Impactful Partnerships: Implications for Policy, Practice and Community Transformation

Dr. Angela Valenzuela, University of Texas at Austin

Thursday, November 13, 2014, 5:30-7:00pm | UMass Amherst, Lincoln Campus Center Auditorium

Light refreshments served. Meet and greet followed by lecture.

Dr. Valenzuela will focus on some of the ways that universities can work in and with communities as part of a social justice agenda for school and community transformation. She will touch on historic and systemic barriers that tend to render positionalities as university-based actors problematic. Examples such as a grow-your-own-Latina/o educational pipeline, Mexican-American Studies history curriculum, cultural arts and literacy programs, with state- and national-level implications, will be discussed.

Angela Valenzuela is a professor of Educational Policy and Planning (Department of Educational Administration) and Cultural Studies in Education (Department of Curriculum and Instruction) at the University of Texas at Austin. She also serves as associate vice president for school partnerships.

Western Washington University

WOODRING COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Department of Elementary Education 

Bellingham, Washington   

  

Assistant Professor Early Childhood Education

Woodring College of Education invites individuals with cross-cultural experience and commitment to social justice and educational equity to apply for appointment as an Assistant Professor in the Elementary Education Department.  This is a nine-month tenure-track position to begin fall 2015, with opportunity for summer employment.  Information about Early Childhood and Elementary programs can be found at: http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/ELED/EarlyChildhood.shtml 
http://www.wce.wwu.edu/Depts/ELED/

Committed to the creation of an inclusive, supportive community of learners, Woodring College of Education seeks leaders in their professions who have experience working in culturally diverse communities and schools and who have the ability to contribute to the creation of a more just and inclusive society.  Under the leadership of its Dean, the faculty, staff, and students of Woodring College of Education are pursuing a shared vision to “foster community relationships and a culture of learning that advance knowledge, embrace diversity, and promote social justice.”  We welcome applications from diverse applicants.

Faculty at Western Washington University enjoy a balance of teaching, scholarship, and service in a university that is nationally ranked as one of the top among regional universities in the nation.  With approximately 15,000 students, WWU is located in beautiful Bellingham, close to both the Cascade range and the Pacific coast; it is midway between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia.  Again this year, the Chronicle of Higher Education rated Western Washington University as one of the best places to work.

The successful candidate will teach core courses in the Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education Program for undergraduate and graduate students preparing to be teachers. S/he will have both theoretical and practical experience in typical and atypical development of young children, with an emphasis on language development for young children. The candidate will be knowledgeable about developmentally appropriate curriculum and instruction in early childhood, assessment techniques, and instructional approaches for all children, including children who are English language learners.  The candidate will also have a working knowledge of NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Education programs and Common Core standards related to literacy.  

Beginning Date:  September 16, 2015

Responsibilities:
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education, with a focus on undergraduate and graduate courses in foundations of literacy and language acquisition in early childhood, including a focus on P-3 English language learner (ELL) or dual language contexts.  
• Maintain an active and visible program of scholarship of Early Childhood Education and Language Development and pursue external funding.
• Participate in service within the department, college, university, community and professional organizations.
• Advise undergraduate and graduate students.
• Supervise students in community-based and/or school-based practica settings.
• Provide leadership to collaborate and support field-based educators in primary grades in innovative school/community and university partnerships.  

Required Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate by the time of appointment in Early Childhood Education or closely related field
• Expertise, coursework, demonstrated skills and knowledge of culturally and developmentally relevant language and literacy practices appropriate for P- 3 settings, with emphasis working with primary grades (K-3)
• Demonstrated experience working in P- 3 settings with diverse students, staff, and constituents, particularly those from marginalized communities
• Record of ability to foster community relationships and engage in learning collaboratively with students, families, community partners, staff, and colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Doctorate in Early Childhood Education
• Experience working in early childhood settings serving dual language learners under age five 
• Academic preparation that emphasizes the intersection of language, literacy, and culture. 
• Demonstrated experience in successful teaching in higher education settings.
• The ability to communicate fluently in two or more languages
• A demonstrated record of scholarly research, including grant-funded research, in the area of Early Childhood Education, early language development or closely related field. 

Salary: Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Bargaining Union:  United Faculty of Western Washington

Application:
Please submit your application via WWU’s Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE) at https://jobs.wwu.edu/.  Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer to fully utilize WWU’s online application system.  Materials may be attached as noted on the EASE application.
Application materials should include:
• Cover letter addressing the position qualifications 
• Vita
• Two scholarly writing samples
• Names and contact information for three professional references

For further information on this position please contact Dr. Marilyn Chu by email at marilyn.chu@wwu.edu or by phone at (360) 650-2737.
• Closing Date: Review of applications will begin January 10, 2015.  Position is open until filled.
• Related Websites: Woodring College of Education: http://www.wce.wwu.edu/
Visitor websites: http://www.cob.org/visiting/   http://vancouver.ca/visitors.htm    http://www.seattle.gov/visiting/ 


Western Washington University (WWU) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff.  Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  In compliance with applicable laws and in furtherance of its commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, WWU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and parenting status), disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or genetic information in its programs or activities, including employment, admissions, and educational programs.  Inquiries may be directed to the Vice Provost for Equal Opportunity & Employment Diversity, Title IX and ADA Coordinator, Equal Opportunity Office, Western Washington University, Old Main 345 (MS 9021), 516 High Street, Bellingham, WA 98225; 360.650.3307 (voice) or 711 (Washington Relay); eoo@wwu.edu.

WWU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.  To request this document in an alternate format or to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources Disability Services, 360.650.3774 or 711 (Washington Relay).

Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow (Education) x 2

• Full Time, Fixed term (up to 3 years)
  
• Level A/B - $74,605 to $100,108 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
  
• Albury-Wodonga/Bathurst/Wagga Wagga
  The Research Institute for Professional Practice, Learning and Education (RIPPLE) at Charles Sturt University conducts high-quality applied research into, and consultation about, professional practice, learning and education. It focuses on education-related problems, frequently from trans-disciplinary perspectives. Its current research strengths include:
  
  • Children's speech, language and literacies
    
  • Early childhood curriculum, policy and practice
    
  • Educational transitions and change
    As Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Fellow in Education you will be expected to conduct high quality research, work collaboratively in an academic research setting and actively contribute to the governance, marketing, promotion, and administrative activities to facilitate the work of RIPPLE.
    The successful applicants will have a promising track record, relative to opportunity and experience, in one or more of the three areas of research strengths listed above. They will also be appropriately qualified, have relevant professional experience in an educational setting and have excellent communication skills (interpersonal and written).
    Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria listed in the position description.
    Applications close: 16 November 2014 

www.csu.edu.au/jobs

Recent Job Postings!

1.      The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations is searching for an associate professor or professor specializing in policy analysis/policy evaluation to begin in Fall 2015.  Candidates must have a doctorate in Educational Policy, Educational Leadership, or a closely-related field from a nationally accredited institution and be able to demonstrate skills in policy analysis and evaluation in the PreK-20 trajectory.  The ideal candidate must also show evidence of effective teaching, advising, and mentoring at the graduate level, possess a strong record of publications, have experience supervising students on capstone projects and doctoral dissertations, and demonstrate an established history of externally-funded research. The Department also offers a master’s degree in Higher Education and a doctoral specialization in Higher Education. For more information about the EDLF Department, visit http://coe.utep.edu/edlf/. Please see attachment for details.

2.       The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Watson College of Education is initiating a search for the newly created Wendy and Dell Murphy Distinguished Professorship.  It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute in several ways to our College and to the schools of southeastern North Carolina:  (1) Continue to generate and distribute significant research on the challenges and opportunities for improvement facing K-12 schools that will be shared with our faculty, staff and students, our local school partners, and others in the state and nation through publications and presentations; (2) Demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentoring skills, especially in one or more of our graduate programs and for our in-service efforts, helping to prepare and inspire new generations of teachers and administrators; and (3) Draw on experience with and skills in transformational leadership to enhance and extend our national award-winning collaborative initiatives with K-12 school and community partners.  It is expected that the candidate will be an enthusiastic proponent of reciprocal, substantive partnerships with colleagues on campus and with teachers and administrators in southeastern North Carolina.  The appointment can be held in any of our three departments. Please see attachment for details.

3.       San Diego State University's Department of Educational Leadership seeks an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, full-time tenure-track  position. Successful candidate will be expected to: 1) teach courses in one or more of the core educational leadership areas; 2) supervise students in fieldwork experiences; 3) advise doctoral and masters students; 4) conduct research; 5) participate on department, college and university committees; 6) work in off-campus school­ university partnership programs. For more information about the department visit: http://go.sdsu.edu/education/edl/.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and continue until position is filled.  Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/27259.

4.       The University of Utah College of Education Educat6ional Leadership and Policy department seeks a chairperson at the rank of advanced associate or full professor who will provide leadership that advances excellence in the department’s teaching, research, and outreach, service, and engagement mission. Responsibilities include supporting faculty productivity, professional development, and external funding; oversight of academic programs, course scheduling and curriculum coordination; securing and managing the fiscal health and financial operations of the department. Initial screening of applications will begin October 30, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2015, but negotiable. To view the full job description and apply, please visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/35786.

5.       The University of Delaware’s School of Education is seeking an outstanding researcher to be the Dean’s Faculty Scholar in Education Policy and Leadership. The Dean’s Faculty Scholar is a named professorship for early career scholars who have already made substantial contributions to their field and have a record that includes external grants from federal agencies. The position is a tenure-track faculty position at the advanced assistant or beginning associate level to begin September 1, 2015. The individual will hold the Dean’s Faculty Scholar title for five years, during which time the Faculty Scholar receives additional support for his/her research as well as one month of summer salary. Please see attachment for details.

6.     The University of Cincinnati seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate professor level.  The first position is in P-12 Educational Leadership and the second in Higher Education Administration/Leadership.  Please see the attached announcement. 

7.     The Seattle University College of Education (COE) seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to join a core leadership faculty committed to preparing ethical and reflective leaders for social justice beginning September 2015 (potential for summer 2015 work). This individual will have opportunities to teach and support leadership courses and experiences across certification, master’s degrees and a doctorate of education programs. For example, the COE offers an Educational Doctorate (EdD) to develop executive leaders for school, district, community college and higher education, non-profit, and government or social service settings with a focus on social justice.   Responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The COE also offers certification in the areas of educational administration for principals and program administrators. The College of Education (COE) at Seattle University is also seeking a non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor to join a leadership faculty committed to preparing ethical and reflective leaders for social justice beginning September 2015 (potential for summer 2015 work). Please see attachments for details.

8.       The Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University invites candidates for an Associate/Full Professor of K-12 Educational Administration and Leadership position to begin in August 16, 2015.  The Department is part of a top ranked college with research centers and initiatives addressing issues in educational leadership, school improvement, district and state level reform, urban education, educational policy, international education studies, measurement and assessment, and the scholarship of teaching. It houses a dynamic outreach center that links faculty with practitioners and policy makers across the state.  To be considered for this position, candidates must have an earned doctorate in educational administration, leadership or a related field and be prepared to assume the responsibilities listed in this call for applications. Applicants should provide information on the contributions they could make to priority areas of scholarship and research specialization noted below.  Areas of scholarship/research specialization: We seek scholars committed to core issues in K-12 leadership and the improvement of school organizations and educational systems, particularly schools that have been historically underserved. Successful candidates will have advanced degrees in educational administration, leadership or related fields. The candidates must have demonstrated an active interest in the field through research and scholarship in one or more of the following areas: educational leadership, educational policy, sociology, urban studies, law, business management or public administration. Desirable areas of specialization include: the influence of leadership on school organizations; implementation of federal and state policies; school finance; evaluating educators and schools; charter schools; the achievement of underperforming and under-resourced schools; non-governmental education sectors; state education systems and networks including transitions between K-12 and higher education. Candidates with experience bridging policy and practice are highly desirable. The application of quantitative methods to these areas is also highly desirable. Areas of professional commitment: Candidates are expected to have clear research and scholarship interests and to secure external funding. Candidates with experience working with initiatives, projects and centers that focus on improving the preparation of leaders in traditionally underserved schools and systems and school improvement are highly desirable. We seek individuals disposed to collaborate in delivering innovative master’s and doctoral programs and to engage with communities serving high need schools in Michigan. Responsibilities include: Contribute to the field through active research, publishing, and securing external funding. Collaborate with faculty and professional colleagues to shape high quality degrees and outreach programs, teach master’s and doctoral level courses, advise students and supervise doctoral research. Engage in institutional and professional service. Qualified and interested candidates should submit:   a letter of application highlighting qualifications, names of three professional references, current curriculum vita and writing sample electronically to the MSU Applicant Page at https://jobs.msu.edu. Posting #0083. Questions should be directed to search chair: Dr. Terah Venzant Chambers (terah@msu.edu). See the college website www.education.msu.edu for more information about the College of Education at Michigan State University. Review of applicants will begin October 31, 2014 and will continue until candidates are selected.

9.       Pennsylvania State University announces Open Rank Tenure-track Faculty Positions in the Educational Leadership Program.  The Educational Leadership graduate program at Penn State wishes to make several appointments to its tenure line faculty and is conducting an open rank search. One of these positions could include appointment as the Batschelet Chaired Professor in Educational Leadership. The Batschelet Chair's endowment generates annual income that supports the work of the holder of the Batschelet Chair. The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall Semester 2015. These are tenure-track, 36-week appointments with the possibility of supplementary summer appointments in research and/or teaching. Full University benefits apply.  Responsibilities for these positions include the following: teach core courses and advanced seminars for the Educational Leadership Program; advise Master's and Doctoral students in Educational Leadership; conduct nationally and internationally recognized research and scholarship; seek external support for research; and make strong linkages in the field and to the profession by engaging in service and outreach activities with appropriate audiences, including practitioners.  Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Policy, or a relevant discipline including but not limited to: sociology, political science, public history, history, economics, educational psychology; evidence of a robust program of research and a strong record of refereed publications commensurate with academic rank; evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising including a willingness to teach in online environments along with an interest in the use of technology; evidence of a commitment to working collegially, collaboratively, and with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and evidence of strong collaboration with and mentorship of graduate students in research and/or evaluation efforts commensurate with academic rank. Desired qualifications include: expertise in organizational theory, organizational change/learning, and organizational accountability; instructional leadership, supervision, and teacher professional development; American Indian and Indigenous Peoples’ education; social context and leadership (such as rural or urban contexts); or policy, politics, and the evaluation of educational organizations. Although we will consider scholars from all areas relating to the study of educational leadership, we especially welcome applications from individuals possessing expertise in these areas; evidence of successful efforts to obtain external resources to support research, commensurate with academic rank; evidence of a strong commitment to public service, and; evidence of collaboration across academic disciplines. For candidates with interests and expertise in American Indian and Indigenous Peoples’ education, we are willing to consider alternative graduate program and department bases within the College of Education as well as joint appointments with other areas of the University.  To apply, applicants must submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position; a current curriculum vitae; up to three representative reprints or preprints of scholarly publications (if available); and the names, surface mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references. Potential finalists may be asked to provide additional information. Review of applicants will begin December 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair, Erica Frankenberg, at euf10@psu.edu.   Apply online here: https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#5432

10.   The Howard University Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) announces two opening for tenured/ tenure-track Associate Professor or Professor. One position is in Educational Foundations and the other in Higher Education Leadership and Policy.  The ELPS program consists of two nationally recognized degree programs: Master of Education, Doctor of Education and one certificate program: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study. The Graduate Programs in ELPS are designed for students preparing to become educational leaders and policy professionals. The programs reflect Howard University’s commitment to addressing the needs of urban and diverse school systems by expanding the pool of diverse and well-prepared professionals. We seek candidates who are committed to these same ideals and wish to contribute to our learning community. Please see attachments for details.

11.  Assistant Professor of Early Childhood (Tenure-Track) at New Mexico State University.  

https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/20265

We begin reviewing applications Dec. 1. Please contact the search committee co-chairs, Drs. Koomi Kim koomi@nmsu.edu or Luis Huerta at lhuertac@nmsu.edu with any questions.

Here are some things our EC faculty love about working at NMSU:

• It’s an HSI, so we support a large percentage of students from Latin@ communities.
• It is located in the borderlands, with close proximity to El Paso, TX, Juarez, Mexico, and many indigenous communities.
• The faculty (with each of our diverse identity positionalities) in the C&I department and EC program are representative of the population of students we serve AND embrace a social justice/critical perspective on the world. Check out C&I’s faculty profiles and departmental mission statement. http://ci.education.nmsu.edu/faculty/
• Our “children’s village” is a community collaboration and serves a range of children and families through early head start, head start, pre-school, and public school  programs—and we are growing!—so, as a faculty member, there are many opportunities for local, EC program and community collaboration.
• If you enjoy engaging with policy in ECEC some faculty members are working for change at the state level.
• Many of us in the EC program area are part of the RECE community.
• There is opportunity to teach and mentor students at academic every level (e.g., undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D.). 
• The cost of living is low in Las Cruces (compared to other regions in the U.S.), and it’s in a gorgeous location, within minutes of the Organ Mountains.

You’re invited to be part of a unique gathering of international researchers, educators, and policymakers sharing how we can improve children’s lives through best educational practices.

The 28th International Congress for School Effectiveness and

Improvement (ICSEI 2015) takes place in Cincinnati, Ohio,

January 3–6, 2015. Presenters from as many as 50 countries will provide an international perspective on this year’s theme:

Think Globally, Act Locally, and Educate All Children to Their Full Potential

Join colleagues from Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Oceania, the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to learn about effective schools and educational programs worldwide. ICSEI 2015 builds on its previous 27 international conferences, most recently in Sweden, Chile, and Indonesia, offering opportunities for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to gather in centrally located Cincinnati to address today’s pressing educational challenges.

ICSEI 2015 themes draw on the best of research and professional wisdom to explore the history and future of school reform; teacher effects from 1970s to the present; school- and system-level improvements; and the global and local implications of the 2013 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores.
We look forward to meeting you in Cincinnati, in the Heartland of America, to share a stimulating and productive time.

Alma Harris, Ph.D. University of Malaya
ICSEI President 2013–2015

Sam Stringfield, Ph.D. University of Cincinnati Conference Co-Chair

Tom Shelton, Ph.D.

Fayette County Public Schools Conference Co-Chair 

Professor Sally Galman Presenting at GLSEN's Fall Conference

http://glsen.org/massachusetts-chapter/article/glsen-massachusetts-fall-conference

Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Motivation, Emotion, and Learning

The School of Education (SOE) and the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh are jointly searching for a tenure-track assistant professor who can build new understandings about how and why learner’s emotions and/or motivation emerge, the role of emotions and/or motivation in shaping learner engagement, and the regulation of emotional and/or motivational resources for supporting learning. We seek candidates whose research interests bridge areas such as motivation, emotion, affective neurosciences, psychophysiology, social and emotional learning, sociocultural influences on learning, learning sciences, and developmental and cognitive psychology and who conduct basic or applied research that addresses questions of how emotions and/or motivation can be leveraged as an integral part of learning in formal (pre-k to16) or informal settings. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with a variety of faculty and students from a wide range of fields, including psychology, learning sciences, education, and neuroscience and in partnership across many academic units, such as the University’s newly formed Center for Motivation and Learning or the Center for Urban Education, among many others.

Candidates must have (1) strong theoretical and quantitative or qualitative methodological credentials, (2) an established or emerging record of publications in peer reviewed journals, (3) strong potential to compete for external funding, and (4) strong potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants from minority and other groups underrepresented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

This joint appointment combines a tenure-stream position in the School of Education and a faculty research scientist position in LRDC. As of 2014, the U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Pittsburgh School of Education as one of the “Best Graduate Schools in Education”. LRDC is an internationally renowned center with the aim of promoting basic and applied research on learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and motivational aspects and to make research and human development links to formal and informal settings. Pittsburgh is repeatedly voted among “The Most Livable City”, with affordable cost of living and access to a wide array of seasonal recreation opportunities, professional and collegiate athletic events, and a vibrant cultural district.

To apply for this position please submit a letter of application, CV, research statement, teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness, and two writing samples to http://www.education.pitt.edu/facultysearch/. The online system will prompt applicants to request three letters of recommendation, directly. If you are unable to upload your documents, please mail materials to: Motivation and Learning Search, Office of the Dean, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh, 5600 WWPH, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For questions about the submission process please email edsearch@pitt.edu.

We will begin reviewing applications November 17 2014, although we will continue to review applications until position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Ming-Te Wang, at mtwang@pitt.edu.

University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality, human dignity and diversity. 

CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND QUANTITATIVE METHODOLOGY University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

The College of Education at the University of Maryland invites applications for the position of Chair of the Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM). We seek a nationally or internationally recognized scholar with the vision and interdisciplinary perspective required to lead a strong and diverse faculty in its efforts to advance its tripartite mission of research, teaching, and service.

The 24 tenured and tenure-track faculty in the HDQM department contribute to new knowledge in developmental science, educational psychology, and measurement and statistics. Faculty members regularly receive funding from the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Education Sciences, many national and local foundations and through state and federal contracts. The Department is home to a nationally ranked program in educational psychology, an NICHD-funded graduate training program in social development, and a nationally recognized program in measurement, statistics, and evaluation.

In addition to doctoral and masters degrees in Human Development and in Measurement, Statistics and Evaluation, the department offers an undergraduate major in Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education with dual certification (jointly administered with the Special Education Program in the Department of Counseling, Higher Education and Special Education), an off-campus M. Ed. program, and a number of general education courses. The Department administers the Center for Young Children that has a research, practice, and training mission. The proximity to Washington DC creates unique opportunities for collaboration and impact in research, education, and policy contexts. More information about the University of Maryland, the College of Education, and the Department can be found at http://www.education.umd.edu/HDQM/.

Qualifications for the position include:
• Earned doctorate in human development, educational psychology, developmental psychology, measurement, quantitative methods, or a related area
• Record of publications and funding commensurate with appointment at the rank of Professor
• Demonstrated national or international leadership and scholarship in education, human development,
quantitative methodology, or a related area
• Administrative experience in a role as department chair or other comparable experience
• Experience managing budgets
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including the ability to lead a diverse community

We encourage applications from minority candidates, women, and persons with disabilities. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is dedicated to increasing diversity of its faculty through hiring and retention of minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.

Candidates should upload a letter of application addressing their qualifications; current curriculum vitae; and names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of three persons from whom reference letters may be requested. All application materials must be submitted electronically via the eTerp system at ejobs.umd.edu.

Requests for confidentiality will be honored until the final phase of the search.
Address materials and inquiries to Prof. Colin Phillips, HDQM Search Committee Chair, c/o College of Education, 3119 Benjamin Building, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Voice: 301-405-2172 FAX: 301-314- 9890 Email: hdqm-chair-search@umd.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please submit by December 1, 2014. Appointment to the position will be effective July 1, 2015.

School of Family Studies and Human Services, Kansas State University

Early Childhood Education

Position: Instructor, 9 month position

Effective: August 9, 2015

Responsibilities: Serve as lead teacher responsible for day-to-day program operations and management, demonstrating effective early childhood teaching and classroom management techniques with young children; supervising clinical pre-service students and teaching professional early childhood unified courses; fostering effective relations with parents, staff, and community; participating in professional activities at the local, state and national level.

Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in early childhood education, teacher licensure in early childhood-unified, and two years’ experience working with pre-school aged children in group settings.  

Preferred: Two years’ experience working with young children in a university lab school and university teaching experience.

Rank/Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

School Information: The School of Family Studies and Human Services consists of six units each with lead coordinators: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Life-Span Human Development, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Personal Financial Planning as well as Specialists in K-State Research and Extension. Additional certificate programs are offered in Conflict Resolution, Youth Development, and Personal Financial Planning, a minor in Conflict Analysis and Trauma Studies, as well as programs offered through Great Plains-Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GP-IDEA) including Youth Development, Family and Community Services, Personal Financial Planning, and Financial Therapy. Faculty are extensively involved in distance education at the bachelor, master’s, and doctoral levels and certificate programs. The School operates an early childhood laboratory school, a speech and hearing clinic, a marriage and family therapy clinic, and a personal financial planning and financial therapy clinic. The School's facilities span four buildings and two campuses. 

There are currently 62 faculty members in the School, nearly 800 undergraduates and 271 graduate students. The work of the School is conducted by over 190 faculty, staff, and student assistants.  The School has established four priority areas for research and programming: 1) Health and Security of Military Families; 2) Personal and Family Risk Behaviors; 3) Disorders of Communication and Swallowing; 4) Families, Illness, and Health.

General Information: Kansas State University is a public land grant institution with over 24,290 students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries with highly diverse student body. It is centered on a 664-acre campus in Manhattan located 125 miles west of Kansas City in the rolling Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas. The strong local economy is bolstered by K-State and its proximity to Fort Riley. The city is large enough (54,600 permanent) to have big city amenities but small enough to maintain a strong sense of community.

Screening: January 5, 2015 and continues until the position is filled.

Application: To assure full consideration please send an electronic letter of interest addressing the qualifications and expectations described above; a current curriculum vita, and names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three references to:  Connie Fechter, Early Childhood Education Instructor Search, Kansas State University.  E-mail: fechter@ksu.edu . Telephone: 785-532-1473. the search is confidential; references will be contacted after initial screening and after the candidate has granted permission. 

Inquiries about the position should be directed to Bronwyn Fees, Ph.D., Search Chair, at fees@k-state.edu or 785-532-1476.   
For additional information, please visit these websites:
School of Family Studies and Human Services: http://www.he.k-state.edu/fshs/
Kansas State University:  www.k-state.edu

Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  Kansas State University actively seeks diversity among its employees.  Background check required.

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 and
 background
 in
 early
 childhood
 studies
 with
 a
 particular
 expertise
 in
 early
 learning
 curriculum,
 family
 support,
 and/or
 early
 childhood
 professional
 issues
 and
 policy.
 S/he
 must
 demonstrate
 high‐quality
 teaching
 in
 a
 post‐secondary
 environment,
 a
 strong
 track
 record
 in
 research,
 grant
 writing
 and
 publications
 as
 well
 as
 the
 capacity
 for
 collegial
 service.
 Demonstrated
 experience
 in
 practice,
 as
 well
 as
 research,
 with
 children
 and
 families
 would
 be
 an
asset.




The
 School
 of
 Early
 Childhood
 Studies,
 consisting
 of
 18
 full
 time
 faculty
 members,
 prides
 itself
 both
 on
 the
quality
of
its
teaching
and
the
breadth
and
excellence
of
its
research.
The
School
of
Early
Childhood
 Studies
is
the
oldest
of
its
kind
in
Canada
with
a
proud
history
and
an
excellent
reputation
nationally
and
 internationally.
 The
 School
 offers
 a
 four‐year
 Bachelor
 of
 Arts
 (BA)
 program,
 a
 degree
 completion
 program
 for
 graduates
 of
 two‐year
 community
 college
 diploma
 programs,
 and
 a
 Master
 of
 Arts
 (MA)
 program
 with
 a
 focus
 on
 diversity
 and
 inclusion.
 Faculty
 advise
 and
 supervise
 graduate
 students
 in
 the
 School’s
MA
program,
as
well
as
in
other
graduate
programs
offered
at
Ryerson.
In
Fall
2014,
the
School
 in
partnership
with
the
Faculty
of
Education,
York
University
began
offering
a
concurrent
BA
in
ECS
and
a
 BEd
(Primary/Junior
Certification)
program.
Two
laboratory
schools
serving
children
and
families
provide
 practice
teaching
experience
for
students
and
serve
as
research
venues
for
faculty
and
students.
Faculty
 members
 of
 the
 School
 are
 actively
 involved
 in
 teaching,
 research,
 and
 community
 outreach
 –
 locally,
 nationally,
and
internationally.




Located
 in
 the
 heart
 of
 Toronto,
 the
 largest
 and
 most
 culturally
 diverse
 city
 in
 Canada,
 Ryerson
 University
 is
 committed
 to
 diversity,
 equity
 and
 inclusion.
 The
 university
 is
 known
 for
 innovative
 programs
 built
 on
 the
 integration
 of
 theoretical
 and
 practically
 oriented
 learning.
 Our
 undergraduate
 and
graduate
programs
are
distinguished
by
a
professionally
focused
curriculum
and
strong
emphasis
on
 excellence
 in
 teaching,
 research
 and
 creative
 activities.
 Ryerson
 is
 also
 a
 leader
 in
 adult
 learning,
 with
 the
largest
university‐based
continuing
education
school
in
Canada.




 


Please
note
that
applications
by
fax
or
e‐mail
will
not
be
accepted.

All
confidential
inquiries
should
be
 sent
to
Dr.
Elaine
Frankel,
Chair
of
the
Departmental
Hiring
Committee
(efrankel@ryerson.ca).
To
 ensure
full
consideration,
candidates
must
apply
by
December
15,
2014,
however,
late
applications
may
 be
considered
until
the
position
is
filled.
Please
indicate
in
your
application
if
you
are
a
Canadian
citizen
 or
a
permanent
resident
of
Canada.
Applications
must
include
a
curriculum
vitae,
two
recent
writing
 samples,
results
of
teaching
surveys
(or
equivalent
evidence
such
as
a
teaching
dossier)
and
the
names
 and
contact
information
of
three
references.
Applications
can
be
uploaded
by
applying
below
by
clicking
 on
"Start
Application
Process"
online
via
our
Faculty
Recruitment
Portal
 (https://hr.cf.ryerson.ca/ams/faculty/).




This
position
falls
under
the
jurisdiction
of
the
Ryerson
Faculty
Association
(RFA).
The
RFA
collective
 agreement
can
be
viewed
at:
http://www.ryerson.ca/teaching/agreements/index.html.
The
RFA’s
 website
can
be
found
at:
http://rfa.ryerson.ca/.
A
summary
of
RFA
benefits
can
be
found
at:
 http://www.ryerson.ca/hr/benefits/benefits_by_group/rfa/index.html.



Ryerson
University
is
strongly
committed
to
fostering
diversity
within
our
community.
We
welcome
 those
who
would
contribute
to
the
further
diversification
of
our
staff,
our
faculty
and
its
scholarship
 including,
but
not
limited
to,
women,
visible
minorities,
Aboriginal
people,
persons
with
disabilities,
and
 persons
of
any
sexual
orientation
or
gender
identity.
Please
note
that
all
qualified
candidates
are
 encouraged
to
apply
but
applications
from
Canadians
and
permanent
residents
will
be
given
priority.



 



CALL FOR PAPERS: CFP: Motherhood Initiative

http://www.csse-scee.ca/news/view/cfp_motherhood_initiative

The editorial board is seeking submissions for Vol. 6.1 of the

Journal of the Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (JMI)

to be published in spring/summer 2015 

COMMUNICATING MOTHERHOOD/MOTHERS COMMUNICATING

“HIGH CULTURE” TO POP CULTURE TO NEW SOCIAL MEDIA

We welcome submissions from scholars, students, activists, artists, community workers, bloggers, mothers and others who research in this area. Cross-cultural and comparative work is encouraged. We are open to a variety of types of submissions including academic papers from all disciplines and creative submissions including visual art, literature and performance art. This issue will explore the nature, status, representation and experience of mothers and motherhood in various historical, cultural and literary contexts, and examine the many ways in which mothers have been and are affected by, viewed, and/or challenged contemporary cultural norms and dominant ideologies and representations of their role.

Topics may include but are not restricted to:

Representations and depictions of mothers/mothering/motherhood in fiction, poetry, drama, art, music, film, advertising, TV, facebook, blogs, twitter; investigations into navigating cultural expressions of “good” and “bad” mother/ing; transmitting maternal knowledge(s), parenting skills, mothers/mothering and language, mothers and literacies, feminist motherlines; teaching/learning about mothering/ motherhood through literature, popular culture, celebrity culture, new media; parenting/mothering in literature, art, popular culture, social media, the blogosphere; queer engagements with mothering/motherhood in literature, popular culture and social media; de/constructing embodied understandings of mothering, mother, motherhood; how communication technology permeates the work/home barrier, assists/challenges relationships and attachment with adopted and biological children; the impact of literature/popular culture/social media on opinions regarding reproduction; mothers’ relationship with “the experts”; expert discourses vs. grassroots communications; transmission of culture and ethnicity through various maternal modalities; mothering in the Information Age; communicating mothers/motherhood across the generations; crossing national borders and class divides through New Social Media; communication and other revolutions (or political organizing), new social media-linking or dividing moms?; low-income and young mothers’ access to and use of New Social Media; cybermothering; mothers/motherhood and Communication Studies; mothers/mothering and education, learning and pedagogy.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Articles should be 15-18 pages (3750 words) including references. All should be in MLA style, WordPerfect or Word and IBM compatible.

Please see our style guide for complete details:

http://www.motherhoodinitiative.org/journalsubmission.html 

SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 1, 2014!

**TO SUBMIT WORK, ONE MUST BE A MEMBER OF MIRCI

http://www.motherhoodinitiative.org/membership.html

Please direct submissions to:

Motherhood Initiative for Research and Community Involvement (MIRCI)

140 Holland St. West, PO Box 13022, Bradford, ON, L3Z 2Y5 (905) 775-9089

http://www.motherhoodiniative.org info@motherhoodinitiative.org

California State University, Fresno Kremen School of Education & Human Development

Literacy,Early,Bilingual,Sp Ed Vacancy # 12348
http://www.fresnostate.edu/kremen/
Early Childhood Education Assistant Professor
California State University, Fresno is an engaged University. We focus on broadening students' intellectual horizons, fostering lifelong learning skills, developing the leaders of tomorrow, promoting community involvement, and instilling an appreciation of world cultures. We nurture cultural competence by celebrating the rich diversity of the campus community and welcoming the participation of all. Members of the University community are expected to work effectively with faculty, staff and students from diverse ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. For information on the University's commitment and dedication to creating a university known for its integrity, civility, equity, respect and ethical behavior, please visit: http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/diversity
Available for Academic Year: 2015/2016.
Fresno State has been recognized as an Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI); an Asian American/Native American/Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); and has been designated to the Community Engagement Classification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
Faculty members gain a clear path to tenure through the University's Probationary Plan Process. Salary placement depends upon academic preparation and professional experience.

Position Summary:Fresno State's Early Childhood Credential Program is an NAEYC-accredited cohort program in partnership with local public schools emphasizing co-teaching and developmentally appropriate practices. The Department of Literacy, Early, Bilingual and Special Education (LEBSE) invites applications for an assistant professor, tenure-track Early Childhood Education (ECE) faculty position. Responsibilities will include teaching courses and advising students in Fresno State's ECE teacher credential and graduate programs; supervision of students in classrooms and other practicum placements; engaging in research related to ECE, publication, and other scholarly activities; and engaging in service-related activities at all levels of the university. This is an academic year position with the possibility of summer employment.

Overview:The Kremen School of Education and Human Development's mission is the recruitment and development of ethically informed leaders for classroom teaching, education administration, counseling, and higher education. This NCATE-accredited unit fosters the candidate dispositions of collaboration, valuing diversity, critical thinking, ethical judgments, reflection, and life-long learning. Our mission is realized through a framework of teaching, scholarship, and service that address regional, state, national, and international perspectives. Our emphasis program in Early Childhood Education prepares elementary teachers with special expertise and experience in grades pre-K-3. The Early Childhood Program is founded on a developmental knowledge base, professional ethics, and integrated curriculum, and provides field experiences at the preschool, kindergarten, primary, and upper elementary levels. The Master of Arts degree in Education with an option in Early Childhood Education offers specialized preparation for a wide variety of positions in educational settings with children from birth through the primary grades. The program is NAEYC accredited and includes the Joyce M. Huggins Early Education Center (Huggins Center), a regional model for best practices in early childhood education. The center provides training, demonstration and research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in education; child development; marriage, child and family therapy; and other related areas as well as for professionals in the field.
Required Education:An earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Child Development, or closely-related disciplines from an accredited institution (or equivalent) is required; however, applicants nearing completion of the doctorate (ABD) may be considered. For continued employment in the tenure-track position the doctorate must be completed by January 10, 2016.

Required Experience:The successful candidate must have 1) extensive coursework and experience in early childhood education (ECE) and demonstrated skills in the following areas: 2) teaching experience that includes preK-6 in elementary school settings; 3) a valid state teaching license or credential; 4) expertise in one or more of the following areas: ECE/elementary literacy, social/cultural/psychological foundations of education, practice of teaching; 5) the ability to demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications:1) Teaching experience in preK-3 in public schools and/or ECE/Special Education; 2) expertise in English language development or ECE curriculum; 3) experience in collaboration with school districts for advocacy, improving quality of instruction; 4) familiarity with Common Core Standards; 5) ability to obtain grants and awards to fund innovative programs to improve ECE; 6) demonstrated history of college teaching, providing professional development, and mentoring for ECE professionals and/or students; 7) demonstrated potential for research and scholarly activity in ECE.

Application Procedures:Review of applications will begin November 3, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. To apply, applicants must complete an online application at jobs.fresnostate.edu and attach the following materials: 1) a cover letter specifically addressing required experience and preferred qualifications; 2) a curriculum vitae, and; 3) a list of three professional references. Finalists will be required to submit 1) three current letters of recommendation and 2) official transcripts. For inquiries, contact: Dr. Jacques Benninga, ECE Search Committee Chair, School of Education and Human Development, 5005 N. Maple Ave., California State University, Fresno, CA 93740; phone: 559- 278-0253; email: jackb@csufresno.edu.
Other Requirements:A link to the Annual Safety and Security/Fire Safety Report is provided in compliance with the 1998 Jeanne Clery Disclosure Act, and California Education Code section 67380. The report includes three calendar years of select campus crime statistics and it includes security policies and procedures for the campus. Applicants, students, and employees can obtain a copy of this report from the web site: http://www.fresnostate.edu/police/clery/index.shtml or by contacting the Campus Police Department. The person holding this position may be considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. You can obtain a copy of this Executive order by accessing the following web site: http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html

Background Check:Necessary background investigations will be completed depending on the requirements of the position. Those could include, but are not limited to, processing of fingerprints through the Department of Justice and FBI, and degree and license verification. A conditional offer may be made based on the results of these verifications.
Equal Employment Opportunity:California State University, Fresno is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform you that we can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and authorization to accept employment. 

Sacred Heart University

Isabelle Farrington College of Education

Assistant Professor of Higher Education

Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Connecticut, is the second-largest Catholic university in New England and the first to be led and staffed by lay people. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its The Best 379 Colleges: 2015 and U.S. News & World Report ranks SHU among the best regional universities in the North. Over 6,400 students are enrolled in its five colleges: the NCATE accredited Isabelle Farrington College of Education, College of Arts & Sciences; College of Health Professions; the AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business and University College.

Sacred Heart University invites applications for a tenure-track position in higher education and adult learning beginning mid-August 2015.  The Department of Educational Leadership and Literacy is seeking a successful educational leader to work in a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) program, which will prepare candidates for careers in higher education administration and teaching.  The program is pending state authorization and is delivered in a hybrid format at our Stamford Graduate Center.

The successful candidate will possess background and experience with research-based management techniques and strategies to teach, mentor, and advise the next generation of higher education professionals in both theory and application.  The successful candidate will also provide students the tools necessary to address educational challenges in post-secondary settings.  Finally, the successful candidate will understand and be able to teach quantitative and/or qualitative analysis of data for institutional improvement and research design. Responsibilities include teaching doctoral courses, advising students, supervising dissertations and providing service to university and professional communities.  Candidates must demonstrate a record of excellence in teaching and a record of, or potential for, scholarly activity.

Minimum Qualifications:

•            Earned doctorate in higher education, adult education or related field.

•            Commitment to culturally responsive teaching.

•            Successful record in educational research and research applications.

•            Evidence of the ability to teach at the graduate level with a high degree of effectiveness.

Preferred Qualifications:

•            Experience in administrative positions in higher education.

•            Experience with digital learning strategies with ability to design and deliver hybrid courses.

•            Record of scholarly productivity or potential.

•            Experience mentoring doctoral students.

Applicants should submit a letter relating the applicant’s experience to the requirements of the position, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, sample of scholarly writing, and transcripts to Dr. Michael Barbour, Isabelle Farrington College of Education, Sacred Heart University, 5151 Park Avenue, Fairfield, CT 06825, (203) 396-8446 or by email barbourm21@sacredheart.edu. The review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014 and the position will remain open until filled.  The University offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition remission.

Ecumenical in spirit and led by the laity, Sacred Heart University is dedicated to excellence in academics and to the Catholic intellectual and liberal arts traditions.  We are looking for individuals who value the University’s Catholic identity, tradition and spirit, and support its commitment to the intellectual and ethical development of our students.  Sacred Heart University is an EOE/AA employer.