DEPARTMENT OF TEACHING AND LEARNING, POLICY AND LEADERSHIP

Faculty Positions in Minority and Urban Education, Social Studies Education, and/or Curriculum Theory

The Department invites applications for two faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Candidates should have completed an earned doctorate in education or related field by the time of appointment. We are especially interested in candidates who bring a critical and/or a discipline- based perspective to the study of education problems and issues, and who provide evidence of the potential for outstanding research and teaching. Priority will be given to experienced scholars with an established research program, demonstrated leadership, interests in program development, and commitment to teaching courses in teacher preparation programs. We are searching, in particular, for faculty with expertise in one or more of the following: Minority and Urban Education, Social Studies Education, and Curriculum Theory.

With respect to Minority and Urban Education, preferences are for those whose research and teaching
focus on improving opportunities and equity for children and youth who are marginalized at the intersections of race/ethnicity, social class, culture, and linguistic diversity. 

With respect to Social Studies Education, preferences are for those whose research and teaching focus on the preparation of both teachers and teacher educators and who have a history of collaborative work in K-12 schools. 

With respect to Curriculum Theory, preferences are for those who examine a broad range of theoretical perspectives that guide the work of curriculum design, policymaking, and educational practice.

Faculty in our Department work collaboratively across specializations to create an intellectual community committed to rigorous research, superior teaching, and public service. In doing so, we aim to produce teachers, education leaders, and scholars with an interdisciplinary perspective who can improve educational institutions, create and critique policy alternatives, and generate knowledge that informs action and promotes social justice. We welcome applicants who have strong disciplinary knowledge and who can also work creatively across interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary boundaries.

All applications will be processed through the University of Maryland eTerp2 system. For best consideration, apply online at http://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/30876 by January 5, 2015. For other queries about the job postings, please contact:
Lattisha Hall, TLPL Department Phone: 301-405-3603 Email: lhawk@umd.edu
The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. 

Berkeley Review of Education

Volume 5, Issue 1

We are pleased to present the newest issue of the Berkeley Review of

Education (BRE), an open-access, peer-reviewed journal edited by

students from the Graduate School of Education at the University of

California, Berkeley. We are currently accepting submissions on a

rolling basis. The process of submission to publication is

approximately a year, with notification of acceptance within three

months. If you're interested in submitting to our journal, see our

Call for Papers, which is also pasted below. Please forward to your

colleagues, friends, and other networks. For more information, visit

http://berkeleyreviewofeducation.com

The Berkeley Review of Education (BRE) encourages senior and emerging

scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers to submit articles that

address issues of educational diversity and equity from various

intra/interdisciplinary perspectives. The editorial board especially

welcomes submission of manuscripts that engage with one or more of our

2014-2015 Board Priorities:

•   Pressing Issues. The BRE seeks to publish papers that address

compelling issues impacting schools, educational systems, and other

learning environments.

•   Critical Scholarship. The BRE welcomes a broad range of “critical”

scholarship, particularly work that analyzes, evaluates, and

problematizes power and dominant structures, and helps us to imagine

something new.

•   Pushing Borders & Boundaries. The BRE seeks to promote scholarship

that re-conceptualizes and transcends academic identities, labels, and

categories. We encourage work from all disciplines, as well as

interdisciplinary work that builds towards new understandings of

educational processes and practices.

•   Forging Communities. The BRE seeks to foster new and existing

relationships within and beyond the academy. As an open-access

journal, we aim to democratize knowledge and encourage work that

originates from and speaks to a wide range of scholars, practitioners,

activists, and educators.

Submission Guidelines

All papers are subject to a double-blind peer review process. Authors

retain the copyright to the articles they publish in the journal. The

BRE does not publish material that has been previously published and

does not accept papers that have been simultaneously submitted

elsewhere for publication (see BRE Policies).

We encourage the submission of a wide range of manuscripts including

but not limited to theoretical or historical analyses, empirical

studies, scholarly essays, analytical literature reviews, and

practitioner reflections.

Articles must be in American Psychological Association, Sixth Edition

(APA) format and have all identifiers blinded. Submit manuscripts as a

single word file with a brief abstract (no more than 150 words) and a

list of up to five keywords.

San José State University San José, California

Educational Leadership/Administration Job Opening ID (JOID): 23049

Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor (Tenure-Track). Two positions are available

Qualifications: Required. The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Educational Administration or a related field by the time of appointment. Potential for excellence in teaching, scholarly research, publications and grant writing for appointment at the Assistant Professor rank. For appointment at the Associate rank, candidates can demonstrate past success and have a high level of competence and sufficient experience to teach and advise graduate students at the masters and doctoral levels as well as to conduct research in PreK-12 leadership. Interest in and ability to seek and secure external funding. The successful candidate will have demonstrated an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of multicultural populations and an ability to work successfully with diverse students and community populations.

Preferred. Experience as a school leader and/or teacher in PreK-12 school
settings. Research interests and publications that include social justice issues. Experience in developing and teaching graduate level courses in the following: school and/or district leadership, PreK-20 school and university collaboration, school finance and/or law, urban school and or district leadership, or charter/private school leadership.
Responsibilities: Teach and develop courses in educational leadership and administration; contribute to knowledge creation in the field of Educational Leadership through scholarship, publications, and grant writing. Field supervision in educational settings. Chair and/or serve on masters’ projects and doctoral dissertations. Work collaboratively with members of the educational community, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Serve on department and university committees, and contribute to program and curriculum development. Candidate must address the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, cultural background, ethnicity, primary language, and academic preparation – through course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement.

Salary Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting Date: August 18, 2015

Eligibility: Employment is contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Please include JOID number on all correspondence. For specific questions, please contact:
Dr. Lisa Oliver, Chair
Department of Educational Leadership San José State University
One Washington Square
San José, CA 95192-0072
Phone: 408-924-3619
Email: lisa.oliver@sjsu.edu

San José State University is California’s oldest institution of public higher learning. The campus is located on the southern end of San Francisco Bay in downtown San José (Pop. 1,000,000), hub of the world-famous Silicon Valley high-technology research and development center. Many of California’s most popular national, recreational, and cultural attractions are conveniently close. A member of the 23-campus CSU system, San José State University enrolls approximately 30,000 students, asignificant percentage of whom are members of minority groups. The University is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives.

Application Procedures: For full consideration upload a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interests/philosophy, research plans, writing sample (published article preferred), and at least three original letters of reference with contact information by November 10, 2014 at apply.interfolio.com/25994

San José State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or disability. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff as well as University programs and activities. Reasonable accommodations are made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
The latest San José State University Safety 101 Uniform Campus Crime and Security Report is available. You may request a copy of San José State University’s annual safety report by contacting the University Police Department at (408) 924-2222 or by visiting the University Police Department website at (http://www.sjsu.edu/police.)

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education Assistant/Associate Professor

(PreK-12 School Administration)
To begin August 16, 2015

Description of Position
Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) in the Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education. Primary responsibilities include graduate teaching in the areas of general educational administration, principalship, superintendency, and instructional leadership, supervising educational administration interns, research, grant activity, and service to the field and profession.

Responsibilities of the Position
1. Teach courses on the graduate level in educational administration at various locations.
2. Advise graduate students relative to their academic programs and state endorsement requirements.
3. Share supervision of interns pursuing educational administration endorsements.
4. Participate in the coordination of the academic programs in educational
administration including the doctoral program.
5. Serve on and chair master’s and doctoral committees.
6. Initiate and implement research and scholarly publication in educational
administration.
7. Assist with the recruitment of candidates to the educational administration
graduate programs.
8. Develop grant proposals and administer grant programs awarded.
9. Establish and maintain ties with practicing PreK-12 school administrators in the
region and state.
10. Serve the constituencies of the Department, College, and University as
approved/assigned.

Required Qualifications for Assistant Professor
1. Appointment requires a completed doctorate with a specialization in educational administration by date of hire. Applicants who have completed all requirements for the doctorate, except the dissertation, but expect to complete the dissertation by August 15, 2015, will receive consideration at the Assistant Professor level only. If the appointee does not provide official evidence of completion of the earned doctorate by August 16, 2015, the appointment will be on a term basis at the rank of Instructor and at a salary lower than that of an Assistant Professor.
2. A dissertation in educational administration.
3. Be eligible for principal and superintendent endorsements in the state of Illinois.
4. Successful experience as a PreK-12 school administrator.
5. Knowledge and experience in school finance, school business management, school
improvement and academic achievement, personnel evaluation, school law, and
building and district-level school leadership.
6. Oral proficiency in the English language as required by Illinois State law.
7. Ability to interact and collaborate with diverse colleagues and students.
Required Qualifications for Associate Professor
1. All of the requirements for the Assistant Professor level, plus
2. A record of research/scholarly productivity commensurate with academic
appointment at this level.
3. Involvement in and connections to professional associations for educational
administrators on the state and national levels.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience teaching graduate level courses.
2. Principal and superintendent endorsements in the state of Illinois.
3. Successful experience as a building and district-level administrator in a public
school district in Illinois.
4. Background or experience in survey research methods.
Appointment

This is a continuing, tenure-track appointment. Highly qualified finalists who are tenured associate professors with more than 4 years in rank may be considered for appointment with tenure, pending Department, College, and University approval of tenure. Appointment is for a nine-month academic year. Contingent on available funding and demand for teaching assignments, an additional summer session appointment may be possible. Progress in rank will require demonstrations of productivity in research and publication, teaching, and service.

Deadline for Applications
December 1, 2014, or until filled

Effective Date of Employment
August 16, 2015
Application Process
Completed applications must include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, statement of research background and scholarly agenda, and a listing of at least three references with contact information. Submit all of these materials to:
Send PDF files electronically to dbaltzell@siu.edu (Diana Baltzell)
Or send hard copies to:
Search Committee – Assistant/Associate Professor
Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education 131 Pulliam Hall, Mail Code 4606
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
475 Clocktower Drive
Carbondale, IL 62901
SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Department of Educational Leadership, Sport Studies,

and Educational/Counseling Psychology, Pullman Campus

Clinical Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership Programs

Washington State University (WSU) is a major research university where teaching, research, and service are all highly valued. The Educational Leadership programs are housed within the Department of Educational Leadership, Sport Studies, and Educational/Counseling Psychology in the College of Education. Masters of Arts, Doctor of Education (EdD), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and certification (Principal, School Administrator, and Superintendent) make up the Educational Leadership programs. WSU is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a Doctoral-Research-Extensive Institution, and has three other campuses in addition to the Pullman campus (Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver). 

Position Description: The Educational Leadership faculty extend the invitation to join our collegial team through application for one clinical assistant professor on the Pullman campus, which is a full-time, non-tenure track, 9-month position with possibility of summer employment.  

This position fills the role of teaching, advising, and recruiting for the higher education emphasis in the highly successful Statewide EdD in Educational Leadership and the masters programs. Supervising student interns including seminars, portfolio completion, field visits, and job placement are additional duties. 

Candidates must be able to contribute to the ongoing development and enhancement of the Educational Leadership programs including participation in shared governance and student development. The position requires collaboration with faculty in all Educational Leadership programs across the State and engagement in scholarship of practice activities at state, regional, and national forms.  

Required Qualifications: An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or related field; successful higher education experience; experience with diverse students or communities; and ability and desire to carry out scholarship and creative activity. 

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to collaborate with colleagues in the department, college, and university; readiness to instruct students on leadership and administration in higher education; willingness to carry out distance education in a variety of modes; and expertise in one or more of the following: policy, student affairs; higher education law; or adult learning and development.

Application Process: Screening of applications will begin December 15, 2014 and will remain open until filled. The targeted starting date is August 16, 2015. Applicants should apply online at www.wsujobs.com and submit a letter of application that specifically addresses required and preferred qualifications in the position description; curriculum vitae; references’ contact information including names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses, and three letters of recommendation (who may be contacted). For additional information, contact Lynn Buckley, Search Support Manager, email: buckleyl@wsu.edu.  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  WSU is an EEO/AA educator and employer.

FACULTY POSTION IN THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION – PRIMARY GRADES

LANGAUGE AND LITERACY

Drexel University

3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA  19104 USA

Drexel University, School of Education invites applications for an Early Childhood Education faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with a focus on primary grades language and literacy development.  This is a tenure track line and would require the individual to have accomplished a well-established and distinguished program of scholarship as well as an exemplary teaching record for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.  As a faculty member, the scholar will join colleagues in the Department of “Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum.”  The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate in Early Childhood Education, or closely related field.  In association with the School of Education’s current needs and our increased involvement in Philadelphia-regional urban education issues, we seek an individual with substantive expertise in primary grades language and literacy development in association with diversity, inclusiveness, and urban education, as well as classroom teaching experience at the kindergarten – 4^th grade levels.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The individual will be expected to teach and develop courses, engage in appropriate program development, collaborate with other faculty, and advise students in the School of Education’s undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs as appropriate, including students on campus and online.  The development of a research program on early childhood language and literacy development is also an expectation for the position.  The individual will also be expected to seek external funding as well as fulfill the professional obligations of a faculty member within a research intensive university.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate should establish themselves as a scholar in the School of Education at Drexel University through:

·      Engagement in a program of applied developmental research on early childhood education that is relevant to educational and other settings;

·      Work in school readiness and the transition to the primary grades, including children at risk for academic and developmental problems across this transition;

·      Work with early learning environments, both in the home and in other education and care settings;

·      Work in and demonstrate appreciation for early childhood policy, intervention, and/or effectiveness research;

·      Demonstrated commitment to studying children in urban settings and in ethnic minority and/or immigrant families, or families affected by disabilities;

·      Demonstrated commitment to engaging in scholarship that advances our understanding of how socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, gender, immigrant status, and disability impact early childhood development and learning.

Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals, and veterans. Drexel University and the School of Education are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.

All applicants should provide a cover letter describing their research agenda and teaching experience, a curriculum vitae, two examples of their scholarship, and a list of five references.

Online applications are required.  Please apply at: https://www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1415393387828 Review of applications will begin 9 January 2015. For inquiries, please send an email to the Search Committee Chair, Dominic F. Gullo, Ph.D. at dfg28@drexel.edu.

University of Massachusetts Boston – Two Positions in Early Childhood Education

Job Description: The Department of Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) at the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks one full or associate professor, and one assistant professor with expertise in early childhood education and care and child development, or a closely related field (such as human development, child development, psychology, family studies, education policy, etc.).  Applicants for the senior level position should demonstrate an outstanding and ongoing record of teaching and scholarship, including a strong history of external funding.  The positions begin September 1, 2015. We are seeking collaborative and creative colleagues who shares UMass Boston’s commitment to urban populations and who possess global, inclusionary, and/or transdisciplinary perspectives on early education and care.  The successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the development, growth, and enhancement of programs in the early childhood area, including a new doctoral program in Early Childhood Care and Education. In particular, we are seeking scholars working on the leading edge of Early Childhood Education and Care research, particularly in the early learning sciences, global access and quality, and child development and early learning in urban, diverse, immigrant contexts.  We are looking for individuals whose expertise aligns with one or more of the following hiring priorities: 1.     Early learning curriculum, instruction, or approaches, for diverse children birth to five, in contexts such as home visiting, family child care, center based child care, Early Head Start/Head Start, and public school early childhood settings 2.     Early learning sciences or environmental design for early learning settings 3.     Child development with focus on math/science or cognitive/language development in applied settings 4.     Early education and child development in global contexts 5.     Early care and education finance, policy, leadership In addition to the above context area expertise, through this two position search we are looking to build capacity in quantitative methodologies, including expertise in the development of measurement tools and/or longitudinal methods (including experience or skills for teaching advanced quantitative methods courses). Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate evidence of or potential for external grant funding. Successful candidates will teach core courses in the Early Childhood Education Programs for undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students. Requirements: Responsibilities may include: carry out an active funded research agenda that makes significant contributions to the field of early childhood education and provides research opportunities for doctoral students; teach courses in the graduate and undergraduate early childhood education programs; supervise students in their pre-practicum and practicum settings (field experience/student teaching); advise undergraduate and graduate students; assist with curriculum development and assessment, and professional associations' accreditation; and contribute to the University's urban mission, to University and Departmental committees, and to professional associations. Candidates must have a terminal degree in Early Childhood Education/Special Education, Applied Child Development or closely related field (such as human development, psychology, family studies, education policy, etc.); in-field work experience, preferably in settings that embrace multicultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic diversity; experience teaching at the college level, both traditional and nontraditional student populations; and evidence of scholarly productivity. Candidates should provide evidence of ability to seek and obtain extramural research funding.   Additional Information: The Department values educating leaders, community engagement, academic excellence, and social justice.  Faculty are committed urban practitioners who seek to facilitate educational opportunities that promote professional excellence, highlight culture and worldview as shaping everyday meanings, and underscore the importance of 21st century skills. Visit www.cehd.umb.edu for more information. Application Instructions: To apply, please submit online: 1) a letter of interest that addresses your qualifications for the position, including academic preparation, experience, and your agenda for research, teaching, and service and 2) CV, and 3) contact information for three letters of recommendation: http://umb.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=54340 Review of applications will begin November 14, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries can be directed to Dr. Rachel Chazan Cohen through email:  rachel.cohen@umb.edu UMass Boston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.