The Department of Educational Policy, Research and Administration (EPRA) in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking candidates to join a dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff as an Assistant Professor in International Development Education. This is a full-time tenure track position beginning in September 2007.

This is a search for a faculty member with expertise in International Development Education, with an emphasis on adult and non-formal education; literacy and accelerated learning; and related policy and program development. This position will require an experienced professional with a strong record of working in education projects in the developing world. This faculty member will be expected to produce research and publications in the most prestigious journals in the field. Moreover, the candidate will be expected to have a substantial network of contacts and experience in working with the major funding agencies in international development education. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the leadership of the concentration and the Center for International Education.

Responsibilities: (1) develop and teach graduate-level courses in international education with emphasis on adult and non-formal education; literacy policy and practice; and educational planning and program development; (2) advise graduate students; (3) participate in the design and oversight of externally-funded projects; (4) conduct research and publish; (5) collaborate with members of the Center for International Education; and (6) contribute to the School’s undergraduate curriculum.

Qualifications:  Doctorate in International Education or a related field. (1) experience with and knowledge of adult and non-formal education with a focus on literacy policy, programs, and practice; (2) teaching experience or the potential to teach a diverse graduate-level student population; (3) a strong record of scholarly and practitioner-oriented publications with a clear research agenda or evidence of that potential; (4) a willingness to write research proposals and work on funded projects; (5) a collaborative and participatory approach style; and (6) flexibility and interest in working with faculty and students in a School of Education.

Although part of a traditional university system, the International Education Concentration and its affiliated Center for International Education are committed to operating as a participatory community where all members take an active role. Center members consist of faculty, staff, current students, and graduates. Together they form a learning community that combines study of theory with the practical management of educational programs. The International Education Concentration reflects the belief that the best professional training occurs when a person can move freely between periods of reflection, study, and field experiences. Much of the learning, therefore, takes place through the design and implementation of educational projects both in the United States and abroad in which students take an active part. Since the vitality and substance of this training depends heavily on the mutual commitment and contribution of all participants, we seek to maintain a diversity of members who bring with them considerable field experience as well as commitment to international education.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in the scenic Connecticut River Valley, one hour north of Hartford, Connecticut, two hours west of Boston, three hours from New York City, and one hour east of the Berkshire Mountains.  To learn more about the International Education Concentration and the Center for International Education, please visit http://www.umass.edu/cie.  To learn more about the UMass School of Education, visit http://www.umass.edu/education. To apply for the position, please send vita, transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and two writing samples of published work to Search Committee Chair, International Education, R23852, c/o Cindy Hamel, Assistant to the Dean, chamel@educ.umass.edu, 124 Furcolo Hall, School of Education, University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003.

Review of candidates will begin December 8, 2006 and will continue until a qualified candidate is identified. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Final appointment is contingent upon the availability of funds.

For more information about the position please contact the co-chairs of the search committee: Professor David R. Evans at dre@educ.umass.edu and Professor Gretchen B. Rossman at gretchen@educ.umass.edu.

The School of Education is committed to developing a more diverse faculty, student body and curriculum. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

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