AERA Announces the 2019 Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop

The American Educational Research Association (AERA) invites applications for an Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop to be held Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7 during the 2019 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. Below is a brief description.    We are seeking your assistance in sharing this information and identifying potential candidates. The application deadline is Thursday, January 10, 2019.    You may contact me at fellowships@aera.net or 202-238-3200 if you have any questions or concerns. I thank you in advance for sharing information about this Fellowship.    Best regards, George L. Wimberly Director of Professional Development Diversity Officer       AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop    Now accepting applications    Deadline: Thursday, January 10, 2019    The American Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop. The workshop, led by junior and senior scholars, will give fellows an overview of how education research is designed across fields, how quantitative and qualitative research methods are used in studies, and how research is applied to education policy and practice. Senior researchers and faculty from both academic institutions and applied research organizations (i.e., The American Institutes for Research, Educational Testing Service, the College Board, and the Urban Institute) will introduce education research as a field and share their area of expertise and knowledge with the fellows. In addition to attending the workshop and participation in the poster session, fellows will attend pre-selected paper sessions and presentations during the 2019 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. Fellows are required to participate in all Workshop events and the invited poster session during the 2019 AERA Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada.    Dates: The Workshop activities will take place Friday, April 5 – Sunday, April 7, 2019 during the 2019 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada.    Award: Fellows will participate in the Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop during the AERA 2019 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada. The award includes conference registration and two nights of lodging. The fellows and/or their home institutions are responsible for transportation costs to Toronto, Canada. Most meals are part of the Workshop activities.    Eligibility: Candidates may come from a broad range of fields across the arts and sciences. Underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be: Students in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of college in good academic standing. Interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree that can lend itself to education research areas such as children and youth, school and schooling issues, higher education, education policy, student achievement, curriculum and instruction, education psychology, or education leadership. Have current or ongoing research that can be presented in a poster session. U.S. citizens or permanent residents; non-U.S. citizens attending a school in the U.S.    Where to Apply: AERA will accept applications via the AERA Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop online application system.    All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. (PST) on Thursday, January 10, 2019.    Direct any questions about the fellowship program, eligibility requirements, or submission process to George L. Wimberly, Director of Professional Development, at 202-238-3200 or fellowships@aera.net.    About AERA    AERA, founded in 1916, is concerned with improving the educational process by encouraging scholarly inquiry related to education and evaluation and by promoting the dissemination and practical application of research results. AERA shares the products of scholarly research with peers, future educational researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the public through its annual meeting, publications, and professional development activities.

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The SELI 2019 Application Is Officially Open. Apply Now!

Southern Education Leadership Initiative Webinar Tuesday, December 18th @ 1:00pm ET  Passionate about improving our education system?  Learn more about the Southern Education Leadership Initiative and the benefits of participation. Gain insight into this paid  8-week summer fellowship for college juniors, seniors, and graduate students aspiring toward careers in education. Seize the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from former SELI fellows.  WEBINAR REGISTRATION 2019 Applications Are Now Available! APPLY HERE Follow the ongoing conversation about these young leaders! #SELI2019  ‌  ‌  ‌ The Southern Education Leadership Initiative is designed to provide emerging leaders with hands-on experience supporting nonprofits and school districts as they address the South's most pressing education issues. Fellows may have the opportunity to work on research, advocacy, and policy analysis  in key places in the South. Learn how you or someone you know can participate in this leadership development experience today! SELI'S PURPOSE SELI'S IMPACT  For questions regarding who should apply for the 2019 SELI cohort,  contact seli@southerneducation.org.  Be sure to add info@southerneducation.org to your contact list to ensure our emails are delivered this time & every time to your inbox. Southern Education Foundation | info@southerneducation.org http://www.southerneducation.org/

Wichita State University, Associate or full Professor Position in Latinx Studies

Wichita State University

Associate or full Professor Position in Latinx Studies

In order to better serve its growing population of Latinx students, Wichita State University seeks to hire a senior faculty member to lead development of Latinx Studies at the university. This senior faculty member will work with academic leadership, including the President, Provost, Vice President for Diversity, and deans, to coordinate campus-wide Latinx initiatives, including the recruitment and hiring of a faculty cluster hire in Latinx studies.

We plan to hire 4-5 new faculty members and one staff person whose expertise in Latinx (Latino/Latina) studies would be combined with proficiency in online learning and/or university and community outreach (experiential/service learning, etc.).

The first step in the process of creating this transformative cluster will be the hiring of a senior faculty member to oversee and direct growth in Latinx-related programs. The successful candidate will have tenure at the rank of associate or full professor (depending on experience) in a humanities or social science department in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences or in the Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology Department and the School of Education in the College of Applied Learning.

We seek a dynamic and visionary leader who can not only build new curricular programs, but also provide effective and nurturing leadership and support to the junior faculty in the cluster. The successful candidate will have a substantial record of publications in Latinx studies or in Latinx-related topics, extensive experience teaching and mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students, and significant experience with curriculum or program building or other relevant administrative experience. This faculty member will lead recruitment and hiring efforts for the rest of the cluster during the 2019-2020 academic year and shape new curriculum and programs that grow out of the faculty cluster.

Wichita State University enrolls over 15,000 students, approximately 11% of whom are Latinx. Latinx student organizations on campus include HALO (Hispanic American Leadership Organization), Sigma Lambda Beta, Lambda Pi Upsilon, and Kappa Delta Chi, as well as Hispanic-related groups such as SHPE (Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers) and Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish Honors Society). Wichita State is located in Sedgwick County, where 13% of the population is Hispanic, and the city of Wichita has an active and growing Latino/Latina community. Some cities in western Kansas are over 50% Hispanic. Local organizations such as the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Kansas Hispanic Education and Development Foundation routinely work closely with WSU.

The deadline for application materials, consisting of a cover letter, CV (with references), statement of leadership philosophy, and samples of scholarly work in Latinx studies is Friday, January 25, 2019. Candidates must apply online and submit materials at http://jobs.wichita.edu.

Salary is competitive. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background checks as required by the Kansas Board of Regents. Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0138; telephone (316) 978-3186.