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Professor or Associate Professor

Employer
University of Texas at Austin
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Dec 22, 2020

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Professor or Associate Professor

College/School/Unit: College of Education
Department: Educational Leadership and Policy
Posted: Sep 11, 2020
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

Area(s): Educational Leadership; District Leadership; Leadership Development; School Improvement.

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) within the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a tenured Associate or Full Professor in Educational Leadership. The position will start in the Fall semester of 2021.

The Department is ranked among the top five public educational administration and supervision departments in the country and promotes shared values of equity, anti-racist leadership, inclusion, and diversity. We are an active and supportive community of scholars interested in studying the impact of policy on traditionally marginalized student populations, and in developing culturally responsive and innovative educational leaders committed to social justice. For more information on the department, see: https://education.utexas.edu/departments/educational-leadership-policy

We seek an individual with a highly active program of research of national and international significance that is well-versed in the practice of educational leadership. This individual will have a demonstrated scholarly research agenda in at least one of the following areas: district governance, data-informed leadership, principal and/or teacher coaching and evaluation, school improvement processes, district and school finance, organizational design and improvement, or other areas of educational leadership. The individual will also be expected to engage with scholars across the country as well as with state, district, and school partners and other stakeholders. Primary teaching responsibilities will be in our two school leadership programs, Cooperative Superintendency Program (CSP) and Texas Principal Leadership Academy (TPLA). In addition, this individual will be expected to teach both masters and doctoral students in other programs within the Department and will be able to support CSP and TPLA students in practical applications of leadership in clinical experiences. Finally, the successful candidate will have expertise in urban or rural school settings with evidence of a sustained commitment to the preparation of equity-centered school and district leaders.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, promotes the shared values of equity, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view inclusiveness and excellence as interconnected in the work of our faculty. The College of Education is particularly interested in and values candidates who have experience working with diverse and underserved populations, and show a demonstrated commitment to improving access and conditions in educational and health settings for children, adults, families, schools, and communities.

As a leading College of Education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools, and communities. In our efforts to align our college to address the most pressing challenges in the fields of education and health, we have launched a new strategic vision known as Reimagine Education (see https://education.utexas.edu/about/office-dean/reimagine-education). In advancing this effort, we have organized our academic and research aspirations around three Signature Impact Areas: Advancing Equity and Eliminating Disparities in Health and Education, Attending to Place and Context, and Thriving through Transitions.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in educational leadership, administration, or policy, or a relevant social science discipline and a strong record of scholarship appropriate for a tenured appointment at the University of Texas. In addition, candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to equity and anti-racist leadership as evidenced by past and/or current research, teaching, and service activities. The candidate would ideally have administrative experience at the school or district level. This position also requires the individual to engage in research relevant to the PK -12 educational community as well as foster partnerships with local school districts and other stakeholders. Also, the candidate will be expected to teach and advise students at the master's and doctoral levels, supervise dissertations, and participate in program development across all areas within the department. The successful candidate should have experience in serving as a tenured or tenure-track faculty member at peer institutions and must also demonstrate evidence of successful grant writing to support their research and/or to advance programmatic goals.

The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship state-university of Texas. It values and supports interdisciplinary research, providing outstanding access to populations, including those historically underserved in research and education, across the lifespan and opportunities for collaboration with world-renowned faculty. Austin, Texas is an exciting, welcoming, and inclusive city with the reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.

The position is supported by a competitive start-up package, compensation appropriate to rank and experience, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities. Hiring is contingent upon funding.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin October 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please provide all requested materials by October 31, 2020.

Applicants should upload the following items to the Interfolio system: apply.interfolio.com/78741
  • Cover Letter with contact information
  • Full C.V.
  • Research Statement that includes research accomplishments and future research direction
  • Teaching Statement
  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement detailing how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has or will help to address education disparities.
  • Up to 3 representative publications
  • A list of 3 references with contact information

UT Austin is an equal opportunity institution that is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We encourage qualified applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Zhandra Andrade (z.andrade@austin.utexas.edu). Questions about the position can be directed to the Co-Chairs of the search committee: Dr. Pedro Reyes (preyes@austin.utexas.edu) or Dr. David DeMatthews (ddematthews@austin.utexas.edu).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.


To apply, visit https://faculty.utexas.edu/career/64372

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