Guest Lecture Event

Join us this Friday, February 3rd at 2:00 pm to watch the incredible Dr. Allison-Burbank, an indigenous scholar, who will be giving a research colloquium on Language as Medicine in HEDCO 142.

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Also, we want to let all doctoral students know that there is an opportunity to meet and connect with Dr. Allison-Burbank through a doc student bring-your-own-lunch event. This will take place on Thursday, February 2nd at noon in HEDCO 240.

Lecture events

 

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Our own Dr. Rhonda Nese is presenting to two lectures on anti-racism, equity, and advocacy in educational settings as part of UO’s Communication Disorders and Sciences program in collaboration with Project IDEA.

On January 18 at 10:50am, Dr. Nese will give a presentation titled “Understanding Implicit Bias.”

On Wednesday, January 25, at 10:50 am, Dr. Nese will give a presentation on “Understanding Microaggressions.” 

You are invited to attend live via Zoom at the following link:

https://uoempl.zoom.us/j/83960569486?pwd=WjlNNWs0RlEwdExvNmx4SThlaUZGZz09 

Meeting ID: 839 6056 9486

Passcode: 985309

A recording of the lectures will also be available following the event. 

For questions, please reach out to Dr. Lauren Cycyk at lcycyk@uoregon.edu.

Job Opportunity at the University of Nebraska at Kearney

Position role: Assistant or Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education

Job Description: The Department of Teacher Education at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is seeking a full-time, tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor in Early Childhood Inclusive Education (i.e., regular and special education) to begin in the Fall of 2023. The successful candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to teach a variety of courses at the undergraduate and/or graduate level with content in early childhood education, early intervention/early childhood special education, and/or early childhood inclusive education. Courses include face-to-face and online delivery formats. We also seek a candidate who is knowledgeable in culturally responsive teaching and in working with diverse student populations. Candidates should also be able to supervise field experience and practicum placements, effectively advise students, and pursue research and scholarly activities. Research and scholarship include conducting research relevant to one’s area, publishing in relevant peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at professional conferences in the candidate’s field of expertise. The successful candidate will also provide significant, ongoing service to the department/ college/ university.

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Required qualifications: Must have an earned doctorate in education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education and/or Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education. Qualified candidates with an ABD status will be considered with completion by the time of hire. Must hold, or have held, a valid teaching license/certificate and have a minimum of two years of successful teaching in early childhood education, early intervention, early childhood special education or inclusive education. Must have demonstrated experience with assessment, curriculum, and instruction of young children. Must provide evidence of scholarly productivity.

Where is the university located?- It is located in Kearney, Nebraska. Learn some facts about Kearney here: https://visitkearney.org/about-kearney/ 

Find the application here: https://unk.peopleadmin.com/postings/4841 

Academic Job Opportunity

The School of Special Education in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Northern Colorado is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Special Education with expertise in the Education of Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (d/Dhh). Screening of applications will begin on 11/01/2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy for children and youth who are d/Dhh, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three references with contact information online at: https://careers.unco.edu/postings/4722

The University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, Colorado.The city has a population of 110,000 and is situated on the high plains with panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in Deaf Education or related field. ABD may be considered. • Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in scholarship • Demonstrated excellence or potential for excellence in university level teaching • Three years minimum successful teaching in P-12 educational settings with children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing. • Evidence of a comprehensive d/Dhh teaching philosophy

Preferred Qualifications: • Experience teaching graduate students in online distance modalities. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students and colleagues with broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research or other work activities. • Ability to communicate in American Sign Language at an intermediate or higher level.

CONTACT 

Special Education Department https://www.unco.edu/cebs/special-education/ 

Contact: Dr. Sandy Bowen at sandy.bowen@unco.edu

Doctoral Conference Award Opportunity!

Are you presenting at a conference in the Fall?

 

If you are, consider applying to the College of Education (COE) Doctoral Student Conference Travel Awards. Awards are up to $750 for in-person conferences and up to $100 for virtual conferences for COE doctoral students. These awards fund attendance to professional conferences that take place during Fall of 2022.

Awards will be given for conference attendance that occurs between July 1 – December 31, 2022.  Not all submissions will receive awards as funding is limited.

Applications are due by October 24.  For more information on the program and how to apply, visit the following webpage at:  https://coe.uoregon.edu/scholarships/college-of-education-travel-awards/

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to:

Lisa Fortin at lfortin@uoregon.edu

Watch the 19th annual Brown Lecture in Education with us!

Faculty & Student Watch Party!

Please join us in watching the 19th annual Brown Lecture in Education Research event called Defending the Color Line: White Supremacy, Opportunity Hoarding, and the Legacy of Brown. By Dr. John Diamond on November 3rd from 3-4:30 in Lokey 119.

For more information click the link below:

https://aera.informz.net/informzdataservice/onlineversion/ind/bWFpbGluZ2luc3RhbmNlaWQ9Mzc0NjIyMyZzdWJzY3JpYmVyaWQ9MzgwMzMxMzI5

Register for a training: Teaching in Neurodiverse Contexts

When: Thursday, October 13, 1:00—2:00pm

Location: Zoom

Register here

Join to access a webinar-style session where presenters will

  • Define key terms and concepts such as: neurodivergent, neurotypical, neurodiverse and neurodiversity paradigm
  • Discuss why neurodiversity matters when it comes to teaching and learning
  • Differentiate between accommodation and a universal design approach
  • Provide information on General principles–from UDL and other frameworks–and some example practices to use in course design and teaching

Who might attend: all instructors and staff are welcome (including, of course, those of us who are neurodivergent).

Who is presenting: This session is a collaboration between the Teaching Engagement Program (Laurel Bastian, Faculty Consultant, ADHDer), and UO Department of Special Education and Clinical Sciences students and researchers Alex Newson (Autistic Doctoral Student, Special Education, OSEP CO-LEAD Leadership Grantee) and Spencer Brower (Doctoral Student, School Psychology; Adv. Cert Special Education, Autism Focus; MA in Inclusive Education).

What if I want more information?

Discussion-based session and an application-based sessions to be offered in fall and winter terms on this topic.

Academic Job Opportunity

 

 

Special Education Department

https://www.clemson.edu/degrees/special-education

 

The Department of Education and Human at Clemson University is recruiting an Assistant Professor of Special Education, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position, beginning Fall 2023. Clemson University is located on the shores of Lake Hartwell in Clemson, South Carolina.  Review of applications begins 10/31/2022.

Areas of need include: applied behavior analysis and positive behavior interventions and supports, but all competitive applicants will be considered.

Requirement: • Doctorate in special education or a related field (awarded by August 2023) • Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential or meets ABAI Verified Course Instructor Qualifications • Background in applied behavior analysis (ABA) and special education. • At least 2 years of PK-12 teaching experience in special education or a related field

For the full job description, please visit here: http://apply.interfolio.com/114533

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Contact Mary Boyles | Talent Acquisition 864.656.9860| mbc@clemson.edu