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The College of Education, Health, and Human Development is conducting a search for a faculty member at the Assistant Professor rank
with expertise in Multicultural Education projected to begin Fall Semester 2023. The faculty member will contribute to the preparation of
P-12 teacher candidates and professionals to work effectively and responsibly with diverse individuals, schools, families, and communities.
As a tenure-track instructional position located within the Department of Education, this faculty appointment is comprised of 50% teaching,
40% research, and 10% service.
with expertise in Multicultural Education projected to begin Fall Semester 2023. The faculty member will contribute to the preparation of
P-12 teacher candidates and professionals to work effectively and responsibly with diverse individuals, schools, families, and communities.
As a tenure-track instructional position located within the Department of Education, this faculty appointment is comprised of 50% teaching,
40% research, and 10% service.
We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals and groups;
have extensive experience partnering with schools, families, and communities; possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal
communication skills; and contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
have extensive experience partnering with schools, families, and communities; possess effective interpersonal, written, and verbal
communication skills; and contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.
Because increasing the diversity of the educational profession is one of our strategic priorities, women and underrepresented
minorities in the field of multicultural education are particularly encouraged to apply.
minorities in the field of multicultural education are particularly encouraged to apply.
Duties and
Responsibilities
- Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in multicultural education.
- Provide
mentorship and field supervision to students in community-based and public school placements. - Conduct innovative research in a
specialized area of interest in multicultural education. - Participate in outreach and service activities to the university and
citizens of Montana.
We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse University community and have demonstrated
ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education,
Knowledge & Skills
- The successful candidate will have an Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education, or equivalent, with
depth of study and research in the foundations of multicultural education, social justice education, cultural studies in education, and/or a
closely related critical discipline. ABD candidates will be considered if they will complete degree requirements by August
2023. - Demonstrated potential for successful teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
- Demonstrated potential for
high-quality scholarship (e.g., publications in peer reviewed journals and presentations at national or international conferences) that
contributes to the field of multicultural education and/or teacher preparation. - Demonstrated commitment to working effectively with
diverse faculty, staff, and students. - Sustained engagement with culturally sustaining and revitalizing pedagogy, community-embedded
partnerships, equity and social justice education, and/or bilingual/multilingual education.
Preferred
Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Experience with classroom teaching in K-12
contexts or equivalent. - Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse K-12 students, particularly Indigenous
students and/or schools serving predominantly American Indian students. - Experience working with bilingual/multilingual individuals
and/or preparing K-12 teachers for working with bilingual/multilingual students. - Experience collaborating with cross-sector
education stakeholders (i.e., practitioners, community members, policymakers, researchers, etc.). - Experience serving on graduate
student thesis or dissertation committees.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Possess excellent
communication and interpersonal skills. - Demonstrate a commitment to the integration of teaching, research, and service.
- Articulate a cohesive research agenda in multicultural education.
- Work effectively with a diverse population of learners and
constituents in the College of Education, Health and Human Development, Montana State University, and the state of Montana to promote human
well-being. - Contribute to the mission of Montana State University and be responsible for providing service to the department,
college, university, professional, and public communities.
