UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
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Assistant Professor
URBAN EDUCATION
The Graduate School of Education at the University of California,
Berkeley, seeks applicants at the Assistant Professor level for a
tenure-track position in Urban Education to begin in the 2014-2015
academic year, anticipated start date of July 1, 2014. We seek
applicants who bring social science perspectives and training to the
critical understanding of urban education, and who would be excited to
join an interdisciplinary group of scholars whose research centers on
the challenges and promises of
education in urban settings. The San Francisco Bay Area presents an
ideal opportunity for cutting edge empirical research and innovation
that will advance educational diversity and equity. The successful
candidate will have a primary affiliation with the Social and Cultural
Studies in Education (SCS) program, which focuses on social
foundations themes in education, such as school and social
stratification, racial inequality, and education and social change.
Moreover, urban education is a matter of broad interest in the
Graduate School of Education, and the successful candidate can expect
to collaborate with faculty and students throughout the School and
across the campus. The individual will teach and advise doctoral
students in SCS, and will also contribute as appropriate to the GSE’s
highly-regarded undergraduate minor and/or its innovative programs of
professional education. For more information on the SCS program,
Candidates must have an earned doctoral degree or equivalent in
education or closely related fields (for example, sociology,
anthropology, ethnic studies, or political science). The doctoral
degree must be completed by date of hire. Applications must include a
curriculum vitae; a detailed letter or statement of interests and
qualifications; up to three samples of academic writing; and the names
and contact information of three references, by December 2, 2013. All
letters will be treated as confidential per
University of California policy and California state law. Please
arrange for letters of recommendation to be uploaded directly by
recommenders. Please refer potential referees, including when letters
are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career
center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality:
To apply, please submit all materials electronically to the following URL:
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative
Action employer. We are interested in candidates who will contribute
to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their
teaching, research, and service. UC Berkeley is committed to
addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples
and single parents. For more information see
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