The Bucknell University Department of Education seeks applications for a Tenure Track position, to begin August 2018. Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. or ABD in Special Education with a background in Early Childhood Education and supervision experience by August 2018. Although we are seeking an assistant professor, we will consider other exceptional candidates at higher ranks as well. A record of excellent teaching and supervision experience at the university level is preferred. Primary teaching responsibilities include courses relating to the field of special education, early childhood education, inclusive practices, classroom assessment, quantitative research methods, and student teacher supervision. The successful candidate is expected to produce strong scholarship in the field of special education and early childhood, or related fields. We seek a teacher-scholar with a demonstrated ability to successfully work with a diverse student body and one who is committed to integrating diversity and equity issues into the curriculum.

Application Materials: Please submit a letter of application, a CV, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, a statement of scholarly interests, and three letters of recommendation. Questions may be addressed to Dr. Lori A. Smolleck, Chair, Education Department, at lsmollec@bucknell.edu. For additional information and to apply, please go to Bucknell's career site at careers.bucknell.edu Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2017 and will continue until the position is filled.

Bucknell University, an Equal Opportunity Employer, believes that students learn best in a diverse, inclusive community and is therefore committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who are committed to Bucknell's efforts to create a climate that fosters the growth and development of a diverse student body, and we welcome applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in higher education.

Bucknell University is a private, highly ranked, national liberal arts institution that also offers strong professional programs in engineering, business, education, and music. Located in Central Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River, Bucknell is nestled in the Borough of Lewisburg, an architectural gem that has been ranked as one of America's best small towns. The Lewisburg area offers a unique combination of outdoor recreation opportunities, and appealing amenities such as art galleries, an art deco theater, historic museums, and charming independent boutiques and restaurants. In addition to the many cultural and athletic events offered by the University and the Borough, the surrounding region offers outstanding schools, medical facilities, and an affordable cost of living. For those who crave the city, Bucknell is within an easy three-hour drive to Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.


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