Open Rank Faculty Position - Social Sciences/Humanities of Education in a Rapidly Changing World

stanford • Palo Alto, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Stanford Graduate School of Education is seeking outstanding applicants at any faculty rank for a social scientist or humanities scholar to study fundamental questions about the role of education in contemporary society. The position focuses on understanding education's role amidst rapid societal transformations, including demographic and geopolitical shifts, rising inequality, climate-induced disasters, and technological innovation. Applicants from various disciplinary and interdisciplinary backgrounds such as anthropology, economics, education, history, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, gender studies, or STS are welcome. The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty community, engage in research, and teach and advise graduate students. The position requires a Ph.D./Ed.D. or enrollment in a program with anticipated degree conferral by the appointment date.

Requirements

• Ph.D./Ed.D., or enrollment in a Ph.D./Ed.D. program with anticipated degree conferral by the time of appointment.
• Provide a brief cover letter.
• Provide a research and teaching statement (no more than 3 pages total).
• Provide curriculum vitae.
• Provide three scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers.
• Provide the names of three references.

Nice To Haves

• Interests in collaborating with colleagues across the university.
• Interests in collaborating with practitioners to understand and facilitate change.

Responsibilities

• Teach and advise students at the graduate level.
• Conduct research on the role of education in contemporary society amidst societal transformations.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree