Assistant Professor

Job Summary:

The Department of Educational Policy Studies seeks a candidate who will contribute to the department's expertise in educational policy and practice. Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. or terminal degree in educational policy studies, political science, public policy, sociology, or a related field by the position start date. Expertise in out-of-school contexts is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties:
The individual hired for the position is expected to conduct original research and generate scholarly publications sufficient for tenure at a major research university; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational policy studies, with a focus on social sciences and education; supervise and serve on the committees of Master's and Doctoral candidates; serve on departmental, School of Education, and university committees; and engage in professional service at the university, local, regional, national and/or international level commensurate with their appointment level. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

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Education:

Required
PhD
Earned doctorate (or equivalent), by starting date, in educational policy studies, political science, public policy, or sociology. Preference for a focus on out-of-school contexts.

Qualifications:

Minimum Years and Types of Work Experience:
Candidates should have earned or be completing a PhD or terminal degree in educational policy studies, political science, public policy, or sociology
Expertise in out-of-school contexts is strongly preferred
Evidence of established research and scholarship
Evidence of success in securing external funding to support research preferred
Evidence of excellence in teaching preferred
Demonstrated commitment to furthering socially just education
Experience working with diverse students and colleagues preferred

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 21, 2023