[Remote-Position] Urgently Require Associate Professor /
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- Company: Teacher Education In Denton, TX
- Location: Remote
- Compensation: a competitive salary
- Start Date: Immediate openings available
- Position: Urgently Require Associate Professor / Professor & Director Of The North Texas Center For Inquiry
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Job title: Associate Professor / Professor & Director of the North Texas Center for Inquiry in Teacher Education Company: University of North Texas Job description : Welcome to the . The UNT System includes the and , the and UNT Dallas , and the . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at Posting Title Associate Professor / Professor & Director of the North Texas Center for Inquiry in Teacher Education Department UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330 College/School Job Location Denton Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Retirement Eligibility ORP Eligible Additional Retirement Information For more information on retirement plan options, please visit . Salary Information Department Summary The is a Tier One Research University in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex - the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. This dynamic region is seeing explosive growth, demographically and economically, with several of the fastest-growing municipalities in the nation, and is host to countless excellent restaurants, parks and outdoor opportunities, cultural institutions of all types, and globally diverse populations. UNT is located only 26 miles north of DFW International Airport. UNT is among a very few universities to be a Research 1 University and also a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. Position Summary The (TE&A) in the College of Education at The University of North Texas (UNT) invites applications for the Endowed Chair in Teacher Education, beginning in the Fall of 2024. This is an appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor with tenure in the Department of Teacher Education and Administration. The endowed chair position will serve as director of the newly established North Texas Center for Inquiry in Teacher Education (NCITE) at the University of North Texas. NCITE will provide new and important research knowledge for the field of elementary teacher education, while also reflexively informing ongoing improvement of UNT's teacher education program. The leader will collaborate with faculty, research staff, students, and leadership to develop inquiry questions, conduct research, and share learnings suggested by evidence. The College envisions that mixed methods of research will contribute to successive iterations of the program's design. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program of national and international significance, to secure external funding to support research, to mentor graduate students and junior faculty, to cultivate relationships with leaders in partner districts and schools, and to collaborate with faculty and external agencies to achieve the academic goals of the Department, College, and the University. The successful candidate will assume a leadership role in the development and operations of the newly formed NCITE research center. In addition, the successful candidate will teach undergraduate, masters, and doctoral courses (offered at the UNT campus, off-site locations, and online), serve as chair and a member of doctoral dissertation committees, and contribute service to the Department, College, University, community constituencies, and professional organizations. Summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding. Minimum Qualifications Associate Professor Required Qualifications: (1) Earned doctorate with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction (or a related field of study, including Social Studies Education, Bilingual Education, Language and Literacy, Math Education, Science Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education); (2) Research, teaching, and/or leadership experience with diverse populations; (3) Excellence in university teaching experience; (4) Evidence of a nationally recognized research agenda and a publication record commensurate with rank; (5) Evidence of chairing of doctoral dissertations; (6) Evidence of successful experience in leadership positions at department, college, university, and professional organization levels. Finalists will be selected from among candidates who meet UNT's criteria for tenure at the associate professor level. Full Professor Required Qualifications: (1) Earned doctorate with emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction (or a related field of study, including Social Studies Education, Bilingual Education, Language and Literacy, Math Education, Science Education, Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education); (2) Research, teaching, and/or leadership experience with diverse populations; (3) Excellence in university teaching experience; (4) Evidence of a nationally recognized research agenda and a publication record commensurate with rank; (5) Evidence of successful grant procurement; (6) Evidence of chairing of doctoral dissertations; (7) Evidence of successful experience in leadership positions at department, college, university, and/or professional organization levels; (8) Evidence of organizational capacity in leading others in executing complex projects to completion. Finalists will be selected from among candidates who meet UNT's criteria for tenure at the full professor level. Preferred Qualifications Associate Professor Preferred Qualifications: (1) Experience in EC-12 education and/or educational systems that serve diverse communities similar to those found in Texas; (2) Research agenda focused on topics in teacher education of contemporary urgency; (3) Research agenda that focuses on and with diverse communities like those found in Texas; (4) Evidence of successful grant procurement. Full Professor Preferred Qualifications: (1) Experience in EC-12 education and/or educational systems that serve diverse communities similar to those found in Texas; (2) Research agenda focused on topics in teacher education of contemporary urgency; (3) Research agenda that focuses on and with diverse communities like those found in Texas. Required License / Registration / Certification Physical Requirements Ability to communicate Area of Specialty Security Sensitive This is a security sensitive position. EEO Statement The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. Driving University Vehicle No Job Duties Posting Detail Information Posting Number F1282P Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants will submit: (1) Cover letter; (2) Curriculum vitae; (3) List of names and contact information of three references; (4) Unofficial academic transcripts (official transcripts due upon hire). Committee review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications must include all required components to be considered. The search committee will contact references only after advanced stages of screening. Official transcripts will be required prior to employment along with a criminal background check. Quicklink for Posting Position End Date (if temporary) Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Required Documents * Cover Letter Transcripts Curriculum Vitae References - List of Names and Contact Information for 3 Optional Documents Expected salary : Location : Denton, TX Apply Job!Â
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