Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Secondary Education (Middle and/or High School)

The University of Michigan Dearborn (UM-D) is one of three campuses of the University of Michigan. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education primarily to residents of southeastern Michigan, and currently enrolls more than 8,000 students.  The campus is located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan area and is committed to creating positive changes in the region.  The Department of Education is part of the College of Education, Health, and Human Services (CEHHS) and offers bachelor?s degrees (BA or BS) leading to teacher certification, instructional technology, and children and families.  At the graduate level, the department offers multiple master?s degree programs for professionals in the field of education, an Education Specialist (Ed.S.), and a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.). More details concerning the Department and the CEHHS may be found at: umdearborn.edu/cehhs.

Application Process:

Candidates should submit the following:

Interfolio:

Apply electronically at Interfolio using this link http://apply.interfolio.com/143148.  Please attach each of the above items to the submission.  Only electronic submissions will be accepted.  For additional information, contact Jonathan Larson, Academic Program Manager at (313) 593-5052 or jonalars@umich.edu, Secondary Teacher Education Faculty Search. Review of applications will begin April 5, 2024,and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Education in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services at the University of Michigan ? Dearborn invites applicants for a tenure-stream open-rank (assistant, associate or full professor) position in the area of secondary (middle and/or high school) education with teaching experience and research expertise. The anticipated start date is Sept. 1, 2024. The position includes responsibility for teaching (online, face-to-face, or hybrid), research, and service.  In addition, this position will provide support and leadership in the area of accreditation for the department.

The position requires an earned doctorate in teacher education, educational psychology, or curriculum and instruction specializing in middle and/or secondary education or a closely related field. Successful candidates should have a well-articulated research agenda. Two to three years of teaching experience, working in a K-12 school setting in the United States, or equivalent experience, in middle and/or secondary settings is preferred. Applicants also need experience with CAEP accreditation including the writing of required reports and documentation, preparation and facilitation of accreditation visits, and the management of ongoing continuous improvement initiatives. The department anticipates adding to the number of accredited programs in the future and this position would be expected to support the ongoing accreditation process. 

The successful applicant will join faculty, students, and community partners working in the existing teacher preparation program. Candidates will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in the Department of Education in our secondary education, and graduate programs. The successful applicant will teach courses from the areas ofadolescent development, classroom management, educational psychology, curriculum, instruction, and assessment depending on expertise. Additional teaching opportunities may include courses in content area teaching methods, differentiated instruction, research methods courses, and supervision of clinical experiences. Other responsibilities will include serving on college/university committees, working with professional organizations including state level organizations for the certification of teachers, and engaging in collaborative work with faculty and partners from local school districts in the culturally diverse communities of southeast Michigan.The successful applicant will be expected to have strong research skills leading to scholarly publications.