Post-Doctoral Scholar, Sociology of Education
Posted: 5/6/2019 (Employment)
The Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation in the College of Education at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a post-doctoral scholar in sociology of education for the 2019-2020 academic year. We seek candidates with a disciplinary base in the sociological study of education paired with strong training in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed methods. The candidate will join a department committed to interdisciplinary study of P-20 educational policy, its formation, implementation, and evaluation.
The EPE department offers an EdD in Educational Policy Studies, Evaluation & Measurement, a PhD in Studies in Higher Education, two interdisciplinary PhD tracks in Education Sciences, an MS in Educational Policy Studies, an MS in Higher Education, an MS in Research Methods, and graduate certificates in International Higher Education and Research Methods.
Responsibilities for this position include:
• Develop and teach graduate courses in sociology of education, social policy issues in education, policy analysis, and/or research and evaluation methods (teaching load of 3 courses during the academic year – 1 in fall and 2 in spring)
• Maintain an active line of research, publication, and other scholarly activities
• Provide service to the program and department
• Provide consultation to graduate students as needed in relevant areas of expertise
Interested candidates should submit:
• A letter of application (upload under Cover Letter)
• Curriculum Vitae
• One representative publication/working paper – e.g., dissertation chapter (upload under Special Request 1)
• Statement of teaching philosophy (upload under Special Request 2)
• Names and contact information for three references when prompted in the application. This information will be used to solicit reference letters from finalists only.
Review of applications will begin April 20, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location: University of Kentucky