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Assistant Professor in Higher Education Administration and Policy
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open date: November 2nd, 2018
Next review date: January 2nd, 2019
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: June 28th, 2019
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
DESCRIPTION
The Graduate School of Education (GSOE) at the University of California, Riverside continues to develop its research and scholarly capacity through its nationally recognized faculty and maintain its place among the outstanding University of California institutions. We are growing steadily and seek highly productive and innovative faculty who are committed to preparing the next generation of higher education leaders and scholars. We invite applications and nominations for an assistant professor tenure-track faculty position in the area of Higher Education Administration and Policy. The position will commence as early as July 1, 2019 or as negotiated.
The UCR Higher Education Administration and Policy graduate program seeks to prepare student affairs and postsecondary leaders who understand and work to transform institutional structures, policies, and practices contributing to inequities in higher education and society. We seek candidates who have the capacity to be exemplary scholars in the field of higher and postsecondary education, including established early stage scholars, postdoctoral fellows, and recent doctoral degree recipients. Ideal candidates will demonstrate this commitment through higher education focused scholarship in two or more of the following broad areas (1) College access, equity, and inclusion, (2) Student affairs and non-traditional college student experiences, (3) Organizational and leadership studies, (4) Sociological and critical theories of race and racialization, (5) Policy, and (6) Finance and Financial Aid. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching both graduate and undergraduate students. Preference will be given to candidates with ability and interest in teaching methodology, finance, or policy courses focused on postsecondary institutions. The successful candidate will have a clear research agenda and the potential for or success in securing extramural research funding. Candidates who have experience or evidence of potential for quality teaching and student mentoring, and whose research agenda clearly demonstrates a scholarly commitment to equity will be given the highest consideration. An earned doctorate in higher education or a related social science discipline is required by July 2019. Salary and research support will be commensurate with an appointment within the University of California system.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body and is ranked the 35th public university in the nation and 85th university overall, according to U.S. News & World Report. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.
Inquiries should be directed to search committee co-chairs Drs. Uma Jayakumar (umajaya@ucr.edu) or Eddie Comeaux (eddie.comeaux@ucr.edu).
Interested candidates should submit an electronic application to
https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01046 that includes a cover letter describing current and proposed future areas of research, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, a diversity statement and 3-5 letters of reference.
Individuals who are selected for campus interviews will be asked to provide publications and/or additional information. Review of applicants will begin on January 2, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong
institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Cover Letter
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
Reference requirements
3-5 letters of reference required
Lecturer 2018-2019
RECRUITMENT PERIOD
Open July 30th, 2018 through April 1st, 2019
DESCRIPTION
The Graduate School of Education, University of California, Riverside, is seeking to fill several one-quarter temporary teaching positions (Lecturer) for the 2018-2019 academic year. These positions are subject to the availability of funding.
Qualifications: Candidates will have either an advanced degree (Ph.D. or Ed. D. degree preferred) or a Master’s degree and a minimum of five years of demonstrated teaching experience in Education or a related field. We are particularly interested in applicants who have expertise in teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students.
Appointments will begin April 1, 2019 (Spring), June 24, 2019 (Summer) and continue for one quarter.
Applications are welcome from persons qualified to teach:
Spring 2019
Education 112S: Understanding Assessment in Education
Education 116S: The Exceptional Child
Education 117: Educational Statistics
Education 214C: Educational Research: Experimental Design
Education 283: Analyzing the Practice of Teaching
Education 320C: Integrating Technology into Classroom Practice
Summer 2019
EDUC 005: Introduction to Education Studies
EDUC 044: Principles of Healthful Living
EDUC 109S: Education in a Diverse Society
EDUC 110S: Learning Theory and Psychology in Education
EDUC 133: Issues and Trends in Special Education
EDUC 116S: The Exceptional Child
EDUC 175S: Language Development in Content Areas
EDUC 280L: Foundations in Education: The Learner
Interested candidates should submit electronic applications, including a cover letter of interest, a curriculum vita, teaching statement, recent teaching evaluations, list of three references and a statement of contribution to diversity. Review of applicants will begin September 4, 2018 and may continue until positions are filled. Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00955
The descriptions of our courses are in the online catalog: www.catalog.ucr.edu. Please indicate in your cover letter what qualifies you for each of the courses you are interested in teaching and the quarters you are available. In addition, please specify any single or multiple subject or educational credentials, certificates or licenses you possess. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Janet Harshman at janet.harshman@ucr.edu.
UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.
The University of California, Riverside is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
REQUIREMENTS
Document requirements
- Cover Letter - Please include courses you are interested in and the quarter(s) you are available to teach.
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Teaching - Philosophy of Teaching
- Teaching Evaluations
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
Reference requirements
3-5 required (contact information only)