Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
Swarthmore College

Visiting Assistant Professor of Educational Studies
Location: Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Open Date: Mar 1, 2024
Description

The Department of Educational Studies at Swarthmore College invites applications for a one-year, full-time, Visiting Assistant Professor position to begin August 2024.  The successful candidate will have research interests and teaching experience in Educational Foundations and another area in educational studies. The candidate will likely be asked to teach two sections of our Introduction to Education course (Pedagogy & Power), and additional courses in the applicant's areas of expertise.

The Department of Educational Studies has a profound commitment to antiracism and social justice through and around the field of education and pedagogical praxis. The Department has 6 permanent tenure lines, one regular part-time Associate professor, and another Visiting Assistant Professor. Yearly, the Department graduates between 18 to 22 majors in Educational Studies or one of 20 majors where students are able to combine Educational Studies and another department; 8 to 10 students complete course minors.  Classes are typically between 10 to 20 students, and our introductory course is offered as a first year seminar or a general course accessible to all students at the College. Students are motivated, with many of them committed to becoming engaged scholars who contribute to improving the world around them. The Department is collegial; there are opportunities for collaboration with colleagues and students through research, field experiences and community building within our community.  Additional information about the Department of Educational Studies can be found at https://www.swarthmore.edu/educational-studies.

Located in the suburbs of Philadelphia and near Wilmington DE, Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. The Swarthmore undergraduate student body has 44% U.S. minority enrollment and 11% international enrollment. Swarthmore has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices. Swarthmore actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information on Faculty Diversity and Excellence at Swarthmore, see http://www.swarthmore.edu/faculty-diversity-excellence/information-candidates-new-faculty

Qualifications

A terminal degree (Ph.D, Ed.D.) in educational studies or related disciplines is required. ABDs are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will have experience in, and a passion for, teaching and mentoring undergraduate students of diverse backgrounds and identities, and the potential for innovative and impactful scholarship.

The strongest candidates will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to creative teaching and an active research program that speaks to and motivates undergraduates from diverse backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Applicants should include:

• a brief cover letter describing their interest in Swarthmore College

• a curriculum vitae

• a brief teaching statement describing the applicant's interests in teaching at an undergraduate institution, previous teaching experience, and approach to teaching and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds

• a research statement describing the applicant's program of research (including research interests, recent and current research, and anticipated areas for future work) and its potential to engage undergraduate students

• three letters of recommendation. At least one letter of recommendation should comment specifically on teaching. Applications will not be considered until letters of recommendation have been submitted

Please address any questions you may have to Mary Kassab, our Departmental Administrative Associate, at edstudies@swarthmore.edu

Interested applicants should apply at: apply.interfolio.com/142103.

All applications received by March  24, 2024, will receive full consideration, and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

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