Iowa State University
School of Education
Human Sciences Extension and Outreach
Assistant or Associate Professor of Multicultural Education
The School of Education, together with Human Sciences Extension and Outreach, seeks a
tenure-track, Assistant or Associate, Professor in Multicultural Education with a focus on preservice
teacher education and community outreach. The position is a joint appointment with the
School of Education (75%) and Extension and Outreach (25%). Its innovative configuration
provides opportunities for collaboration and engagement with teachers and other school
personnel, youth, families, community organizations, and extension and outreach specialists
across Iowa.
Centrally located in a state experiencing significant demographic transition, Iowa State
University’s School of Education is committed to meeting the needs of diverse communities and
schools. Diversity and social justice are critical to the University’s mission of excellence, and as
a land-grant institution, the University takes seriously its mandate for accessibility and outreach
to Iowans. Building on this tradition, we seek a colleague with a record of working with students
and collaborators from diverse backgrounds and in helping members of historically underserved
communities overcome barriers to academic success. Candidates who are interested in
contributing to the preparation of culturally responsive teachers, and to the diversity and
excellence of this academic community through their research, teaching, and outreach are
encouraged to apply.
The individual in this position will contribute to dialogue and engaged scholarship on race,
gender, poverty, language, and other equity and social justice concerns. The candidate’s
research agenda should focus on diversity and multicultural education with a critical interest in
the role of power, privilege, voice, and social and educational change. They will work with Iowa
State University Extension and Outreach in creating partnerships that support student
achievement for diverse youth and families throughout Iowa, as well as play a key role in a new
university-school-community partnership with urban elementary schools in Des Moines. They
will be expected to teach in the Pre K-12 teacher education program, where the focus is on
preparing teacher candidates to create and support equitable formal and informal learning
environments, and to teach graduate courses, for example in the Education for Social Justice
graduate certificate program. Additional expectations include securing external funding and
advising Masters and Ph.D. level students.
For candidates at the Associate rank, the position entails providing transformative leadership to
strengthen educator preparation for diversity and equity.
About the College, School of Education, and Extension & Outreach
The College of Human Sciences (http://www.hs.iastate.edu/) is comprised of four departments
and the School of Education (http://www.education.iastate.edu/), which was formed two years
ago with the merger of the departments of Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies, and Teacher Education. The mission of the School of Education is to
educate, challenge, and prepare the educational leaders of tomorrow. Our program strengths
include STEM education, instructional technology, diversity, social justice, leadership, higher
education and student affairs.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps carry Iowa State’s land-grant mission
beyond campus, to be the university that best serves its state. Its core purpose is to engage
citizens through research-based educational programs and extend the resources of Iowa State
University across our state. Extension and Outreach accomplishes these goals by developing
diverse and meaningful partnerships with constituencies on and off campus. Through its
purpose and partnerships, Extension and Outreach increases the ability of Iowans to make
informed decisions by applying relevant, needs-driven resources to create significant impact in
the state. For more information, please visit http://www.extension.iastate.edu.
About Iowa State University and the Ames Community
Iowa State University of Science and Technology is a public land-grant institution with more
than 34,000 students as well as 6,100 faculty and staff. Iowa State University is a member of
the American Association of Universities. It is located in Ames, a community of nearly 60,000
people and one of the nation’s most highly rated metropolitan areas of its size
(www.cityofames.org). Located near the Iowa capital of Des Moines and within the state’s most
demographically transitioning communities, Iowa State University affords faculty access to
culturally and linguistically diverse community environments for their research, teaching, and
service commitments.
Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national
origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or
status as a U.S. veteran. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to
excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants,
including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of
dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an
NSF ADVANCE institution.
Required Qualifications
An earned doctorate in education, with emphasis in multicultural education or a similar field;
evidence of applied scholarship, linking research with practice, and of professional service or
outreach in underserved communities; a record of, or potential for, securing external funding;
and evidence of teaching effectiveness.
In addition, candidates for a tenure position at the rank of Associate Professor must meet
university standards for appointment, including an established record of scholarly publications in
top-tier, refereed journals; a record of acquisition of external funding for research activities; and
evidence of leadership for multicultural education and social justice issues at university, state
and national levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Research interests and expertise that demonstrates connections to equity in content area
education; involvement in university-school-community partnerships or other community
development work; teaching experience in Pre K–12 schools; experience working with preservice
or in-service teachers.
To Apply
To apply for this position, go to https://www.iastatejobs.com/postings/9167. Please be prepared
to upload the following documents:
1) A letter of application addressing your interests and qualifications for this position.
2) A complete Curriculum Vitae that includes current contact information.
3) A statement of your philosophy of teaching and/or philosophy of teacher preparation as
pertains to the preparation of culturally responsive educators. Please attach as “Other
Document 1.”
4) A published, presented, or submitted scholarly manuscript that reflects work you have done
that is relevant to the position. Please attach as “Other Document 2.”
5) Name, mailing address, phone number and e-mail for three academic references who may
be asked to submit letters on your behalf.
If you have questions regarding this position, please email Gale Seiler, gseiler@iastate.edu or
call 515-294-4343.
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu
or call: 515-294-4800 or toll free: 1-877-477-7485.
Application Deadline
Review of applications will begin Jan 20, 2015.
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