Jobs UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO BOULDER

The mission of the CU Boulder School of Education is grounded in a lived commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We teach and conduct research to make a positive difference with and in schools and communities. The work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students leads to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.

We offer cutting-edge, engaging teacher preparation, innovative undergraduate programs, and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in multiple program areas: Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice, Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy, Learning Sciences & Human Development, Literacy Studies, Research, Evaluation & Methodology, STEM Education., and Teacher Learning, Research, and Practice.

The workload for this position includes teaching, advising & mentoring (40%), research, scholarly & creative work (40%), and leadership & service (20%)

This faculty member will teach in and contribute to the development and growth of our undergraduate and MA+ teacher licensure programs in Secondary Humanities (Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Spanish) and be an active mentor and instructor in our MA and PhD programs in Literacy Studies. They will maintain an innovative research agenda and corresponding publication record that reveals a thoughtful and compelling progression of scholarship. This faculty member will engage in activities surrounding the mission of the School of Education, including participation, outreach, and leadership in local, school, campus, and larger communities.

The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at: hr-ada@colorado.edu. 

Anticipated starting salary for full time, 9-month academic year position at the assistant professor rank is $80-92k. Salary can be paid out over 9 or 12 months. Benefits remain active over summer. Additional opportunities for teaching and research/creative work or service projects up to 3/9ths of AY salary may be available during the summer. Relocation and start up funding is available in accordance with University policies and the School's guidelines.

In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefit package, the University offers inclusive paid parental leave; housing down-payment assistance programs; relocation assistance; and teaching and professional development.

• PhD (conferred by August 2024) in Secondary Social Studies Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field, from an accredited university.
• Research that addresses race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, culture, gender, and/or sexuality in social studies learning and teaching and/or literacies in social studies contexts in in-school and/or out-of-school settings.
• At least three years (or equivalent) of teaching experience in secondary social studies classrooms in U.S.-based public schools.
• A strong commitment to equity- and social justice-oriented teacher education conducted in close partnership with public schools and/or community-based organizations.
• Experience teaching university-level courses for pre-service and/or in-service teachers.

• Teaching and research experience with racially, ethnically, culturally, linguistically, and/or socioeconomically diverse student populations at the middle and/or high school level(s).
• Research informed by sociocultural, critical, and/or post-structural theoretical perspectives and centered on equitable social studies teaching, teacher education, and/or disciplinary literacies.
• Experience supervising preservice teachers in the field.