Jobs Openings in the UCR School of Education
Faculty Positions in the School of Education
Assistant or Associate Professor STEM Education and Equity
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of STEM Education and Equity. The position will commence as early as January 1, 2025, or as negotiated.
We are seeking a faculty member with commitments to advancing the field of equity and justice-based STEM Education. This includes research that expands perspectives and ideas, utilizes and builds on critical theoretical and methodological approaches, and demonstrates expertise in critical epistemic foundations that challenge and reimagine dominant, Eurocentric approaches to STEM education. Candidates could take on a variety of specific research directions and inquiries within STEM education across a variety of levels (e.g., systemic, structural, institutional). We are most interested in candidates invested in advancing research on the social constructs that impact STEM access such as identity, socialization, racialization, and more. Additionally, we especially encourage applicants with commitments to reclaiming Indigenous, or other non-dominant epistemologies in STEM, that draw from asset-based and culturally sustaining, justice-oriented theoretical foundations.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Marsha Ing.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01880
Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching, and Program Director Position in the area of Counseling
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenured Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching and Program Director in the area of Counseling. The position will commence as early as January 1, 2025, or as negotiated.
We are seeking an innovative scholar whose research, training, and leadership in the role as Program Director will contribute significantly to developing a nationally-recognized Counseling program. Ideal candidates will have an established record of exemplary scholarship in counseling, engage that research through a lens that is culturally and linguistically responsive to racially minoritized communities, and have a commitment to the training, advising, and teaching of diverse graduate students in a newly developed counseling program.
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair Michael Solis, michael.solis@ucr.edu.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01921.
For the Associate Professor series this is a research intensive position. To find detailed information on this series see: https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-200.pdf.
For the Associate Professor of Teaching series this is a teaching intensive position. To find detailed information on this series see: https://academicpersonnel.ucr.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/LecturersSOEandPSOEGuidelinesFinal_7.27.21.pdf.
Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching, and Ed.D. Director, K-12 Educational Leadership for Racial Equity and Justice
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) invites applications for a full-time, tenured Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching, and Ed.D. Program Director position in the area of K-12 Educational Leadership for Racial Equity and Justice. The position will include 11 months of directing, teaching, research, and other service responsibilities, and one month a year is reserved just for research. The position will commence as early as July 1, 2024, or as negotiated.
We are seeking an Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching with substantive experience working in K-12 schools and school leadership who has the theoretical grounding of critical and transformative education (i.e. culturally sustaining pedagogy, critical race theory, critical pedagogy, Ethnic Studies), and the practical experience to help build and lead a program in Educational Leadership through a racial justice and equity lens. This hire would join and lead a team to vision the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership that mirrors the racial equity and justice-focused mission of the SOE, serve as the Director of the Ed.D., and support the development of a Principal Leadership Program (PLI).
Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Professor Rita Kohli rita.kohli@ucr.edu.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01834
Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching, and Program Director Position in School Psychology
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside invites applications and nominations for a full-time, tenured Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Teaching, and Program Director Position in School Psychology. The position will commence as early as January 1, 2024, or as negotiated.
We are seeking an innovative scholar whose research, training, and leadership in the role as Program Director will contribute significantly to our nationally-recognized School Psychology PhD program. Ideal candidates will have an established record of exemplary scholarship in school psychology, engage that research through a lens that is culturally and linguistically responsive to racially minoritized communities, and have a commitment to the training, advising, and teaching of diverse graduate students in the school psychology program.
The Program Director will provide leadership and collaboratively engage in long-term planning for the School Psychology program. Responsibilities of the director include mentoring faculty in the School Psychology program; evaluating curriculum; maintaining program accreditations and approval (APA, NASP, CCTC); overseeing student enrollment, progress, and recruitment and retention activities; and coordination of graduate student field placements. The director can also support SOE initiatives and the development of new programs that align with the university’s and school’s goals for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01783
Supervisor of Teacher Education
The School of Education Teacher Education Program (TEP) invites applications for two Supervisor of Teacher Education positions. UCR SOE Graduate students that meet commission requirements are encouraged to apply. One position will be based at UCR and is open to all subjects, with special consideration for Spanish, English, and Multiple Subject. The second position is open to all subjects and will be based out of UCR’s Palm Desert Center. These positions are for one year, in a cohort- based program, and may be part time or full time.
We are seeking applicants who have culturally sustaining and equity-focused expertise in the areas of teaching linguistically and culturally diverse students and in mentoring or supervising teachers. Supervisors teach courses identified for student and/or intern teaching seminars, student and/or intern teaching field experiences, and teaching performance assessment. Supervisors are expected to provide high quality instruction, mentorship, and supervision to a cohort of diverse pre-service and/or intern teachers according to California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and program requirements; assist in program events, trainings, and meetings; and, complete course syllabi, program reports and required documentation according to deadlines.
Interested individuals should send an electronic application, including a cover letter (specify which position you are applying for, UCR or Palm Desert), curriculum vitae (CV), three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of contributions to diversity to https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01890.
Teaching Positions in the School of Education
Lecturer 2025-2026
The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) is committed to its mission to advance equitable educational systems and practices which are driven by core values of equity, evidence, excellence, community, critical thinking, and compassion. We seek to hire part-time and/or full-time Lecturers beginning the Fall Quarter for the 2025-2026 academic year to teach an array of courses. Applicants will be selected from this pool for one year or a single quarter appointment as needed; some appointments begin in the fall quarter and others in winter, spring, or summer quarters. These positions are subject to the availability of funding and, depending on the circumstances, may be taught remotely. Priority consideration will be given to individuals previously appointed as a Lecturer with the SOE. 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 in culturally responsive and sustaining ways. Responsibilities: Teach one or more undergraduate and/or graduate courses, depending on the need and the candidate’s experience and availability. Duties will include full responsibility for course preparation and presentation, including but not limited to, lectures, preparation and grading of exams, office hours outside of class, and supervision of teaching assistants or readers if assigned.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02068
Assistant Professional Researcher
The University of California Riverside School of Education is launching a new initiative in partnership with the Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation to ensure worldwide equitable access to evidence-based, high quality childhood sexual abuse prevention materials and curriculum. Thus, the School of Education invites applications for an Assistant Professional Researcher position. This is a full-time, four-year position funded by a private donor.
Interested individuals should apply at https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF01967