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Endowed Chair in Education Policy and Politics

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Position description

The Graduate School of Education (GSOE) at the University of California, Riverside invites applications and nominations for the Ted and Jo Dutton Endowed Presidential Chair for Education Policy and Politics. The academic appointment will be at the full professor level. The position will commence as early as July 1, 2016 or as negotiated.

GSOE is seeking a dynamic scholar with a collaborative, interdisciplinary research agenda and proven record of research and external funding. UC-Riverside was ranked second among all universities in the nation in 2014 by the Washington Monthly based on contribution to the public good in three areas: social mobility, research, and service. The UC Riverside has ambitious goals for expanding its research mission, including adding 300 new faculty over the next five years.

Qualifications include expertise and demonstrated capacity for conducting a research program, with an established record of influential research and scholarly publications, success in obtaining extramural research grants, and commitment to and demonstrated excellence in teaching and student mentoring. An earned doctorate in political science, sociology, economics, public policy, education policy, or a related field is required. Salary and research support will be commensurate with an appointment within the University of California system.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Cassandra Guarino, Chair of the Search Committee, Cassandra.guarino@ucr.edu.

The review of applicants will begin on October 15, 2015, and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  • Statement of Research

  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through teaching, research, professional activity, and/or service.
    (Optional)

  • Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements
  • 6-8 required (contact information only)