University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: Warner School of Education **Salary Range or Pay Grade** Assistant Professor: $70,000 – $85,000; Associate Professor: $80,000 – $120,000 **Description** The Higher Education Program at the Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor from established and/or emerging scholars who have a rigorous research agenda focused on the study of higher education institutions, leadership, and/or students. We seek a collaborative and innovative colleague who can complement and expand upon the expertise of our current faculty in higher education and educational leadership, while contributing to our broader Warner School mission to make the world more just and humane. We are looking for a colleague who brings an inclusive and equity-focused lens to their scholarship and practice. The term of employment will begin on July 1, 2025. The principal duties associated with this position are to: + Conduct and disseminate research related to higher education institutions, leadership, and/or students + Teach graduate-level courses focused on topics such as: governance, policy, and administration in higher education; diversity & equity in higher education; college teaching; leadership and management in higher education; the community college; college student retention; and/or assessment in higher education. + Teach doctoral seminars to support students through the dissertation process. + Mentor PhD and EdD students in fields and interest areas aligned with their domains of knowledge and experience. + Collaborate with Warner School colleagues and community partners to envision and strengthen programming in areas related to their domains of knowledge and experience. + Seek and secure external funding to support research and programming priorities. + Fulfill appropriate service roles in the university and community and maintain an active presence in national, state, and/or local professional organizations. **Qualifications** Ideal candidates for this position will have qualifications and experiences that include: + A doctorate in higher education, student affairs, or a closely related field, earned prior to the position’s starting date. + A demonstrated commitment to: 1) the preparation of strong justice-oriented educational leaders and scholars; 2) diversity, equity, and inclusion; and 3) excellence in both teaching and research. + Previous work experience in higher education settings preferred, though not required. + Candidates with a strong grasp of quantitative and/or mixed methods research methodologies are desired, though also not required. **Application Instructions** **The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled** . For more information about this position, please contact the search chair, Dr. Tricia Shalka, at tshalka@warner.rochester.edu. The following documentation will be required as part of the online application: + A cover letter that addresses your interests in and qualifications for the position, including your research priorities and teaching interests/experience + Current curriculum vitae + Contact information for three references + A writing sample, such as a publication, technical report, or conference paper. **About the Warner School:** The Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development is part of the University of Rochester, one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities. At the Warner School we believe that education can transform lives and make the world more just and humane. This vision informs our teaching, research and service as a research school of education, as we strive to: **PREPARE** practitioners and researchers who are knowledgeable, reflective, skilled and caring educators, who can make a difference in individual lives as well as their fields, and who are leaders and agents of change; **GENERATE** and disseminate knowledge leading to new understandings of education and human development, on which more effective educational policies and practices can be grounded; **COLLABORATE** across disciplines, professions and constituencies to promote change that can significantly improve education and support positive human development. Our diverse work in each of these domains is informed by the following underlying beliefs: the improvement of education is in pursuit of social justice; development and learning shape and are shaped by the contexts in which they occur; the complexity of educational problems requires an interdisciplinary and collaborative approach; and best practices are grounded in research and theory, just as useful theory and research are informed by practice. The Warner School fosters a learning community that represents and builds on the rich diversity of human experiences, backgrounds, cultures, histories, ideas and ways of living. Learn more about equity, diversity, and inclusion at Warner https://www.warner.rochester.edu/about/diversity **About the Higher Education Program:** Higher Education (which is part of Educational Leadership at the Warner School), is a vibrant program that has prepared faculty and higher education administrators from entry-level professionals to presidents. The Higher Education program is a multi-disciplinary program that allows students to pursue a master’s degree (https://www.warner.rochester.edu/degree/masters/higher-education) , an Ed.D., or a Ph.D (https://www.warner.rochester.edu/degree/doctorate/higher-education) . The faculty in the program are productive researchers who have gained national and international reputations and who are committed to improving the quality of higher education and preparing equity-centered practitioners. The relatively small size of our graduate school and our University make it easy to find and develop meaningful collaborations with colleagues outside of Educational Leadership, as well as within it. **About Rochester:** Located in western New York, Rochester is a vibrant city, with a welcoming community, affordable housing, and rich intellectual and cultural resources. Approximately six hours by car from New York City, this medium-sized city on the shore of Lake Ontario is a dynamic town, with many great restaurants, museums, businesses, colleges, universities, and schools. Discover what Rochester has to offer in all four seasons (https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/discover-rochester) . Claiming more sites on the National Register of Historic Places than any other city its size, Rochester was also the home of women's rights activist Susan B. Anthony and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Their commitments to equity and social justice are part of the DNA of the Rochester community and the University of Rochester. Visit our website to learn more about the University of Rochester (https://www.warner.rochester.edu/about) . **Equal Employment Opportunity Statement** The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.