Assistant Professor of Education and Urban Studies

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Position Information

Position Title
Assistant Professor of Education and Urban Studies

Job Description Summary
The Barnard College, Columbia University Programs in Education and Urban Studies invite applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor in the field of urban education beginning in the fall of 2023. Areas of specialization within U.S. urban education (also including a comparative perspective) are open, and preference will be for scholars whose research addresses questions of justice and equity, including in one or more of the following: educational policy and practice; social contexts of urban education; comparative urban education; and the history of urban education. Candidates with experience in P-12 education are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD in Education. Candidates should have a promising research agenda and record of scholarship, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Teaching will include courses in both programs.


Type of Position
Faculty

Department
Urban Studies

Full or Part Time
Full Time


Position Summary Information

Essential Duties Summary
Teaching will include undergraduate courses in both Urban Studies and Education.


Required Qualification Summary
Applicants must have a PhD in Education. Candidates should have a promising research agenda and record of scholarship, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Preferred Qualification Summary
Areas of specialization within U.S. urban education (also including a comparative perspective) are open, and preference will be for scholars whose research addresses questions of justice and equity, including in one or more of the following: educational policy and practice; social contexts of urban education; comparative urban education; and the history of urban education. Candidates with experience in P-12 education are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a PhD in Education. Candidates should have a promising research agenda and record of scholarship, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching.



Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.


Open Date
07/01/2022

Open Until Filled
Yes

Additional Information
Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes statements on research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and the contact information for three academic references. Candidates' statements on research and teaching should address their past experiences with, or future plans for, advancing diversity, equity and inclusion through their research, teaching and/or service.

Review of applications will begin on September 30 and continue until the position is filled. Barnard College, Columbia University is a liberal arts college partnered with a Research 1 university. The Education and Urban Studies Programs are based at Barnard College, serving all undergraduate liberal arts students across Columbia University. Barnard faculty also have the opportunity to work with graduate students. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community. We especially encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, LGBT people, people from diverse economic backgrounds, and individuals from other underrepresented groups.



Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Writing Sample

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1

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