The University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware’s School of Education is seeking an outstanding researcher to be the Dean’s Faculty Scholar in Education Policy and Leadership. The Dean’s Faculty Scholar is a named professorship for early career scholars who have already made substantial contributions to their field and have a record that includes external grants from federal agencies. The position is a tenure-track faculty position at the advanced assistant or beginning associate level to begin September 1, 2015. The individual will hold the Dean’s Faculty Scholar title for five years, during which time the Faculty Scholar receives additional support for his/her research as well as one month of summer salary.

We are seeking an individual who is or will be a leader of our field. The successful candidate will be a scholar with an innovative and rigorous research program in the quantitative analysis of education policy and leadership, demonstrated success in securing external research funding, and who shares the School of Education’s commitment to solving critical educational and social problems through the development of knowledge, excellence in teaching, and service to the citizens of Delaware, the nation, and the world.

An innovative leader in research and teaching, the University of Delaware combines a rich historic legacy with a commitment to undergraduate education and the creation of knowledge. The University ranks 50th in the nation for receipt of grant funding and boasts a supportive and innovative environment for excellent research. The School of Education was ranked 30th among 1200 graduate schools of education in the 2013 U.S. News and World Report rankings. Our dynamic faculty of 50 tenure track members pursue a rich array of research agendas funded by the National Science Foundation, the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, state agencies, and private foundations.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include sustaining an active research program that contributes to national dialogue on key policy and leadership issues facing schools, teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, and advising and mentoring doctoral (Ed.D., Ph.D.) students to support both their academic and professional growth.

Requirements: A doctorate in education policy, leadership and administration, or a related field such as economics or public policy, is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an innovative research program with a strong quantitative focus and a strong record of securing external funding.

Applications should include a letter describing the candidate’s research interests, teaching experience, and education policy or leadership background; a curriculum vitae; copies of two relevant research papers, and three letters of reference addressing qualifications relevant for the position. Application materials will be shared with School of Education faculty. Submit curriculum vitae and letter of interest online at apply.interfolio.com/27489 (Instructions for uploading materials can be found under the “Resources for Applicants” tab.) Direct questions to Elizabeth Farley-Ripple, Search Committee Chair, enfr@udel.edu. UD salaries and benefits are highly competitive

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check. A conviction will not necessarily exclude you from employment.