The Annenberg Institute and the Department of Education are searching to jointly hire a tenure-line faculty position in Urban Education Policy at the Assistant or Associate rank. We seek candidates with a strong research agenda whose work focuses on key issues for reducing inequality and increasing the quality of educational opportunities for children and youth. The start date for this position is July 1, 2020.
A candidate’s research should utilize a combination of strong conceptual foundations and rigorous empirical methods. Candidates should also be able to demonstrate interest in and effectiveness at teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. We welcome candidates with doctorates in any relevant field – including, among others: economics, education, political science, psychology, anthropology, philosophy, and sociology – and focused on any age group – from early childhood through higher education. Demonstrated excellence in scholarship, teaching and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are essential.
Applicants should submit the following materials via https://apply.interfolio.com/66240:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two Writing Samples
If you are applying at the Assistant Professor level, please arrange to have three confidential letters of recommendation submitted via Interfolio. Applicants at the rank of Associate Professor should submit the contact information of five references. The search committee will contact references directly.
Inquiries and other communications may be directed to Jenna Legault at jenna_legault@brown.edu.
Applications received by October 1, 2019 will receive full consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled or closed.
Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.