[on behalf of Win Burleson]
Advanced Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (Tenure-Eligible)
of Learning Sciences at the University of Arizona
The Department of Educational Psychology (EDP) located in the College of
Education (COE) at the University of Arizona invites applications in the
area of Learning Sciences. This is for an Advanced Assistant, Associate, or
Full Professor position that is designed to accommodate a broad range of
specializations within the department’s core focus on learning, motivation,
and development in social historical contexts. The position begins August
2020.
The successful candidate will have experience investigating
innovative learning environments and a generative approach to advancing
theory and knowing in the learning sciences. Specifically, we are looking
for someone who utilizes a broad array of methods in researching authentic
learning environments emphasizing culture and context. The University of
Arizona provides many opportunities for interdisciplinary research
and collaboration with faculty in STEM education, digital literacies,
social sciences, cognitive science, and other disciplines.
Current faculty are seeking a future direction for the department in which
Learning Sciences and Educational Psychology are integrated. Thus, the
successful candidate will demonstrate enthusiastic involvement in planning
and implementing programmatic changes to achieve this desired future.
The College of Education supports inclusive excellence, the UA’s diversity
and inclusiveness strategic initiative designed to create an inclusive and
supportive environment for all faculty, staff, and students. The appointee
is expected to support diversity and inclusiveness efforts in
the department, college, and university. The College of Education
values its inclusive climate as we know that diversity in experiences,
backgrounds, and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical
thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive
academic community.
The University of Arizona is built on the lands of the Tohono O’odham and
Pascua Yaqui peoples and is a designated Hispanic-Serving and American
Indian and Alaska Native-Serving Institution. This acknowledgement and
understanding will continue to strengthen our dedication to creating
educational equity and opportunities.
Please visit our website for more information about the following Link for
more information:
https://uacareers.com/postings/42184
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