Associate or Full Professor in Higher Education (with Tenure)

The School of Education at the University of California, Irvine is carrying out a search for a faculty member in the area of higher education. We are interested in candidates who use a broad set of methods, including but not limited to approaches such as econometrics, psychometrics, learning analytics, mixed methods, and qualitative research methods to inform evidence-based policy making in college. In addition, we welcome research designed to advance theory to improve education outcomes and equity in higher education settings, broadly defined. We encourage applicants from any disciplinary background and area of expertise. Some areas of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Design and evaluation of interventions to improve higher education access, instruction, and student success, and reduce equity gaps
• Artificial intelligence in higher education
• Student learning and development
• Higher education finance
• Higher education policy

We welcome applications at the Associate or Full Professor level. Applicants should have a record of scholarship, teaching and mentorship, and service commensurate to the level at which they are applying.

Application and Review

Full consideration will be given to complete applications received by October 31, 2024, but screening will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications should include:

• a cover letter explaining research interests
• curriculum vitae
• a separate teaching statement
• a separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion (for more information, see https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/)
• 3 relevant publications/papers in the last five years
• names of three references who will be contacted for shortlisted candidates.

Applications must be uploaded electronically through the on-line Recruit system: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/apply/JPF09337.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Search Committee Chair Di Xu ([email protected]) or Dylan Le ([email protected]). For more information on the UCI School of Education, see www.education.uci.edu.

The University of California, Irvine is Hispanic- and Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution that is consistently ranked as the top university in the country providing opportunity to low-income learners. UCI is located in Orange County, a highly diverse community with more than 25 colleges, ten of which are part of the California State University or California Community College systems. The UCI School of Education is focused on advancing educational sciences and contributing to improved educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the entire lifespan. It is dedicated to building a culturally diverse intellectual community and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Known for its diverse, dynamic and collaborative environment, the UCI School of Education’s research, community partnerships and programming are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs of local schools, and inspiring future generations of educators. The UCI School of Education is ranked No. 8 among all public graduate schools of education (#17 overall) in 2024. UC Irvine also ranked No. 9 in public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The School is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni.

UC Irvine has devoted substantial resources to supporting research in improving undergraduate education including creation of a state-of-the-art facility for supporting and analyzing innovative instruction, infrastructure for storing and managing large-scale learning management system data, a campus-wide Postsecondary Education Research & Implementation Institute for supporting and conducting research that fosters equitable student success in higher education, an [Online Learning Research Center[ (http://www.olrc.us/) within the School of Education, and a campus-wide Division of Teaching Excellence and Innovation that partners with researcher in planning professional development activities, and research and data-sharing partnerships with local districts and community colleges.] We also play a key role in the UC system’s initiative and efforts to develop HSI and MSI data infrastructures that will serve the respective UC campuses.

A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE Award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

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