Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Theory/Philosophy of Education in the Department of Education, Culture & Society

• An earned doctorate in education or Philosophy of Education with emphasis in Gender studies, Sexuality studies or related field by August 2024
• Evidence of research/teaching focus that includes: Queer theory, Gender studies, Intersections of Queer theories, masculinity, or Sexuality studies in education;
• A record of, or strong potential in, teaching critical theoretical and/or philosophical foundations of education
• A record of, or strong potential in, high-quality research, publications, and teaching
• A commitment to research and service with diverse students, families, and communities with an emphasis on issues of gender & sexuality and its intersections with race, ethnicity, language, immigration status, and socioeconomic status

• Record or strong potential of success with securing external funding opportunities.
• Experience teaching and working with local communities and community organizations to promote equity and justice with sexual and gender-minoritized students and populations.

• Demonstrated strong record of scholarly achievement and extramurally funded research commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Utah
• Evidence of a strong record of graduate teaching up to the doctoral level commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Utah
• Demonstrated leadership abilities commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor at the University of Utah

• Maintain active research agenda that critically investigates gender and sexuality in education, with a commitment to intersectional, transnational, masculinity, queer and feminist teaching, and learning. Publish scholarly works in high-quality outlets.
• Seek and secure external funding to support research and further interdisciplinary research initiatives
• Develop, tailor, and teach four courses per academic year that focus on educational theory and gender and sexuality in education, with a commitment to intersectional, transnational, masculinity, queer and feminist teaching, and learning and core ECS courses in area of expertise.
• Mentor and advise undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students
• Serve on graduate exam and dissertation committees
• Collaborate and engage in service to the department, college, state and national professional organizations, school districts, and local communities.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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