum vitae, copied graduate transcripts and a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, email address, and a letter of application. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu. For more information contact Dr. Peggy Johnson at peggy.johnson@ttu.edu.
SPECIAL EDUCATION Endowed Full Professorship
Unique opportunity for a leader in autism to join the already established endowed Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research, working with a team to raise the Center to the next level of prominence. Please see our web site at http://www.educ.ttu.edu/edsp/burkhartproject.
Qualifications: Established national record of scholarship/research, successful grant funding, leadership, and dedication to teaching in the area of autism spectrum disorders. Experience working with K-12 educators; earned doctorate in Special Education with a focus in autism spectrum disorders and/or related developmental disabilities; and an established record of extramural funding.
Responsibilities: This position requires the applicant to identify potential funding sources, develop proposal ideas, write grants, coordinate grant management, and further build the extramural funding infrastructure to enhance the funding/research base for the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research. Other key responsibilities of this position include establishing ongoing relationships with external funding agencies; forming collaborative research groups across disciplines within the TTU System, as well as with school systems and community agencies; and organizing national research colloquia and symposia.
This individual will provide research leadership to the Burkhart Center for Autism Education and Research Teaching; serve on masters/doctoral committees; and teach in the autism spectrum disorders program. Preferred areas of academic focus: behavioral and communication issues of individuals with autism spectrum disorders, transition for individuals with autism spectrum disorders, parent and family education concerning autism spectrum disorders; and/or professional development for teachers, as well as other issues concerning autism spectrum disorders.
Please submit the following application materials for Requisition # 73052 on-line at: http://jobs.texastech.edu: a letter of application, a curriculum vita, the names and phone numbers of at least three references, and a copy of your graduate transcripts. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. This position begins August, 2008. For more information about this position, please contact Dr. Robin Lock at robin.lock@ttu.edu.
SECONDARY EDUCATION Open-rank
The successful candidate must have: (1) a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction or Educational Psychology; (2) an active or potentially active research and publication agenda; (3) a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and service; (4) a commitment to collaborative activities within the College of Education, TTU, the K-16 community, and the surrounding community; (5) enthusiasm and ability to use technology for instruction, including distance education; (6) a commitment to student recruitment and advising; (7) a commitment to promoting equity and excellence in education; and (8) qualifications as listed for the position.
Required Qualifications: In addition to the College of Education qualifications listed above: (1) Doctorate or far-advanced ABD in Curriculum & Instruction or related field (e.g., Educational Psychology, Adolescent Development), (2) teaching experience in a secondary-school setting, (3) a potentially active research and publication agenda; (3) expertise in the area of learning, instruction and adolescent development; (4) expertise in teaching with technology and with distance learning.
Preferred Qualifications: (1) experience teaching in an educator preparation program on the university level; (2) experience working with linguistically and culturally diverse students, their families and communities; (3) interest in education policy related to secondary school reform.
Responsibilities will include: (1) establishing a program of research; (2) teaching courses in educator preparation programs at the undergraduate and graduate level; (3) working collaboratively with other faculty on distance learning projects; and (4) mentoring master’s and doctoral students.
Deadline for accepting applications will be November 14, 2008. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, and a letter of application describing their research agenda and teaching experience. Please submit your application materials for requisition #76873 online at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. For more information about this position please contact Dr. Doug Hamman via email [doug.hamman@ttu.edu] or call 806 | 742-1997, ext. 244.
SOCIAL STUDIES Assistant/Associate Professor
Texas Tech University seeks applicants and nominations for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction with specialization in Social Studies Education.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will have: 1) a doctorate in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in social studies education or a related field; 2) an active research and publication agenda in social studies education; 3) experience teaching K-12 public school students; 4) commitment to the integration of technology in teaching and learning, including the distance delivery of instruction, and; 5) commitment to serving diverse populations. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in middle and/or secondary teaching, coursework, and with an established research agenda in social studies education.
Candidates for Assistant Professor should have completed a doctorate and exhibit potential for research and teaching while candidates for Associate Professor should have an established record of research and teaching.
Responsibilities: Primary responsibilities will include: 1) teaching and mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students; 2) providing leadership in teaching and developing social studies education courses for certification and graduate programs; 3) working collaboratively with K-12 partner schools in creating field-based experiences; 4) working with master’s and doctoral students in curriculum and instruction, and; 5) conducting and publishing research related to social studies education and/or teaching and learning.
For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu. Texas Tech is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples. For more information contact Dr. Reese Todd, reese.todd@ttu.edu. Interested candidates should submit your application materials on-line at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu. Please attach to your application a curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, email address, and a letter of application describing their research agenda and teaching experience. Requisition #77936
EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Assistant Professor
Texas Tech University seeks an assistant professor of educational psychology for an academic year tenure-track position starting in August 2009. The Educational Psychology Program is currently developing an emphasis in school psychology and is seeking a qualified individual to join a productive faculty that includes researchers who also practice school psychology.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have:
- a doctorate in school psychology or educational psychology with a specialization in school psychology;
- national certification as a school psychologist;
- credentials allowing for licensure as a specialist in school psychology in the state of Texas;
- demonstrated potential to conduct research in school psychology; and
- a commitment to serving diverse populations.
Preference will be given to candidates with degrees from NASP and/or APA accredited programs, public school experience, a demonstrated ability to conduct research in school psychology, and graduate teaching experience.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include:
- teaching graduate courses in school psychology;
- advising Ph.D. students and supervising students’ practicum hours and research;
- developing and carrying out a research agenda in school psychology;
- seeking external grant funding; and
- contributing to the field through service activities at the college, university, and national levels.
The College of Education at Texas Tech University is comprised of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and 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 257,000). Texas Tech University is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 28,000 and is the only campus in Texas where both the law school and medical school are housed at the same location. The University has a wide range of undergraduate and graduate NCATE accredited programs. Texas Tech is sensitive to the needs of dual career couples.
Interested candidates should submit application materials online at the TTU Personnel Employment website: http://jobs.texastech.edu Requisition #78043. Please include your curriculum vitae, copied graduate transcripts and a list of three references with complete addresses and phone numbers, email address, and a letter of application. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled.
For more details about TTU or the College of Education, visit http://www.ttu.edu and http://www.educ.ttu.edu. For more information contact Dr. Mary Runnels at mary.runnels@ttu.edu.