(tenure-track) // University of Utah, Department of Education, Culture
and Society; review begins 12/15/16
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The Department of Education, Culture, and Society (ECS) at the
University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track
Assistant/Associate Professor in American Indian Education with an
appointment beginning Fall 2017.
The Department is a diverse, cross-disciplinary group of scholars
committed to the study and pursuit of social justice in education
using cutting-edge frameworks that address class, race, ethnicity,
culture, language, immigration status, gender and sexuality in
educational policy and practice. ECS offers Ph.D., M.ED., M.A., and
M.S. program specialties in curriculum theory, English as a second
language (ESL), anthropology, sociology, history, and the philosophy
of education. The department also offers undergraduate teacher
licensure courses related to issues of urban education, multicultural
education, and K-12 language education as part of our commitment to
develop culturally and linguistic responsive, socially just teachers.
The Department seeks a candidate in American Indian Education who
draws from a range of disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary approaches
and can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University
of Utah’s academic community. Desirable areas of research/teaching
interest include: Decolonial theory, Indigenous epistemologies, and
Critical culture, curriculum and language studies, qualitative or
ethnographic research methods. The candidate will be expected to
develop or tailor graduate courses to their area of interest.
The University of Utah, a Research-1 public institution with
approximately 25,000 undergraduate and 8,000 graduate students,
supports scholarship, community-based research, and teaching. Utah is
home to eight Federally Recognized Tribal Nations and vibrant
indigenous communities. The presence of multiple indigenous
communities transforms Utah into a dynamic political and cultural hub.
Selected candidates will have the opportunity to explore research
partnerships with local communities.
Review of applications will begin December 15, 2016. Applications
received after the review date will only be considered if the position
has not yet been filled. Please submit (1) a cover letter, (2) an
updated curriculum vitae, (3) a sample of scholarly or creative work,
(4) three letters of recommendation at:
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required by start date.
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to the Faculty Search
Committee Co-Chair, Professor Donna Deyhle (donna.deyhle@utah.edu).
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin,
color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic
information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from
historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women,
qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are
encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified
applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and
Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the
application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative
action policies or to request disability accommodation, please
contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action,
201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working
in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a
strong commitment to improving access to higher education for
historically underrepresented students.
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