TWO OPEN RANK POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT UTEP: Curriculum and Instruction and Sociocultural Foundations of Education

 

TWO OPEN RANK POSITIONS ANNOUNCEMENT:

Curriculum and Instruction and Sociocultural Foundations of Education

 

DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Teacher Education in the College of Education at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks two tenure-track faculty members (open rank) to teach courses in the Sociocultural Foundations and Research Program Area.  The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2014. The ideal candidates will embrace the access and excellence mission of UTEP, excel as educators and researchers at a national research university, and contribute meaningfully to the university, profession, and larger community.

Position #1—Curriculum and Instruction

The ideal candidate will demonstrate multifaceted understanding of advanced curriculum theory with expertise in one or more related areas, including history of education, sociology of education, interdisciplinary pedagogy, and critical education.

 

Position #2—Sociocultural Foundations of Education

The ideal candidate will demonstrate critical understanding of research, pedagogy, and theory; and have teaching experience in any of the following related fields: foundations of education, multicultural education, and social studies education.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are required to have: 1) an earned doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, Sociocultural Foundations of Education, or a related field (ABD considered if degree is in hand by start date); 2) a demonstrated record of or potential for scholarly research, publication, and external funding; 3) a demonstrated commitment or potential for teaching excellence; and 4) the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1) K-12 teaching experience, 2) proficiency in instructional technology, 3) evidence of excellence in teacher preparation programs and student advising at the graduate level, 4) evidence of potential for leadership in the program area, department, and college.

 

SALARY:  Salary is negotiable and based on qualifications and experience.

 

THE DEPARTMENT and PROGRAM: The UTEP Department of Teacher Education (http://coe.utep.edu/ted/) offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including a Ph.D. in Teaching, Learning, and Culture. Both positions are in the Sociocultural Foundations and Research Program, one of three program areas in the Department.

 

THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Texas at El Paso is a doctoral, research-intensive urban university with over 23,000 students. A member of the University of Texas System (http://www.utsystem.edu), UTEP serves the Paso del Norte border region which includes far west Texas, southeast New Mexico, and northern Mexico. UTEP is recognized nationally for its leadership role in changing the face of U.S. higher education.  Its success in serving as a catalyst for economic development and quality of life in this region has also placed it in the national spotlight as a model 21st century U.S. research university for Latino students. UTEP is currently ranked as the #1 university nationwide in terms of social mobility by Washington Monthly magazine. For more information on our university, please visit the UTEP website (http://utep.edu).

 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit: (1) a cover letter describing their qualification and interest in the position as well as specifying the position in which they are interested; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) two samples of publications; (4) complete contact information for three professional references; (5) course evaluations if available; and (6) [un]official transcripts of graduate work.

 

Application materials should be submitted electronically to:

 

Dr. María Teresa de la Piedra

The University of Texas at El Paso

Teacher Education Department

mdelapiedra@utep.edu

 

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.

 

 

C & I Search Committee Chair

César Augusto Rossatto, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Critical Pedagogy & Multiculturalism and Social Justice

Director of Sociocultural Foundations of Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

College of Education, Room #812

El Paso, TX 79968-0574

(915) 747-5253

e-mail: crossatto@utep.edu

http://freireanpedagogy.org/

www.academics.utep.edu/confele

http://epufc.org/