TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Job no: 99821-FA
Work type: Faculty-Full Time
Department:EDUC/CURRIC & INSTR
Location: Madison
Categories: Academic Advising, Student Services/Support, Instructional, Instructional Design

Position Summary:

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a tenure track Assistant Professor in the area of Early Childhood Education. We are interested in candidates whose research focuses on equity in early childhood education, including work that examines early childhood pedagogy, teacher education, and the lived experiences of children, families and teachers. Preference will be given to candidates with research and teaching experience with culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is dedicated to a program of excellence and leadership in Early Childhood Education and is home to scholars across campus interested in young children, families, teachers and communities. Research is integrated with teaching, curriculum development and service, particularly as it relates to programming for the teacher education program. The successful applicant will join the newly formed Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (CRECE - https://crece.wceruw.), where researchers address issues of equitable opportunities for families and children birth-age 8, teacher education and professional development, curriculum, policy and pedagogy.

Principal Duties:

-Engage in an productive program of research and publication
-Teach undergraduate teacher education and graduate courses in early childhood education and other areas of interest
-Participate in the teacher education program through instruction and working with TAs in the program;
-Advise graduate students and mentor them through research apprenticeship;
-Participate in shared governance and provide leadership and service at the national, state, and local levels.

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction and the University of Wisconsin-Madison are committed to fostering faculty diversity. We encourage applications from potential candidates of all race, class gender, sexuality, ability and nationality, religious and other group identities; and we encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate ability to foster an inclusive work environment and work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Degree and Area of Specialization:

An earned doctoral degree in early childhood education (or a closely related area) expected by start date.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:

-An active record of scholarship and productivity commensurate with experience.
-Strong potential for seeking and attracting external funding.
-Excellent methodological skills across multiple methods.
-Experience teaching at the early childhood level with diverse populations is desirable.

Department(s):

A172000-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/CURRIC & INSTR

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 17, 2020

Salary:

Minimum $80,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Applications should be completed and submitted online at http://jobs.wisc.edu

Applications should include the following uploaded documents: a) Letter of application b) a current Curriculum Vitae; c) two (2) samples of scholarly writing as one document; d) for recent doctoral students, a sample of the doctoral dissertation and e) a PhD transcript.

Applicants should also fill out the form included in the application with the names and contact information of three (3) references. Letters will be solicited for finalists.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 15, 2019, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Contact:

Beth Graue
beth.graue@wisc.edu
608-263-2736
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

99821-FA

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

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Applications Open: Aug 23 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: