Professor in Sociology of Education

The Department of Educational Policy Studies seeks a candidate who will contribute to the department's multi-disciplinary expertise. Candidates must demonstrate evidence of established research and scholarship, as well as undergraduate and graduate teaching, in the sociology of education. Candidates should have a nationally recognized record of research, publication, teaching, and service that meets the criteria for a tenured Associate or Full Professor position at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

The individual hired for the position is expected to conduct original research and generate scholarly publications sufficient for a tenured appointment at a major research university; develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in educational policy studies, with a focus on sociology of education; supervise and serve on the committees of Master's and Doctoral candidates; serve on departmental, School of Education, and university committees; provide departmental leadership; and engage in professional service at the university, local, regional, national, and/or international level commensurate with their appointment level. Candidates for this position should have demonstrated ability and commitment to mentoring at-risk, first-generation, and/or underrepresented undergraduate or graduate students to help them achieve academic success.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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Required
PhD
Earned doctorate in education or a related field, with an emphasis on sociology of education; or an earned doctorate in sociology with an emphasis on education.

Minimum Years and Types of Work Experience:
-Candidate should have at least 8 years of relevant work experience in higher education.
-Evidence of established research and scholarship on sociology of education.
-Evidence of excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching.
-Evidence of success in securing external funding to support research preferred.
-Demonstrated commitment to furthering socially just education.
-Experience working with diverse students and colleagues.

Candidates at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor must possess credentials commensurate with a tenured appointment at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The successful candidate will be formally reviewed for tenure before the official faculty appointment can begin.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

AUGUST 18, 2025

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)

The Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison houses some of the nation's highest-ranked degree programs in educational policy. We examine educational policies, practices, movements, outcomes, dilemmas, and controversies - as well as the forces shaping them - through the lenses of international and comparative education, anthropology, economics, geography, history, sociology, philosophy, policy analysis, and politics. We value a collegial, interdisciplinary environment for research, teaching, and service. Our efforts are guided by a commitment to furthering socially just education.

The Department of Educational Policy Studies resides in the UW-Madison School of Education, which is regularly ranked as one of the top Schools of Education in the nation. The School is proud of the outstanding breadth of its programs, with departments in Education, Health and the Arts. The School views this broad range of programs as a tremendous strength.

The UW-Madison School of Education is committed to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning, research and service by supporting and maintaining inclusive working and learning environments where all can flourish, and where the unique contributions of students, faculty, and staff from a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures are valued.

Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest with a description of current and future research, as well as relevant teaching experience, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) two samples of scholarly writing. Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references as a part of the online application. References will not be contacted without notification. To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2024. The position will remain open until filled.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' can be found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Jacob Leonard
jacob.leonard@wisc.edu
608-265-5956
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030)

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/EDUC POLICY STUDIES

Faculty

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