Associate/Full Professor of Family and Community Influences on Education and Health, College of

Associate/Full Professor of Family and Community Influences on Education and Health, College of Education, The University of Texas at Austin

College/School/Unit: College of Education
Department: Kinesiology and Health Education
Posted: Sep 16, 2022
Apply By: Open until filled

Description

The College of Education (COE) is seeking a faculty member at the Associate or Full Professor level with expertise in the design, development, delivery, and/or the rigorous evaluation (e.g., single case design, randomized controlled trials, qualitative research) of psychosocial and/or academic programs focused on linguistically and culturally diverse children, adolescents and their families, and the study of contextual factors that may influence the impact of such programs on children and families. Competitive candidates will show a commitment to collaboration with historically excluded populations and complex, under-resourced service systems (e.g., schools, primary care clinics, child welfare, social services).

Scholarly emphases may include the role of family and community factors in promoting academic and/or psychosocial success, family literacy among emerging bilingual populations, family-school engagement, and community influences on education and/or psychosocial outcomes. The successful candidate will have an established record of success in (1) conducting high-quality applied research, (2) obtaining external funding, (3) disseminating scholarly, evidence-based information to multiple audiences, and (4) training and mentoring students, post-doctoral fellows, and early career faculty.

This is a College-wide search for an accomplished scholar who will have an appointment within one of our five departments: Curriculum & Instruction; Educational Leadership & Policy; Educational Psychology; Kinesiology & Health Education; and Special Education. A secondary appointment in at least one other of these departments is possible. There will also be opportunities for research collaborations between members of the College, the Dell Medical School, the UT School of Public Health, and other schools and colleges.

As a collaborative group of faculty and staff in the College, we work together with our students and members of our local and state community to promote 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 our work. We are agents of change committed to transforming education and behavioral 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. We seek candidates who are supportive of our collective aspirations and focused on work within one or more of our Signature Impact Areas.

Success in this position will be supported by a competitive start-up package, by compensation appropriate to rank and experience, and by the provision of ongoing access to research resources. Hiring is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in Education, Psychology, Human Development and Family Sciences, Sociology, Public Health, or a related field
• A clear record of scholarly excellence that is in line with appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level at a R1-level research university
• A strong record or potential for a strong record of extramural funding that is in line with an Associate or Full Professor level at a R1-level research university

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams of researchers and staff, including members from a variety of career levels
• Demonstrated ability to integrate interdisciplinarity and multiple methodologies in planning and conducting research
• Experience working at multiple levels of the social ecology to support positive child, adolescent and adult outcomes
• A demonstrated capacity to conduct, administer, and sustain a significant program of research focused on linguistically and culturally diverse children, adolescents, and their families
• A record of excellence in the training and mentoring of students, post-doctoral fellows, early-career research staff and faculty members
• Demonstrated interest in the training and mentoring of individuals from historically excluded populations and new populations of students on campus (e.g., first-generation college students)
• A history of involvement in productive and enduring community partnership

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin on November 14, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please provide all requested materials by this date.

Applicants should upload the following items to the Interfolio system:

• Cover Letter with contact information and that reflects research, teaching and service accomplishments. Please discuss how these reflect equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Full C.V.
• Research Statement that includes past research accomplishments, current research projects, and planned future research directions.
• Up to 3 representative publications that illustrate expertise in the desired focus area.
• A list of 3 references with contact information.

The College comprises a robust set of undergraduate and graduate programs across five departments and is regularly ranked among the top five public colleges of education in the country. 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 learn more about the commitment of the University to diversity, please visit https://provost.utexas.edu/diversity.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Laura Meitz (lmeitz@austin.utexas.edu). For questions about the position, please contact Dr. Alexandra Loukas (alexandra.loukas@austin.utexas.edu) and Dr. J. Mark Eddy (mark.eddy@austin.utexas.edu), College-Wide Search Committee Co-Chairs.

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/103422



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