The Department of Special Education at Peabody College of Vanderbilt University invites applications for an associate professor in the area of severe disabilities. The successful applicant will be eligible for tenure evaluation. The duties of the position are to maintain a program of research, teach courses in the program on severe disabilities, participate in the development of master's and doctoral programs, advise students, and submit and operate grants. Affiliation with the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development is possible.

The successful candidate should hold a doctorate in special education with an emphasis in severe disabilities and have an established record of publication and research funding. The candidate's research should focus on issues of intervention with elementary- and/or secondary-aged students with significant intellectual impairments or severe autism. Expertise and experience in preparing practitioners in evidence-based classroom practices are necessary. Expertise in assistive technology is desirable.

Applications: Candidates should submit an application letter addressing qualifications and expectations noted above, curriculum vitae, three samples of scholarly writing, and contact information for three people from whom letters of reference may be requested. Screening of applications will begin April 30, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries: Inquiries regarding this position should be addressed to Carolyn Hughes, PhD, Search Committee Chair; Box 228 Peabody College; Vanderbilt University; Nashville, TN 37203