The Ohio Valley Philosophy of Education Society

Illinois State University

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND FOUNDATIONS

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK POSITION IN SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS

We seek a colleague to join us in our commitment to educate for the democratic ideal.Duties: This scholar will be willing and able to teach undergraduate and graduate students in the area of the Foundations of Education, making effective use of instructional technology where appropriate. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly research and publication related to social foundations, leadership, and/or policy; advise graduate students; serve on and direct doctoral dissertations; and provide service to the department, college, university, state, and profession.

Required Qualifications: Candidates must have an earned doctorate in Educational Foundations or a related discipline completed by August 16, 2012, as well as a record of, or evidence of potential for, excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Preferred qualifications: We seek candidates whose professional backgrounds include some of the following: Strong disciplinary background, particularly in the area of anthropology, sociology, or cultural studies Commitment to developing and sustaining a scholarly line of inquiry Commitment to eco justice, social justice, anti-racist pedagogy, multicultural, democratic public education Experience or strong interest in urban educational reform Experience working with racially/ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse students, low-income communities, and/or LGBTQ youth Experience using a variety of technologies to design and deliver instruction Capacity for collaboration with PK-12 and higher education professionals Innovative approaches to community-based teacher education

Starting date: August 16, 2012

Application deadline: To ensure full consideration, candidates must submit the following by November 28, 2011: a letter of application describing interest in and qualifications for the position; curriculum vitae; official graduate transcripts; two current letters of recommendation; and a sample of scholarly work.Review of applications will begin on that date and continue until the position is filled.

Direct all inquiries and correspondence to:

ISU Educational Foundations Search Committee

c/o Carol Pfoff, Administrative Assistant

Campus Box 5900

Normal, IL 61790-5900

capfoff@ilstu.edu (309) 438-4630 Fax (309) 438-8683

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