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Eveleen LortonEndowed Junior Chairfor Pedagogy Innovation and Excellence
The Department of Teaching and Learning University of Miami (UM) School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) is conducting a search for an early to mid career faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor whose expertise and program of research will further the Departments mission to foster innovation and excellence in educational practice. The successful candidate will be appointed as the Eveleen LortonEndowed Junior Chairfor Pedagogy Innovation and Excellence
The Department welcomes applications from outstanding scholars whose work centers equity and inclusion both in teacher learning and development. Candidates should have experience working in racially ethnically linguistically and economically diverse schools and communities and in building sustainable schooluniversity partnerships. Candidates should have the potential for or a record of accomplishment in scholarly research publication extramural funding teaching and service that would qualify them for tenure at an AAU university.
We are seeking a colleague whose scholarly focus may include:
Robust research agenda related to equitable and inclusive approaches in teacher learning and development
Focus on bridging research to educational practice through collaborative partnerships in urban settings
Commitment to educational equity through supportive practices for teacher learning and development
Knowledge of culturally relevant/responsive/sustaining pedagogy that supports all students learning and development
Emphasis on educational transformation and innovation through the development of equityoriented teachers as agents of change
Leadership in the dual (elementary education and special education) certification teacher preparation program
Required Qualifications
Earned PhD in curriculum & instruction teacher education literacy/reading education special education STEM education or a related field of education
Demonstrated success or high potential to obtain external funding for research and/or professional development initiatives
Demonstrated experience in supporting teachers to meet the educational needs of linguistically and culturally diverse students
Demonstrated advocacy for and/or work with communities historically underserved and marginalized by educational policies and practice
Demonstrated ability to mentor doctoral students with a range of research interests and career objectives
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant experience working in elementary and secondary schools
Strong interest in program development including both degree programs and community and school districtbased partnerships
The duties of this position within the Department may include: (a) teaching and mentoring of pre service and in service teachers; (b) actively pursuing extramural funding (c) community building with schooluniversity partnership; (d) implementation of a substantive program of research; (e) mentoring doctoral students; (f) Department leadership; (g) collaboration with other faculty in the Department and SEHD on research and teaching as appropriate; (h) departmental and university service commensurate with rank; and (i) other duties as outlined in the Faculty Manual.
Candidates should submit
A cover letter.
Current curriculum vitae.
Professional statement explaining how you will provide innovative leadership and contribute to the Schools pursuit of excellence in research teaching service and community engagement and describing your experience in working with diverse populations and students and in enhancing the diversity equity and inclusion of students faculty and/or staff (maximum of 3 pages).
Contact information for three refer(name institution and email) who can comment on relevant accomplishments.
Review of candidates will begin on December 9 2024.
The Department of Teaching and Learning
The Department of Teaching and Learning is committed to improving the education of all students providing high quality teacher education to preservice teachers and offering professional learning opportunities for inservice teachers. We prepare the next generation of specialists and researchers who will serve as leaders in schools faculty members in a variety of settings and experts in community programs and beyond.
The Department of Teaching and Learning values diversity among its faculty and we strongly encourage applications from women and individuals from historically marginalized groups as we are committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community.
Any questions should be directed to Dr. Wendy Cavendish Search Committee Chair at:
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
FacultyRequired Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
