2009-2010 School of Education Associate Dean for Research Position

The UCB School of Education is located at the flagship campus of the University of Colorado, situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains 25 miles northwest of Denver.  The School has a tradition of excellence and offers a welcoming and collaborative environment for scholars who desire to pursue the highest quality research and teaching.  As a community, we embrace the principles of social justice, democracy, and diversity as the historic moral imperatives of U.S. public schooling.  Candidates, therefore, should be committed to working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations.  The School ranks among the nation’s most distinguished in terms of the quality and importance of the scholarly contributions made by its faculty and students. Graduate degrees (MA & PhD) are offered in five areas of emphasis – Educational Foundations, Policy, and Practice; Educational Equity and Cultural Diversity; Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Psychology; and Research and Evaluation Methodology.  Our exemplary, research-based teacher education programs (undergraduate and Masters) are an integral part of the life of the School. Find more program information at http://www.colorado.edu/education/.

Position Description: The Associate Dean for Research reports directly to the Dean and is a member of the Dean’s administrative team.  Primary responsibilities will be to facilitate and expand the School’s research enterprise and to oversee grants administration.  Other responsibilities include: identifying funding resources consistent with faculty interests, supporting faculty and graduate students in writing proposals, fostering and participating in within-college and cross-campus collaborations, and working with a communications coordinator to enhance the dissemination of research results.  The successful candidate will possess an array of qualifications from among the following:  an exemplary record of research, grantsmanship, experience with federal funding agencies, and experience with philanthropic foundations.  The successful candidate must also demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and have a track record of successful mentoring and working collaboratively with others.  Preference will be given to candidates with administrative and budgetary experience and to those who demonstrate a commitment to issues of diversity and equal educational opportunity.  The candidate’s area of expertise should correspond to one of the School’s five graduate degree areas listed above.  Depending on the qualifications and career goals of the candidate, the position would be rostered as associate or full professor with tenure or as professional administrator.  Scholars of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary: Commensurate with experience and scholarly record.

Job Posting #802344

Application Materials:Inquiries concerning a specific position should be directed to the appropriate contact person.  Completed applications must include a letter of application specifying the desired position, a curriculum vita, and three letters of recommendation. Submit application materials electronically at http://www.jobsatcu.com/ (reference job posting number listed above).

Closing Date: The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled.

Contact for Associate Dean for Research:
Dr. Dan Liston (303) 492-8934
Email: Dan.Liston@colorado.edu