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

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The School of Education is an academic unit reporting to the Provost. The School is a major center of research, teaching, and public service within the State of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The School offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The mission of the School of Education is to conduct research, and generate basic and applied knowledge about human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, as well as educational policy and leadership; prepare leaders in the profession of education by conducting outstanding research, teaching, and service; and assist in the development of strong and effective public schools in North Carolina. In order to fulfill its mission, the School is organized into three academic divisions: (1) Culture, Curriculum, & Teacher Education ( CCATE), (2) Learning, Development & Psychological Sciences ( LDPS), and (3) Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership ( EPOL).

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.

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.

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.

To apply for the position, submit a letter of interest, vita, and the names of four references with full contact information, using the online application process https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/285865. For full consideration, all application materials should be received by October 1, 2024, at which time the search committee will begin reviewing applications. The search will remain open until filled. For more information, email the Search Chair, Lora Cohen-Vogel, at lora.cohen-vogel@unc.edu.

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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.