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Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Urban Teacher Education

Employer
Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI
Location
Indiana, United States
Salary
Salary Commensurate with experience
Date posted
Nov 15, 2021

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education
Employment Level
Non-Tenured Track
Employment Type
Full Time

The Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI in Indianapolis is seeking an exemplary Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor to contribute to our progressive urban teacher education programs. The ideal candidate should have expertise with teaching and scholarship strengths in teacher education, with a focus on foundations of education, curriculum studies, social studies education, or urban/multicultural education; a commitment to urban education and communities; and a readiness to partner with local schools to provide transformative teacher education.

The School of Education at IUPUI is an urban serving institution located in the heart of Indianapolis. Our school of education has approximately 30 full time faculty all of whom are actively engaged in teaching, scholarship of teaching, and research focused on urban education. Many of our faculty have scholarship interests that focus on social justice and anti-racist practices, partnerships with urban communities and schools, and critical perspectives in education. Faculty in our teacher education programs are committed to preparing teachers to enact transformative practices in urban schools, field-based experiences that support our teacher candidates, and diversifying the teacher workforce. For more information, visit our website at: www.education.iupui.edu.

As the state’s premier urban research institution, IUPUI is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will not only enhance our representational diversity but whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. IUPUI condemns racism in all its forms and has taken an anti-racist stance that moves beyond mere statements to interrogating its policies, procedures, and practices. We hope to identify individuals who will assist in our mission to dismantle racism so that everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IUPUI.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement urban teacher education curriculum that grounds pre-service teachers in deep understanding of critical social justice pedagogy, human development, and urban communities within strong field-based experiences.
  • Collaborate with faculty in the urban teacher education programs to develop mutually beneficial partnerships with local schools.
  • Lead or assist in ongoing program development, innovation, and evaluation.
  • Engage in the scholarship of teaching.
  • Provide service to department, university, community, and professional organizations.

Required Qualifications: 

  • Earned doctorate in Education with emphasis in one or more of these areas: foundations of education (in one or more areas- sociology, history, or philosophy of education), social studies teacher education, curriculum studies, or urban/multicultural education.
  • Curricular and instructional expertise in Culturally Relevant/Sustaining Pedagogy and other asset pedagogies.
  • Record of positive impact with youth in urban schools, universities, and/or communities.
  • Capacity to teach undergraduate courses in teacher education programs and graduate courses at the masters and doctoral level.
  • Critical pedagogy and scholarship addressing issues of power, privilege and empowerment and the ways these issues affect children and communities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum of three years of classroom teaching experience in an urban setting.
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to urban issues.
  • Experience or interest in forming partnerships with urban schools to support prospective and practicing teachers in linguistically, culturally and economically diverse settings.
  • Experience or desire to work with diverse and/or underserved populations.
  • Experience in integrating technology into teaching.

Application: Candidates should submit (a) letter of application describing their specific qualifications for the position, teaching and scholarly interests, civic engagement, and articulation of how their teaching, service and scholarly interests contribute to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion; (b) curriculum vita; and (c) one syllabus. Candidates should also provide the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for at least three professional references. All application materials must be submitted online at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/11903.

Application Deadline: Applications received by January 15, 2022 are assured full consideration. Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. The starting date is August 1, 2022. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Direct questions about the position or program to Dr. Monica Medina, Search Committee Chair, at mmedina@iupui.edu. IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who require accommodations to participate in the application process should notify Ashley Clemons at indysoe@iupui.edu with appropriate advance notice. We seek greater diversity in our faculty and welcome applications from People of Color, individuals with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and members of other underrepresented groups.

Indiana University is an equal employment and Affirmative Action Employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination which includes contact information.

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