Major Duties: - O&M/TCVI/OMC Program coordination/management.- Teach selected graduate level courses.- Participate in program governance in the department, college and university.- Contribute to professional organizations at the local, state and national levels.- Supervise practica and professional fieldwork throughout the U.S.- Work with qualified practicum and internship supervisors for students in the adult and child O&M and TVI/OMC program concentrations.- Contribute to an interdisciplinary environment of research, instruction, and community collaborations.
Minimum Qualifications: - Master's degree in O&M and TVI.- Licensed or ability to be licensed in the State of Michigan in Teaching Children with Visual Impairments (TCVI).- Certification or certifiable in Orientation & Mobility from the Academy for the Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).- At least three years of experience in teaching children, youth and adults with visual impairments.- Experience supervising and instructing students at the graduate level.- Proven track record of working cooperatively on an interdisciplinary team
Internal Number: 352_57404
About Western Michigan University
One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.
