Job Description

About the position:
Assistant Professor Secondary Education

UMBC Department of Education

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Department of Education invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Secondary Social Studies or English Language Arts/Literacy Education. Primary responsibilities of this position include 1) teaching pre-service secondary education courses to undergraduates and graduates; 2) maintaining an active research and publication agenda; 3) providing service to the community, department, university, and profession, and 4) mentoring a diverse population of students. Our new colleague will demonstrate a commitment to and experience in fostering justice through equity-focused research and/or teaching. The successful candidate should also exhibit the desire and ability to thrive and grow in a diverse, collaborative, interdisciplinary environment. Scholar-teachers interested in collaborating with undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students on interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply, as collaborative research is a hallmark of UMBC’s learning community.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore County

UMBC is a public, very high-activity research (R1) university serving over 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students in a suburban setting between Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC with a vision to redefine excellence in higher education through an inclusive culture that connects innovative teaching and learning, research across disciplines, and civic engagement. We advance knowledge, economic prosperity, and social justice by welcoming and inspiring inquisitive minds from all backgrounds. The university is innovative, interdisciplinary, inclusive, and committed to advancing ground-breaking research. UMBC is consistently cited – most recently by U.S. News & World Report – as one of the best universities for undergraduate teaching, and as a leading innovator in higher education. For the past eight years, the university has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Great Place to Work. UMBC has been designated as a Minority Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education since 2017.

The UMBC Department of Education

The mission of the UMBC Department of Education is to advance research on teaching and learning and to develop caring, thoughtful, knowledgeable, skilled, and responsive educators. We expect our graduates to respect diversity, to be leaders in their schools, and to advocate for democracy and social justice. The education department offers various accredited programs, including early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, TESOL and a Master of Arts in Education. The department is engaged in several university, state, national, and international collaborations, including an expansive network of partner schools, grants with the Department of Defense, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Sherman Teacher Scholar Program. This program supports and helps prepare teachers to serve in urban and high-need schools in the region.

Our new colleague will work alongside our nationally and internationally recognized and award-winning faculty. We are deeply committed to supporting new faculty, and there are several support programs, including start-up funds, summer fellowships, and the Eminent Scholar Mentoring Program, which links tenure-track faculty at the Assistant rank with external mentors of their choice. UMBC has various faculty-led affinity groups designed to support the recruitment, visibility, and retention of diverse faculty and staff. Candidates will be offered the opportunity to meet with a representative from their preferred affinity group(s).

Required Qualifications:

Doctoral Degree (or ABD pending graduation, in hand by hiring date) in Secondary Education; Language, Literacy & Culture; Curriculum & Instruction; Teacher Education, or a related field
An emerging research record with identified field(s) of study
Demonstrated commitment to and experience in fostering justice through equity-focused research and/or pedagogy
Knowledge of and orientation toward culturally relevant, responsive, or sustaining pedagogy
At least three years of demonstrated successful teaching of learners in grades 7-12 within ethnically, culturally, or linguistically diverse school settings
Evidence of experience teaching in higher education (advanced/specialized or intro courses)
Preferred Qualifications:

Additional consideration is given to candidates who possess one of more of the following:

Demonstrated success in research and publications in peer-reviewed journals that apply a critical lens to social studies or literacy education
Demonstrated success in advising and mentorship of students/teacher candidates
Demonstrated experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations
Interest in transdisciplinary approaches to English Language Arts/literacy or social studies, including areas in STEM
Experience with seeking and participating in externally funded projects
Demonstrate commitment to inclusive excellence
Diversity and Inclusive Excellence

UMBC is committed to equity, justice, and inclusive excellence and is especially proud of the diversity of its 14,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The Department of Education is committed to attracting diverse applicants for this position. We firmly commit to promoting inclusive excellence, equity, and justice. Candidates should demonstrate a focus on fostering equity and justice in research, leadership, teaching, mentorship, and service. We encourage applications from people of color, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and other minoritized groups.

Information on faculty diversity initiatives is available at UMBC Faculty Diversity. Resources to promote work-life balance for our faculty are available at Work Life Balance.

Application Submission

Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, the names and contact information of three references, a scholarly writing sample (e.g., dissertation chapter, book chapter, article), a separate statement addressing the applicant’s commitment to and experience in fostering inclusive excellence, and an unofficial transcript. The cover letter should include a) a discussion of how the applicant’s qualifications align with the position, b) a teaching philosophy statement, and c) a description of the applicant’s current and future research path. Please submit all application materials via Interfolio at the following link: https://apply.interfolio.com/155375

Please address any inquiries about the application process to Ms. Abby Shaffer ([email protected]). Questions regarding the position can be directed to the Chairs of the Search Committee, Dr. Cheryl North ([email protected]) and Dr. Michele Stites ([email protected]). For best consideration, please submit your application material by Thursday, December 7, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Screening of Applications Begins: Review of application materials will begin 10/7/2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Background Screening Statement: A background check will be required.
Salary:
Salary Range: $81,000 - $86,000 commensurate with experience

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.