Thursday, September 25, 2014

FACULTY POSITION AVAILABLE: Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research and Educational Foundations University of North Dakota

Assistant Professor of Qualitative Research and Educational Foundations
University of North Dakota

The Department of Educational Foundations and Research in the College
of Education and Human Development at the University of North Dakota
invites applications for an Assistant Professor in qualitative
research and foundations of education.

Essential functions and responsibilities include conducting research
and teaching graduate courses in qualitative research methods and the
foundations of education. Some online and distance teaching will be
required; undergraduate teaching is possible. Ideal candidates would
have broad preparation in both qualitative research and educational
foundations, with particular focus in one or more of the following:
educational policy, history of education, philosophy of education, and
anthropology of education. Other responsibilities include advising
graduate students, chairing and serving on graduate committees,
developing and maintaining a research agenda, and collaborating with
practitioners and other stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications: Earned doctorate with emphasis in
foundations of education or research methods; strong skills and
experience with multiple forms of qualitative research; broad training
in multiple foundations (e.g., educational policy, psychology,
history, philosophy, sociology, multicultural, anthropology,
comparative and international); evidence of successful research
activities, including scholarly publication and/or extramural funding;
and commitment to diversity and social justice.

Desirable Qualifications: Teaching experience in higher education;
online teaching experience; experience working with diverse peoples;
commitment to interdisciplinarity, constructivist teaching methods,
and a social justice perspective.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Term of Contract: Tenure track appointment is for 9 months at the
Assistant Professor level. Starting date is 8/15/2015. Summer teaching
opportunities are available.

Application Process: Please forward a letter of application addressing
the qualifications above, copies of graduate transcripts, curriculum
vitae, and a list of three professional references with complete
contact information. Applications by single E-mail attachment are
preferred; please send these to Sharon Johnson
(sharon.johnson@UND.edu). Review of applications begins November 1,
2014, and continues until the position is filled. For further
information contact Dr. Robert Stupnisky, Search Committee Chair,
Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota, 231
Centennial Drive Stop 7189, Grand Forks, ND 58202-7189. E-mail:
robert.stupnisky@UND.edu

Educational Foundations and Research is a department within the
College of Education and Human Development, an NCATE accredited
college of education and is in compliance with all Title II
requirements. Organized to support a progressive view of education, it
seeks to serve preservice and inservice teachers, administrators, and
other specialized education personnel with intensive integrated
programs of study and a commitment to a diverse society.

Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender,
race and/or ethnicity, veterans status and disability status on the
form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.
This information will remain confidential and separate from your
application.

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University of North Dakota encourages
applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities.

The University of North Dakota determines employment eligibility
through the E-Verify System.

North Dakota veterans' preference does not apply to this position.

This position is subject to a criminal history background check.

The University of North Dakota complies with the Jeanne Clery
Disclosure of Campus Security Policy & Campus Crime Statistics Act.
Information about UND campus security and crime statistics can be
found at http://und.edu/discover/files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf

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