Professor (Teaching), all ranks, in Brazilian or Latin American Education

The Stanford Graduate School of Education invites applications for a teaching faculty position with specialization in Brazilian or Latin American classroom teaching, teacher education, curriculum development, or related fields in education to serve as the Lemann Foundation Scholar. The appointment will be made as a non-tenure line Professor (Teaching), with rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) depending upon the candidate's seniority and experience. After an initial fixed term of five years, there is a possibility of renewal for an additional five-year term. Teaching faculty are members of the School faculty and of the University Academic Council.

 

The successful candidate will play an integral role in the GSE’s Lemann Center for Educational Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Brazil (https://lemanncenter.stanford.edu/), and will work with the Center’s students, alumni, and partners to support improvement in Brazilian or Latin American education. We welcome applications from scholars of any nationality. Scholars should have a strong academic record with clear relevance to the Lemann Center’s mission. The normal responsibilities for Professor (Teaching) include: teaching classes (typically four courses during the three quarters of the regular academic year), working to develop curriculum, mentoring and advising students, and involvement in the broader educational community. The ideal applicant for this position will have a strong commitment to and demonstrated aptitude for teaching, as well as an established reputation and national visibility in Brazilian or Latin American curriculum and teaching. Ph.D./Ed.D. or enrollment in a Ph.D./Ed.D. program with anticipated degree conferral by the time of appointment is required.

 

The Graduate School of Education website may be found at https://ed.stanford.edu/ 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.

 

Applicants are required to provide:

  • a cover letter(short)
  • research and teaching statement (~3pages)
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  • material relevant to evaluating the applicant’s expertise in the improvement ofteaching
  • a list of three names of references (complete with addresses and phone numbers). We will request letters of recommendation for a short list of finalistsonly.

 

Application materials must be submitted on PageUp: https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/493528/professor-teaching-all-ranks-in-brazilian-or-latin-american-education

 

The deadline for submitting applications is March 1, 2023.

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.