Recruit

The School of Education at the University of California, Irvine is conducting a search for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Race and Education. We welcome applicants across diverse fields and methodologies with strong scholarship focused on race and education across age groups, including, but not limited to, research that focuses on the racial/ethnic identity among children and youth in educational, family, and/or community settings; the intersection of race/ethnicity, experiences, and outcomes in learning; systems of oppression for marginalized communities and forms of resistance in educational environments; culturally sustaining pedagogies across content areas; policies and practices that redress racial injustice and inequity; theories of systemic and organizational change. In P–12 and postsecondary education.

The UCI School of Education is part of a newly awarded Latinx and Black Cluster Hire Initiative (LBCHI), which seeks to hire scholars that center race as core to their educational research agenda in their respective disciplines across varied areas of focus. If relevant, this hire will affiliate with others as part of this cluster.

Applicants will be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor, have a Ph.D. conferred (or equivalent) by July 1, 2023 and a record of scholarship, teaching and mentorship, and service commensurate to their career stage. The School of Education has outstanding undergraduate, CALTeach, Ph.D., and MAT teacher preparation programs.

The UCI School of Education is focused on advancing educational sciences and contributing to improved educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the lifespan. A diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution, the UCI School of Education’s research, community partnerships and programming are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs of local schools, and inspiring future generations of educators.

Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the School of Education is ranked as the No. 10 graduate school of education and No. 4 among public schools of education by U.S. News & World Report. Currently, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni.

Application and Review
Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by November 15, 2022, but screening will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications should include:
• a cover letter explaining research interests
• curriculum vitae
• a separate teaching statement
• a separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (for more information, see https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/ and https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/iecontributions/)
• up to 3 relevant publications/papers
• the names and contact information of three references (letters of recommendation will be solicited for a selected number of applicants)

Applications must be uploaded electronically through the on-line Recruit system:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07948

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Julie Washington (julieaw@uci.edu) or Dylan Le (dylanle@uci.edu). For more information on the UCI School of Education, see https://education.uci.edu/.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

The University of California, Irvine is Hispanic- and Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution that is consistently ranked as the top university in the country providing opportunity to low-income learners. UCI is located in Orange County, a highly diverse community with more than 25 colleges, ten of which are part of the California State University or California Community College systems.

Institutional Reference Check:
The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence; where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. In support of this commitment, and as a means to address all forms of academic misconduct, UC Irvine will conduct an institutional reference check on recruitment finalists of Senate Ladder-Rank Professor and Professor of Teaching series, at all ranks (i.e. assistant, associate, full), prior to extending a formal offer of appointment. Applications submitted via AP Recruit must include a signed copy of the Authorization to Release Information Form for consideration.

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.