Open Rank Faculty Position in the Preparation of K-12 Students for Civic Life

Stanford’s Graduate School of Education is seeking a faculty member of any rank who focuses on children’s preparation to be active participants in civic life. Approaches that address historical, sociopolitical, linguistic and/or racial contexts of civic engagement for populations that have been marginalized are especially welcome.  There is a preference for candidates whose work considers improving learning for civic participation in and/or out of school contexts. Qualified candidates will be prepared to offer classes to pre-service teachers and doctoral/masters level students in one or more of the following areas: history education, social studies, civics education, ethnic studies.

Applicants are required to provide:

  • a cover letter (short)
  • research statement (~2 pages)
  • teaching statement (~1 page)
  • curriculum vitae
  • three scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers
  • applicants for Assistant rank positions should submit three letters of reference.
  • applicants for Associate and Full Professor ranks should submit a list of three names of references (complete with addresses and phone numbers). We will request letters of recommendation for a short list of finalists only.

Ph.D./Ed.D. or enrollment in a Ph.D./Ed.D. program with anticipated degree conferral by the time of appointment as Assistant Professor is required.

The Graduate School of Education and Stanford University value faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Candidates may optionally include as part of their research or teaching statement a brief discussion of how their work will further these ideals.

Application materials must be submitted on PageUp: http://Facultypositions.stanford.edu/cw/en-us/job/493471?lApplicationSubSourceID=

The deadline for submitting applications is October 16, 2022.

Questions may be directed to Tanya Chamberlain, Faculty Affairs Officer, tanyas@stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions.