Assistant or Associate Professor in Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy - University of Colorado
Boulder, CO
About the Job
Assistant or Associate Professor in Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy
Requisition Number: 58864
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 31-Dec-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a full-time tenure track faculty member at the assistant or early associate level in the Equity, Bilingualism, and Biliteracy (EBB) program in the education of bilingual learners beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. We seek to hire faculty who are committed to addressing educational challenges in Colorado, the United States, and the world through thoughtfully selected and enacted methodological and theoretical perspectives. This colleague will join our internationally recognized faculty whose deep commitment to equity and justice is reflected through our contributions to research, policy, and practice.
The EBB program area includes a Ph.D. program with an emphasis on the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students and the education of students with disabilities as well as endorsement, dual endorsement, and non-endorsement Master of Arts programs in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education/Special Education. We also teach courses for the undergraduate major in elementary education (with a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement), secondary education, and other programs in the School of Education and the University. Candidates must be willing to contribute to teaching and program development in the teacher education and EBB programs, and they must be committed to educational equity and justice for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The mission of the CU Boulder School of Education is grounded in a lived commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We teach and conduct research to make a positive difference with and in schools and communities. The work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students leads to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.
We offer cutting-edge, engaging teacher preparation (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/teacher-licensure) , innovative undergraduate programs (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-programs) , and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in multiple program areas: Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/educational-foundations-policy-practice) , Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/equity-bilingualism-biliteracy) , Learning Sciences & Human Development (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/learning-sciences-human-development) , Literacy Studies (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/literacy-studies) , Research, Evaluation & Methodology (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/research-evaluation-methodology) , STEM Education (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/stem-education) ., and Teacher Learning, Research, and Practice (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/teacher-learning-research-practice) .
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The workload for this position includes Teaching, Advising & Mentoring (40%), Research, Scholarly & Creative Work (40%) and Leadership & Service (20%)
Tenured and tenure-track faculty in the School of Education demonstrate evidence of strong teaching and mentoring and are expected to contribute to our teacher education, master's, and doctoral programs; advise undergraduate students; mentor graduate students; and provide outreach and leadership to the local, school, campus, and larger communities. Additionally, our faculty maintain an active and innovative research agenda and corresponding publication record that reveals a thoughtful and compelling progression of scholarship.
What You Should Know
+ As part of the University of Colorado Boulder's deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/hiring/faculty/faculty-reference-check-pilot-program) with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
This open rank, tenure-track faculty position will be filled at either the assistant or beginning associate professor level. Rank is determined by years of experience and accomplishments. Full-time academic year salary range: assistant professor is $80-92k; associate professor $92-100K. Salary can be paid out over 9 or 12 months. Additional opportunities for teaching and research/creative work or service projects up to 3/9ths of AY salary may be available during the summer. Benefits remain active over summer. Relocation and start up funding is available in accordance with University policies and the School's guidelines.
In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefit package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , the University offers inclusive paid parental leave (https://www.colorado.edu/policies/paid-parental-leave-policy) ; housing down-payment assistance programs (https://www.cu.edu/treasurer/housing-assistance-programs) ; relocation assistance (https://www.wkre.com/cu-moving-guide) ; and teaching (https://www.colorado.edu/center/teaching-learning/) and professional development (https://www.colorado.edu/fds/) .
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
+ PhD (conferred by August 2025) in bilingual education, educational linguistics, language and literacy or a related field.
+ Scholar with expertise and teaching experience in PK-12 bilingual learner education in U.S. public schools.
What You Will Need
+ Candidate employs rigorous and theoretically grounded research approaches for understanding and improving the educational experiences of bilingual children and youth in U.S. public schools.
+ Candidate's research critically engages with issues of learning, diversity, and equity that underlie language practices and policies as they play out in broader social, cultural, historical, political, and economic contexts in the U.S.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. Cover Letter: Succinct letter of application highlighting qualifications
2. Resume/CV
3. Essay: 1-2 page statement responding to this prompt: Please look at the Guiding Principles (https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nzzngPcvRVZp1eqCP3979zfqINrmERY1Hs9RvYzeYA/edit) that underlie our elementary teacher education program [they are also on the program website, https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-programs/ba-elementary-education ]. How do these principles show up in your professional life and work?
4. Three sample publications or examples of scholarly work, preferably related to our priority areas of research listed above.
5. Teacher course evaluations (optional)
6. One relevant sample course syllabi (optional)
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 (preference will be given to applicants who submit by this deadline) and will continue until the position is filled. The ad will be posted until 12/21/24.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Equity-Bilingualism-Biliteracy/58864 (https://apptrkr.com/5607442)
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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Requisition Number: 58864
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 31-Dec-2024
Date Posted:
Job Summary
The School of Education at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a full-time tenure track faculty member at the assistant or early associate level in the Equity, Bilingualism, and Biliteracy (EBB) program in the education of bilingual learners beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. We seek to hire faculty who are committed to addressing educational challenges in Colorado, the United States, and the world through thoughtfully selected and enacted methodological and theoretical perspectives. This colleague will join our internationally recognized faculty whose deep commitment to equity and justice is reflected through our contributions to research, policy, and practice.
The EBB program area includes a Ph.D. program with an emphasis on the education of culturally and linguistically diverse students and the education of students with disabilities as well as endorsement, dual endorsement, and non-endorsement Master of Arts programs in Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education/Special Education. We also teach courses for the undergraduate major in elementary education (with a Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education endorsement), secondary education, and other programs in the School of Education and the University. Candidates must be willing to contribute to teaching and program development in the teacher education and EBB programs, and they must be committed to educational equity and justice for culturally and linguistically diverse populations.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
The mission of the CU Boulder School of Education is grounded in a lived commitment to democracy, diversity, equity, and justice. We teach and conduct research to make a positive difference with and in schools and communities. The work of our faculty, researchers, staff, and students leads to evidence-based policy and practice. We aim for our graduates to be engaged and informed educators, researchers, policymakers, and community leaders.
We offer cutting-edge, engaging teacher preparation (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/teacher-licensure) , innovative undergraduate programs (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-programs) , and Colorado's top-ranked graduate education in multiple program areas: Educational Foundations, Policy & Practice (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/educational-foundations-policy-practice) , Equity, Bilingualism & Biliteracy (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/equity-bilingualism-biliteracy) , Learning Sciences & Human Development (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/learning-sciences-human-development) , Literacy Studies (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/literacy-studies) , Research, Evaluation & Methodology (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/research-evaluation-methodology) , STEM Education (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/stem-education) ., and Teacher Learning, Research, and Practice (https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/graduate-programs/teacher-learning-research-practice) .
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The workload for this position includes Teaching, Advising & Mentoring (40%), Research, Scholarly & Creative Work (40%) and Leadership & Service (20%)
Tenured and tenure-track faculty in the School of Education demonstrate evidence of strong teaching and mentoring and are expected to contribute to our teacher education, master's, and doctoral programs; advise undergraduate students; mentor graduate students; and provide outreach and leadership to the local, school, campus, and larger communities. Additionally, our faculty maintain an active and innovative research agenda and corresponding publication record that reveals a thoughtful and compelling progression of scholarship.
What You Should Know
+ As part of the University of Colorado Boulder's deep commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the campus has implemented a reference check program (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/hiring/faculty/faculty-reference-check-pilot-program) with respect to final candidates for tenured faculty appointments. The reference check program is intended to allow CU Boulder to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates for tenured faculty appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information.
What We Can Offer
This open rank, tenure-track faculty position will be filled at either the assistant or beginning associate professor level. Rank is determined by years of experience and accomplishments. Full-time academic year salary range: assistant professor is $80-92k; associate professor $92-100K. Salary can be paid out over 9 or 12 months. Additional opportunities for teaching and research/creative work or service projects up to 3/9ths of AY salary may be available during the summer. Benefits remain active over summer. Relocation and start up funding is available in accordance with University policies and the School's guidelines.
In addition to a competitive salary and generous benefit package (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , the University offers inclusive paid parental leave (https://www.colorado.edu/policies/paid-parental-leave-policy) ; housing down-payment assistance programs (https://www.cu.edu/treasurer/housing-assistance-programs) ; relocation assistance (https://www.wkre.com/cu-moving-guide) ; and teaching (https://www.colorado.edu/center/teaching-learning/) and professional development (https://www.colorado.edu/fds/) .
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
+ PhD (conferred by August 2025) in bilingual education, educational linguistics, language and literacy or a related field.
+ Scholar with expertise and teaching experience in PK-12 bilingual learner education in U.S. public schools.
What You Will Need
+ Candidate employs rigorous and theoretically grounded research approaches for understanding and improving the educational experiences of bilingual children and youth in U.S. public schools.
+ Candidate's research critically engages with issues of learning, diversity, and equity that underlie language practices and policies as they play out in broader social, cultural, historical, political, and economic contexts in the U.S.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
1. Cover Letter: Succinct letter of application highlighting qualifications
2. Resume/CV
3. Essay: 1-2 page statement responding to this prompt: Please look at the Guiding Principles (https://docs.google.com/document/d/12nzzngPcvRVZp1eqCP3979zfqINrmERY1Hs9RvYzeYA/edit) that underlie our elementary teacher education program [they are also on the program website, https://www.colorado.edu/education/academics/undergraduate-programs/ba-elementary-education ]. How do these principles show up in your professional life and work?
4. Three sample publications or examples of scholarly work, preferably related to our priority areas of research listed above.
5. Teacher course evaluations (optional)
6. One relevant sample course syllabi (optional)
During the application process you will need to enter contact information for three references. We will request letters of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search progresses.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2024 (preference will be given to applicants who submit by this deadline) and will continue until the position is filled. The ad will be posted until 12/21/24.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://jobs.colorado.edu/) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Equity-Bilingualism-Biliteracy/58864 (https://apptrkr.com/5607442)
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