Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Educational Leadership and Policy

The Graduate School of Education at the University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York, invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in Educational, Culture, Policy and Society (ECPS) in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP). ECPS has a long and distinguished history of emphasizing research related to the production, reproduction, and/or amelioration of educational, social, and economic inequalities.

Building on programmatic expertise, we seek a colleague whose scholarly interests include examining the broader social and institutional forces shaping postsecondary opportunities and outcomes, while identifying those factors that may either serve as barriers to postsecondary opportunities or the policies, practices, and intervention strategies that may serve as catalysts for change. In addition, we are particularly interested in researchers who investigate the role of higher education in social and economic mobility, specifically exploring its intersection with race/ethnicity, nation of origin, social class, gender expression, and related factors.

Responsibilities include:
Conduct exemplary research, commensurate with Research 1 tenure track faculty appointments, leading to the development of innovative ideas and publications in prominent scholarly outlets
Pursue extramural funding for research initiatives
Teach two courses per semester at the graduate level
Advise and mentor graduate students, including chairing and serving on doctoral dissertation committees
Support efforts to recruit Ed.M. and Ph.D. students
Fulfill service responsibilities related to program, departmental, and university affiliations
 

Appointments are for a ten-month academic year beginning in the Fall of 2025.

For full consideration, applicants should submit materials by September 21st, 2024. This position will remain open until filled.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is New York State's flagship public university. A premier center for graduate and professional education, UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), placing it among leading research-intensive universities in the United States. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

To apply, please submit:
A cover letter that includes: (a) Relevant qualifications for the position (b) Research and teaching interests and (c) how you integrate equity, diversity, justice, and inclusion (EDJI) into your work
Curriculum vitae
A sample publication or other demonstrations of research productivity (e.g., article or book chapter that is published or in review, grant proposal, research or policy brief, a completed dissertation chapter)
Contact information for three (3) references

For full consideration, applicants should submit materials by September 21st, 2024. This position will remain open until filled. All applicants must be submitted to: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/51899

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in sociology, sociology of education, educational policy, economics of education, higher education, or a related discipline
• Evidence of success or potential for success in securing external funding to support research
• Demonstrated potential for research productivity via peer-reviewed scholarship in one or more of the desired areas
• Research agenda focused on enhancing opportunities and outcomes for underserved populations in higher education
• Expansion of our existing strength in research on understanding social, economic, and educational inequalities
• Commitment to caring mentorship of graduate students into teaching and academia, especially from and for underrepresented populations

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong interest and ability in the pursuit of research using mixed methods, and strong interest and ability in pursuing interdisciplinary collaborative research
• Demonstrated potential for excellence in the classroom and in online/hybrid formats
• Interest in and capacity for secondary analysis of large-scale government, state, and/or institutional data
• Evidence of past and future experience in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion