Assistant Professor Faculty Position at Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, with a focus on Livable and Resilient Cities
About The Position
Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position focused on transformative learning environments in urban settings. The university seeks a scholar committed to interdisciplinary collaboration, with a creative research program and potential to secure external funding. The position is part of Boston University’s major investment in convergent research and its university-wide Livable and Resilient Cities cluster hire. The cluster brings together expertise across anthropology, biology, civic data science, environmental health, journalism, learning sciences, political science, sociology, and urban affairs to advance approaches to creating healthier, more equitable, and adaptable cities. Wheelock is dedicated to advancing learning and human development through equity-focused education, research, and community engagement. Its faculty conduct interdisciplinary research on topics including education in formal and informal learning environments, child and adolescent development, and mental health. The college is deepening its commitment to research on urban education and communities to generate evidence that informs policies and practices and improves outcomes for children, families, and schools. The successful scholar will contribute through innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University, working across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address pressing societal challenges.
Requirements
- Commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
- A creative program of research.
- Potential for securing external funding.
- Excellence in innovative scholarship and engaged teaching.
Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative scholarship and maintain a creative program of research focused on transformative learning environments in urban settings.
- Pursue opportunities to secure external research funding.
- Engage in teaching.
- Participate in the intellectual life of the University and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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