The University of Michigan ‑ Flint

Department of Education - School of Education and Human Services

Assistant/Associate Professors - Educational Leadership

The Education Department at the University of Michigan‑Flint is seeking to fill two positions in Educational Leadership at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.  We are looking for creative, visionary, and energetic faculty members for our innovative Education Specialist and Doctor of Education programs in Educational Leadership.  Responsibilities will include teaching (including teaching online, evenings, weekends, and at off-campus locations), collaborative program oversight, advising, research and publishing, and service to the university and community.

Requirements include an earned doctorate in educational leadership, educational administration, or closely related field; an established or emerging research agenda with evidence of successful scholarship; professional experiences in educational leadership; experience working with a variety of constituencies including administrators, teachers and community partners; and demonstrated understanding of theories of educational leadership as well as of trends and issues in curriculum and instruction. Substantial expertise with quantitative research methods is strongly desired. Candidates with university-level teaching experience and successful central office experience in P-12 school systems are preferred, as are candidates who are qualified to teach university courses in other education-related subject areas.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jeff Kupperman at jkupp@umflint.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.

The University of Michigan ‑ Flint

Department of Education - School of Education and Human Services

Assistant Professor – Early Childhood Education

The Education Department at the University of Michigan‑Flint is seeking to fill the position of Assistant Professor in Early Childhood Education.  We are looking for a creative, visionary, and energetic faculty member for our innovative programs in Early Childhood Education.  Responsibilities will include teaching (including teaching online, evenings, and off campus sites), collaborative program oversight, advising, research and publishing, and service to the university and community.

Requirements include an earned doctorate in early childhood education or closely related field; an established or emerging research agenda; professional experiences in Pre-K-8 educational settings; experience working with a variety of P-12 constituencies including students, teachers, administrators, and/or community partners; expertise in curricular and program development; knowledge and training of theories of early childhood education, and an understanding of state and national trends, issues, and advancements in early childhood education. Expertise in early childhood mathematics, infants and toddlers, and other early childhood curricular content areas is strongly desired. The faculty member will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses.  Candidates with university-level teaching are preferred, as are candidates who are qualified to teach university courses in other education-related subject areas.

 Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Aviva Dorfman adorfman@umflint.edu or Dr. Christine Kenney, ckmeyer@umflint.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

University of Michigan-Flint

Department of Education – School of Education and Human Services

Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics Education

The Education Department at the University of Michigan-Flint is seeking to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Mathematics Education with expertise in elementary and early childhood mathematics.  UM-Flint is poised to be a national model for the mathematics teaching preparation of elementary and early childhood teachers as eight mathematics education courses are required of all candidates, well over the national average.

Requirements include an earned doctorate in mathematics education or a closely related field with university-level teaching and research experience.  Preference will be given to candidates with PreK-8 teaching experience, and to those who are qualified to teach in other education-related subject areas, as well as teaching online, evenings, and at off-campus sites.  Candidates are also expected to have a commitment to the educational aspirations of diverse students; knowledge of issues of multiculturism, diversity, and equity; and an interest in school partnerships and community initiatives.

The faculty member will teach undergraduate courses in elementary mathematics education; help develop a master’s degree in elementary mathematics; engage in service to the department, school, and university; and maintain an active agenda of scholarly activities and research.

Inquiries may be directed Dr. Matt Wyneken, mwyneken@umflint.edu.  Review of applications will begin fall 2014 and continue until the position is filled.  This job posting can be found at umjobs.org.

 The University of Michigan - Flint

Department of Education - School of Education and Human Services Assistant/ Associate Professor - Special Education

The Education Department at the University of Michigan-Flint is seeking to fill the position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Special Education.  We are looking for a creative, visionary, and energetic faculty member for our innovative programs in Special Education.  Responsibilities will include teaching (including teaching online, evenings, and some weekends), collaborative program oversight, advising, research and publishing, and service to the university and community.

Requirements include an earned doctoratein special education or closely related field; an established or emerging research agenda; professional experiences in educational settings; experience working with a variety of P-12 constituencies including students, teachers,administrators, and/or community partners; expertise in curricular

and program development; knowledge and training of theories of special education, and an understanding of state and national trends, issues,and advancements in special education. Substantial expertise with program development and knowledge of state and national standards is strongly desired. Candidates with university-level teaching and successful P-12 school systems are preferred, as are candidates who are qualified to teach university courses in other education-related subject areas.

Inquiries may be directedto Dr. Sharman Siebenthal Adams at sharmans@umflint. edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The campus of the University of Michigan-Flint is located on the Flint River near the city's cultural center, and has an enrollment of over 8,000 students.  It is approximately an hour's drive to Ann Arbor, East Lansing, and Detroit. The Education Department currently offers undergraduate teacher education programs in elementary education, early childhood education, and secondary education; master's programs in special education, early childhood education, literacy, and educational technology, as well as a master's with certification; and Ed. Specialist and Doctor of Education programs in educational leadership.

For further information on the Education Department and School of Education and Human Services, you are invited to visit the University's website at www.umflint.edu. This job posting can be found at umjobs.org.

All application materials must be submitted electronically.  To apply, submit a letter of application specifying qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; teaching statement; samples of syllabi; teaching evaluations; research statement; samples of publications; and names/contact information of at least three references to Educational Leadership Search Committee, c/o Coleen Beamish, Education Department, University of Michigan‑Flint, Department of Education, 303 East Kearsley, 430 French Hall, Flint, MI 48502‑1950, e-mail cbeamish@umflint.edu.  

The University of Michigan - Flint is dedicated to building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multi-cultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women. The University of Michigan-Flint is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.

The faculty of the University of Michigan - Flint Education Department is a creative, collaborative group of individuals devoted to progressive teacher preparation.  As we maintain our specialized programs and cultivate signature new programs, we invite qualified individuals who are interested in joining a dynamic team to apply.

All application materials must be submitted electronically.  To apply, please submit a letter of application specifying qualifications for the position; curriculum vita; teaching statement, evaluations, and sample syllabi; research statement and sample publications; and names and contact information of at least three references to: Elementary Mathematics Search Committee, c/o Ms. Coleen Beamish, cbeamish@umflint.edu

The University of Michigan-Flint is dedicated to building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multi-cultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from minorities and women.  The University of Michigan-Flint is an Equal Opportunity//Affirmative Action Institution.