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School Finance and Economics of Education (Open Rank)

Contact:

Suzanne Eckes, Associate Professor
Email: seckes@indiana.edu
Phone: (812) 856-8376
, 47401

Job Description

School Finance and Economics of Education (Open Rank) The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Indiana University seeks applications for a tenure-track position in school finance/economics of education in the educational leadership program. This nationally ranked unit has a deep commitment to social justice, high quality research, field connections, and the preparation of exemplary school leaders. We seek outstanding candidates with research and teaching interests related to K-12 finance, economics, and education policy. We are particularly interested in individuals with one or more of the following attributes: demonstrated research skills and accomplishments, success in obtaining external research grants and contracts, expertise in quantitative research methods, demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate students, work with education policy at the national or state levels, and work with K-12 schools. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for the rank of professor or associate professor, but exceptional candidates at all ranks will be considered. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct research on issues pertaining to K-12 finance, economics, and educational leadership and policy; to teach finance and economics courses in the educational leadership doctoral, master’s, and licensure programs; to teach a microeconomics course in the education policy studies program; to direct doctoral dissertations; and to advise graduate students. The individual will have responsibilities across the IU core campus that spans Bloomington and Indianapolis. In addition to a faculty appointment in educational leadership, the successful candidate may work with complementary initiatives housed in one of the School’s centers, such as the Center for Evaluation and Education Policy, the Center for Research and P-16 Collaboration, or the Center for Urban and Multicultural Education. A doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in an appropriate field is required. Screening of applications will begin on , and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter of application describing research and teaching interests and experience, curriculum vitae, sample of scholarship, and three letters of reference to: Suzanne Eckes, Search Committee Chair, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, 201 North Rose Avenue, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405. Additional information about the School of Education can be found at http://education.indiana.edu/. Questions about the position may be directed to Suzanne Eckes at seckes@indiana.edu. The faculty of Indiana University is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and nominations of women, persons of color, applicants with disabilities, and members of other under-represented groups. Indiana University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Expiration Date: Friday, May 27, 2011
Contact Website: http://education.indiana.edu/academicaffairs/AcademicOpenings/tabid/465/Default.aspx

Submission Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 1:57 p.m.