Assistant Professor in Special Education
(1 position)
Assistant Professor in Special Education, tenure track
position beginning in August 2010. Candidates should hold an earned
doctorate in Special Education; ABDs will be considered providing they
document a degree completion date. Expertise in Special Education, and a
strong background in the full range of elementary and special curriculum
and assessment is required. Experience in teaching college-level courses
in special education is a requirement.
Candidates for this position should have experience and
interest in community programs, public schools, partnerships, and
collaboration. Experience in teaching college-level courses is a
requirement. Successful candidates must have a solid grounding in both
practice and scholarship. Responsibilities include (a) teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood, elementary,
and/or special education; (b) supervision of student teachers; (c)
advising undergraduate and graduate students; and (d) developing and
sustaining a program of scholarship. Applications for this position are
still being accepted, and the search will remain open until the position
is filled.
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Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education
(1 position)
Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education, tenure
track position beginning in August 2010. Candidates must have an earned
doctorate in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Early
Childhood Special Education, or a closely related field; ABDs will be
considered providing they document a degree completion date. Individuals
with experience and expertise in early childhood education birth through
age five are especially encouraged to apply.
Candidates for this position should have experience and
interest in community programs, public schools, partnerships, and
collaboration. Experience in teaching college-level courses is a
requirement. Successful candidates must have a solid grounding in both
practice and scholarship. Responsibilities include (a) teaching
undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood, elementary,
and/or special education; (b) special education, and/or
foundations courses; (b) advising undergraduate and graduate students;
(c) developing and sustaining a program of scholarship; and (d) program
coordination and/or supervision of student teachers.
Applications for this position are being accepted
immediately and the search will remain open until the position is
filled.
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Preferred qualifications for both positions: familiarity
with INTASC/NCATE standards and accreditation; publications and/or
presentations in areas of elementary or special education, and
experience in instructional technologies (i.e., Live Text and
Blackboard).
The successful applicant must have a solid grounding in
both practice and scholarship. The individual must be highly motivated
to engage in research, publication, and university and professional
service. A balance of teaching and research is essential for success in
the University of Hartford 's supportive and collaborative academic
environment. We are committed to building a culturally diverse
educational environment. Applicants are requested to include in their
cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Send letter of application, current curriculum vitae,
official transcripts, samples of scholarly work, and three current
letters of recommendation, which directly address the applicant's
competencies for the position. Applications may be submitted either
electronically (preferred) or in paper format. If using electronic
submittal, please format the documents as either Microsoft Word® 2003
(.doc), Text (.txt), Rich Text Format (.rtf), or Adobe Acrobat (.pdf)
documents. All electronic submittals should be sent to Ms Debbie Rau at
rau@hartford.edu
Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V
For more information about the University, visit
www.hartford.edu .
Ms Debbie Rau
Office Coordinator
Department of Education and Human Services
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave.
West Hartford , CT. 06117 |
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED POSITION OPENING
Announcement Date: March 5, 2010
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POSITION: |
DEAN OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,
CONTINUING EDUCATION & COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Community College Management Position, 12-Month |
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ANTICIPATED START DATE: |
July 2, 2010 |
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: |
Education: Master’s Degree in a field
related to the position requirements. Experience: Six years of
experience in a relevant field preferably in higher education with at
least three years of demonstrated functional responsibilities as a
supervisor; an understanding of the comprehensive community college;
highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated
competency in computer literacy including Microsoft Excel required.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in the
following areas:
·1 Program development
that is responsive and meets the needs of business and industry
through continuing education both credit and non-credit;
·2 Implementation and
facilitation of innovative programming for continuing education and/or
competitive custom corporate training offerings;
·3 Outreach to diverse
constituents that is responsive and is need based;
·4 Establishment of
strategic partnerships and collaboration with other organizations,
funding sources, and workforce development agencies;
·5 Strategic planning and
management of personnel and financial resources;
·6 Collaborative and
collegial management style, excellent and transparent communication
skills and ability to forge effective working relationships with a
broad range of internal and external constituents;
·7 Public Relations,
Marketing, and Web Development and Management for effective
communications;
·8 Must have effective
managerial and leadership skills to maximize the potential of a
diverse staff.
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Applicants who do not meet the
minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing
precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the
responsibilities of this position. They should also provide appropriate
references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for
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RESPONSIBILITIES: |
This position reports to the
President and is an integral part of the College’s Management Team. The
Dean provides effective leadership, vision, and strategic planning for
the operations of the division and has the primary responsibility for
Workforce Development, Continuing Education, Public Relations, Marketing
and College Publications, Community Outreach, Website Development and
Management, Legislative Liaison, and Special Events. The Dean support s
and contributes to the mission and vision of the college as a
student-centered success-oriented institution, and demonstrates an
understanding of and commitment to diversity and to the mission of
Connecticut Community Colleges. |
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SALARY: |
Competitive Salary, with full
benefits package. |
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TO APPLY: |
Submit a letter of interest,
current resume and completed (typed) Connecticut
Community College Employment Application** to:
Human Resources Department
Dean of Workforce Development, Continuing Education & Community
Outreach
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Boulevard
Bridgeport, CT 06604, or
E-mail (8 PAGES OR LESS) to:
ho-humanresources@hcc.commnet.edu
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APPLICATION DEADLINE: |
Application materials must be
RECEIVED on or before April 6, 2010.
*Available online at http://www.hcc.commnet.edu/HR/apps/State_App_Unclass_EEO.doc |
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Department of Physical Therapy
The University of Hartford in the College of
Education, Nursing, and Health Professions seeks an Assistant/Associate
Professor for the Department of Physical Therapy. This is a 10-month,
tenure-track position, with a start date of August 2010 or a date to be
mutually agreed upon. Review of applications will commence December 1, 2009
and continue until the position is filled.
Qualifications include completion of an academic
doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, ScD) by date of hire, a strong research
track record with evidence of potential to establish an independent and/or
collaborative research program, and expertise to teach in one or more of the
following areas of study: Gerontology, Exercise Physiology, Motor
Control/Learning, and Scientific Inquiry. In addition, an entry-level degree
in physical therapy with eligibility for licensure in the State of
Connecticut is preferred. Other preferred qualities include demonstration of
success in working with diverse populations of students and clients,
previous teaching experience, and publications in appropriate journals, and
potential to attract external funding. Job responsibilities will include
teaching in one or more of the listed areas of expertise, mentoring student
research, engaging in independent scholarly activity, collaborating with
current physical therapy faculty, student advising, program accreditation
activities, professional service, and curriculum development. Preference
will be given to applicants whose research and teaching expertise is well
aligned with the department and faculty priorities.
The University of Hartford Physical
Therapy Department has implemented a DPT degree program with both freshman
and post-baccalaureate entry into the curriculum.
Co-teaching and collaborative research are common
expectations for members of the faculty. Available for use are three
research laboratories containing an un-weighting treadmill gait system, a
pressure mapping system, and a real-time data acquisition and analysis
system that provides monitoring of 3D motion analysis (passive video and
real-time active marker), 8 channels of EMG, and force platforms, with
simultaneous control of external signaling (e.g., sound, light) to permit
feedback experimentation on human posture, balance, gait and other
activities. Applicants who are not physical therapists will be considered.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
The University of Hartford is an open and welcoming
community, which values diversity in all its forms. In addition, the
University aspires to have its faculty and staff reflect the rich diversity
of its student body and the Hartford region. Candidates committeed to
working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are
encouraged to apply.
Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to
apply. EEO/AA/M/F/D/V
Interested candidates should send a letter of
application with a brief statement of professional objectives, detailed
curriculum vitae, and a listing of three professional references to Dr. John
S. Leard, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Physical Therapy.
Dr. John S. Leard, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Physical Therapy
University of Hartford
200 Bloomfield Ave
West Hartford, CT 06117
Office Phone: 860-768-5419
e-mail: leard@hartford.edu |
