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Faculty Position in Educational Policy and Leadership Open Rank – Tenure Track/Tenure Eligible

Employer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina (US)
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Aug 22, 2024
Website
https://www.unc.edu/
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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs
Employment Type
Full Time

Faculty Position in Educational Policy and Leadership Open Rank – Tenure Track/Tenure Eligible
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

 

Proposed Start Date
07/01/2025

Position Description:  
The School of Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations for a position in educational policy and leadership starting July 1, 2025. This is a full-time, nine-month tenure-line or tenured appointment depending on rank at the time of hire. 

Candidates will carry out a research program in the field of education policy and leadership aimed at identifying strategies to improve educational outcomes for diverse students at any educational level, from pre-K through postsecondary education. As they advance this research agenda, candidates will actively pursue external funding and contribute to collaborative and interdisciplinary research and instructional efforts across the School of Education and campus. Candidates also will (a) develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational leadership, policy, research-practice partnership, and systems change; (b) contribute to the ongoing development of undergraduate and graduate programs; © actively recruit and supervise graduate students; (d) support strategic initiatives across the School and campus; and (e) provide leadership and service at the local, state, and national levels.

Education Requirements:  
Candidates must hold a doctorate in education, policy, economics, political science, sociology, or closely related fields.

Candidates at the Assistant Professor level must have an earned doctorate at the time of hire. Candidates at the Associate Professor and Professor levels must have an established record of research, funding, teaching, and service to meet the University’s requirements for tenure and appointment at the rank. Depending on rank, candidates will demonstrate a research program that will lead to an outstanding and sustained record of scholarship and securing external funding or will already have such an established record. Candidates will have strong potential, or an established record, of outstanding university teaching and guiding students through dissertation research projects.

Qualifications and Experience:  
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong foundations in sociology, political science, economics, and/or leadership and organization studies with the ability to work cross-disciplinarily to advance our understanding of the underlying social systems and conditions that influence the implementation and impact of policies in education.

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:  https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/285865

Department Contact Name and Title:  Lora Cohen-Vogel, Professor

Department Contact Telephone or Email:  lora.cohen-vogel@unc.edu

Posting Open Date:  08/09/2024

Open Until Filled:  Yes

Office of Human Resources Contact Information:  

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu.

Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. 

If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact.

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