Faculty Position: The Paul W. Bryant and Mary Harmon Bryant Endowed Professorship in Education, University of Alabama, College of Education

The Paul W. Bryant and Mary Harmon Bryant Endowed Professorship in
Education, University of Alabama, College of Education

Position Summary: * Pursue external funding sources to support the
development of the candidate's research comprehensive ways * Maintain
an extensive research agenda focused on the candidate's area of
expertise * Mentor doctoral students to develop a strong line of
research projects and strong graduates

Minimum Preferred Qualifications: The University of Alabama College of
Education The Paul W. Bryant and Mary Harmon Bryant Endowed
Professorship in Education The College of Education at The University
of Alabama invites applicants for the Paul W. Bryant and Mary Harmon
Bryant Endowed Professorship in Education. The position is open to all
fields and research traditions relevant to the work of The University
of Alabama College of Education, which includes program areas in early
childhood, elementary education and secondary education (ELL,
literacy, mathematics, science and social science), educational
leadership, social and philosophical foundations, higher education,
instructional technology, educational policy, gifted and talented
education, all areas of counseling, educational and school psychology,
all areas of special education, educational neuroscience, evaluation
and measurement, and research methodology. Also please note that the
College of Education supports a Department of Kinesiology that
contains programs in exercise physiology, adaptive athletics, sport
management and sport pedagogy. Each of these areas is eligible for the
appointment as well. The appointment of the Bryant Professor will
carry an academic year appointment primarily aimed at developing the
research capacities of the College. The candidate is expected to
attract graduate students and secure external funding. The teaching
load is 1-1 and will include graduate courses in the candidate's area
of expertise. Full professors and mid-career Associate Professors with
national reputations are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications: * Doctorate in the candidate's area of expertise is
required * Demonstrated record of research * Track record of having
secured external funding * Experience advising graduate students *
Demonstrated interest in working collaboratively at the departmental,
college, and university levels Responsibilities: * Pursue external
funding sources to support the development of the candidate's research
in comprehensive ways * Maintain an extensive research agenda focused
on the candidate's area of expertise * Mentor doctoral students to
develop a strong line of research projects and strong graduates
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting Date: August 16, 2016
Benefits: * Health and Life Insurance * TIAA-CREF Available *
Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama * Summer employment available
on an as needed basis
Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately
and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Please apply online at
https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/ Candidates should submit a cover letter of
interest, a curriculum vita, and a list of three references with
current contact information. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must
successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit
"official" transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.
Special Instructions: Attach as Other Document 1 - a list of three
references with current contact information. References required to
complete application.

UA EEO Statement: The University of Alabama is an Equal
Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information,
disability, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated
against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees
of this institution are protected under Federal law from
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Further information about the college is accessible at
www.education.ua.edu. Questions regarding this position can be
directed to Dr. David Hardy at dhardy@ua.edu.