Application should be sent to:
Dr. John S. Levin
Chair of the Higher Education Search Committee
Graduate School of Education
University of California
1207 Sproul Hall
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521-0128
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Contact information for References (3)
Application Deadline:
Job Announcement:
Position: Assistant or Associate Professor, Higher Education Policy Research
Institution: University of California at Riverside
Location: California
Date posted: 9/17/2007Learn more about this institution in The Chronicle's Employer Profiles section.
Assistant or Associate Professor
Higher Education Policy ResearchThe Graduate School of Education (GSOE) at UC Riverside invites applications and nominations for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor faculty position with a research focus on higher education policy studies. The position will commence July 1, 2008.
We are looking for a promising scholar or established scholar who can provide academic and research leadership in developing a higher education policy studies program with a concentration on community colleges. UCR is leading a state-wide collaborative initiative entitled The California Community College Collaborative (C4) to provide data-driven, influential policy research and professional programs that will help prepare faculty and administrators to be leaders in transforming their own institutions and higher education in our State. The context for both UCR and C4 includes a research laboratory of diverse populations, and C4's agenda entails policy research that responds to these populations.
Qualifications include: Ability and interest in conducting research on community colleges as well as contributing to the C4 research and training agenda. An emerging or established record of scholarly publications and influential research in the fields of higher education policy research; potential for success in obtaining extramural research and training grants; evidence of promoting the value of diversity; experience in educational policy research at the state and/or federal level; and, experience in university research and professional programs. Highly desirable skills include expertise with large data bases and advanced quantitative analysis (including HLM modeling). A strong disciplinary foundation in economics, finance, organizational sociology, or demography is also highly desirable. An earned doctorate in education or a related social science discipline is required. The academic rank will be contingent on the scholarly and research activity, as well as experience in securing and directing grants, teaching, mentoring graduate students, and program design.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. John S. Levin, Bank of America Professor of Education Leadership and C4 Director, at (951) 827-4976 or at ude.rcu|nivel.nhoj#ude.rcu|nivel.nhoj.
Applications should include a vita as well as a letter describing relevant qualifications and current areas of research. Applicants also should list at least three references and provide e-mail, mail and phone contact information for each one. The review of applications will begin on October 19, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled. Salary and research support will be commensurate with an appointment at the assistant or associate professor levels within the University of California system.
Nominations and applications should be sent to Dr. John S. Levin, Chair of the Higher Education Search Committee, Graduate School of Education, University of California, 1207 Sproul Hall, 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92521-0128.
The University of California, Riverside is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
