College of Education - Higher Education Administration and Post-Secondary Policy Research - Professional Track Position 2023-24

Description

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy in the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin periodically hires professional track full-time and part-time faculty to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Higher Education Administration and Post-Secondary Policy Research.

Positions are not available every semester and are contingent upon student enrollment and the availability of funding. Appointments are made on a semester-by-semester basis, though sometimes a year-long appointment can be made.

Salary and title are dependent upon responsibilities and qualifications. These are non-tenure track positions.

The College of Education, ranked among the top public colleges of education in the country, has a longstanding commitment to the shared values of equitable opportunities, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice.

We view creating a welcoming, engaged campus community as interconnected with academic excellence in the work of our faculty.

The college has experienced a rapid expansion of interest in its academic programs over the past five years. More than half of our admitted students identify as Latina / o and more than 30% are first-generation college students.

Our students are joined by a world-class faculty who are among the nation's leading experts in their respective fields.

As a leading college of education in Texas and beyond, we are agents of change committed to transforming education and health research, practice, and policy to ensure the thriving of children, families, schools, and communities.

In our efforts to align our college to address the most pressing challenges in the fields of education and health, we launched a strategic vision known as Reimagine Education (see education.

utexas.edu / about / college-leadership / deans-office / reimagine-education).

Qualifications

A master's degree is required; doctoral degree is preferred for all positions and required for graduate teaching assignments.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills and a student-centered approach to teaching that reflects our commitments to ensuring the success of all students, including those from linguistically and culturally diverse communities.

Application Instructions

Interested applicants are invited to upload a letter of application, current vita, and list of at least three references with name, title, and contact information.

Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled. Pre-employment screening includes verification of academic credentials and background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.