Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Urban Education
Job Description
Position Number:
105422Title:
Assistant ProfessorFunctional Title:
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Urban EducationCategory Status:
02-Faculty Non-Tenured, On TrackApplicant Search Category:
FacultyUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
EDUC-Teaching and Learning, Policy and LeadershipCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership (TLPL) in the College of Education at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a tenure-track position in Urban Education at the rank of Assistant, or Associate.
Located in the Washington, DC-Baltimore corridor, the University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship research university committed to rigorous research, quality teaching, and informed public service. TLPL pursues the creation of educational opportunities that enable all individuals to realize their full potential as citizens in a pluralistic society. We seek candidates who are committed to an inclusive campus environment that is positive and affirming of the race, ethnicity, gender, language, sexual orientation, religion, health, and cultural experiences of all students, faculty, and staff.
The Department is deeply committed to equity and excellence, embraces a broad range of theoretical and methodological orientations, values collaborative research, and encourages faculty to work across disciplinary and institutional boundaries. In addition to urban education, the ideal candidate for this position may have expertise in any number of relevant topics and disciplines (e.g., teacher education, ethnic/cultural studies, sociology, anthropology). Applicants from all related disciplinary areas are encouraged to apply and share their experiences working with a diverse range of faculty, staff, and students, and their contributions to a culture of equity and inclusivity.
Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Earned a doctorate and have expertise and research interests in the educational experiences of racially/ethnically marginalized communities in the U.S.
Experience:
Earned a doctorate and have expertise and research interests in the educational experiences of racially/ethnically marginalized communities in the U.S.
Experience:
- Has a record of research that complements TLPL.
- Has published in respected refereed journals, conferences, and professional outlets.
- Can develop collaborative relationships with diverse colleagues in the university, school systems, state agencies, research institutes, and policy network.
- Has a record of pursuing and/or securing internal and/or external funding.
- Is strongly committed to the diversity, mission and equity goals of the TLPL Department;
- Has a record of institutional and national service.
- Can contribute to the preparation of educational scholars, practitioners, and leaders.
Expectations are commensurate with the rank sought (Assistant, or Associate).
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Expertise in critical, theoretical frameworks pertaining to race and gender (e.g., Critical Race Theory, BlackCrit; Anti-Blackness, Afro-Pessimism, Afro-Futurism, Community Cultural Wealth, Black Feminist Thought, Womanism, Intersectionality);
- Experience advising doctoral students and teaching doctoral-level courses;
- Experience teaching qualitative and/or mixed methods research courses; and
- Record of service to schools and school systems, local communities, and/or community-based organizations.
Additional Information:
All applications will be processed through the University of Maryland eTerp2 system. For best consideration, applications are due by October 15, 2024, but will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates will upload to https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings: (1) a detailed letter describing how you meet the criteria listed above, including academic background, research agenda, prior teaching experience, and service/outreach, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a one-page statement describing your experiences with and commitments to equity in your research, teaching, and service/outreach, (4) a one-page description of your teaching philosophy, (5) two examples of your scholarship, and (6) names and contact information for three professional references to be entered in the online application. For questions about the position, please contact the Search Committee Co-Chairs, Tara M. Brown (tmbrown@umd.edu) and Rossina Zamora Liu (rzliu@umd.edu). For questions about the online application process, please contact Maria Somarriba (msomarri@umd.edu).
Posting Date:
08/22/2024Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
10/15/2024Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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