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Job Number: R1003449
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Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Department of Educational Foundations at Montclair State University is pleased to invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Educational Studies in Urban Education, to begin in September 2024. Educational Studies in Urban Education is a rapidly growing field of study dedicated to serving diverse communities.
We are seeking a dynamic collaborative colleague who will play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing growth and success of our Educational Foundations programs while upholding program rigor and fostering student success. Responsibilities include: teaching courses at the undergraduate level in our Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers program and quantitative masters and doctoral courses offered by our department; conducting an active research agenda and publishing scholarly work; serving on dissertation committees; and providing service to the University and professional community.
The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and administering innovative graduate programs that can draw from our large pool of undergraduate students. Additionally, this individual will spearhead new department initiatives that directly address market demand for non-traditional education programs grounded in educational studies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must have a PhD in Educational Foundations/Studies or closely related field – e.g., Urban Education, Policy Studies, Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Foundations (Philosophy, History, Psychology, or Sociology of Education) completed prior to June 2024. A well-defined research agenda, evidence of scholarly activities, and success in or potential for high quality peer-reviewed publications and grant-funded projects; demonstrated aptitude for or evidence of excellence in teaching; demonstrated ability to work with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. The department and the College of Education and Engaged Learning are committed to student and faculty diversity and value the educational benefits that derive from such diversity. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically diverse communities; have a commitment to education for social justice, democratic practice, and critical thinking; and are interested in addressing issues of diversity in research, teaching, and curriculum development.
COLLEGE FOR EDUCATION AND ENGAGED LEARNING AND THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
The College for Education and Engaged Learning at Montclair State University is dedicated to preparing aspiring teachers, administrators, counselors, and other education professionals for success. Grounded in a commitment to promoting equity and embracing innovation, the College has a rich history of delivering exceptional programs in the field. Our graduates are prepared to drive positive change throughout their careers, adapting to evolving educational issues and practices along the way.
The College has a long and proud history of excellence, continuous renewal, and improvement, as ranked 10th in the nation and No. 1 in New Jersey for Master’s in Educational Leadership and 22nd nationally for elementary education, and 83rd for graduate school of education in the country by US News and World Report’s Best Graduate Schools. It offers a broad selection of outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs in three academic departments: Teaching and Learning, Educational Foundations, Educational Leadership. The College is also home to numerous acclaimed centers and institutes, recognized for their excellence and achievements.
The Department of Educational Foundations focuses on: (a) the analysis and critique of educational forms, practices and theories from philosophical, historical, social, political, psychological and economic perspectives; (b) education as a mean to realizing a more just and democratic society; (c) the promotion and development of critical, creative and independent thinking in educational contexts.
The department offers courses designed to prepare public and private school educators, administrators, community educators, and policymakers to meet the educational demands of our increasingly diverse society. Along with the charge to serve professional and pre-professional educators, the department seeks to develop in students from all disciplines a sophisticated understanding of the relationship between education and culture, as well as tools of inquiry that are valuable in community contexts.
The department offers a BA in Educational Foundations for Elementary Teachers, a robust degree program serving over 525 undergraduate students. Educational Foundations offers graduate certificates in Gifted and Talented Education, Educational Assessment, and Inquiry-Based Teaching and Learning. In addition, the department offers masters’ and doctoral courses in research methods for programs in the College for Education and Engaged Learning.
The department also houses the Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children (since 1974), the Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education Project (since 2012), and the Creativity and Aesthetic Lab, and has recently become the home of the Nel Noddings Collection.
THE UNIVERSITY
Montclair State University is a nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 13 colleges and schools that serve more than 22,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University’s commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.
SALARY RANGE Commensurate with experience
STARTING DATE September 1, 2024
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Cover letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements to be uploaded during the application process. Three letters of recommendation will be requested from candidates who are selected for first-round interviews.
APPLY BY: Full consideration will be given to applications received first, we will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
Department
Educational Foundations
Position Type
Faculty
Contact Information:
For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources’ Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.
EEO/AA Statement
Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.
Additional information can be found on the website at
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/
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