College Level Faculty, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Diversity, Green Business, Pedagogy, Professional Services, Scholarship, Social Work, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Burlington, VT
POSTED
30+ days ago
This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For more information, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1352815  r rEDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS - LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER r r The College of Education and Social Services at the University of Vermont invites applications for a full-time, nine-month, non-tenure track position in Educational Foundations to teach multiple sections of the Catamount Core course EDFS 1010 Race and Racism beginning in Fall 2026, at the rank of Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. We seek an outstanding educational foundations instructor in the area of race and education. Qualified candidates will have teaching experience in postsecondary settings, research work in the study of race and education, and will work primarily with undergraduate students. We are particularly interested in individuals with a justice-centered approach to pedagogy and doctoral research in the subject area of race and education. The University Established in 1791, the University of Vermont is consistently ranked as one of the top public universities in the United States. Our academic programs combine faculty-student relationships most often found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. UVM's tradition of equity and social justice extends not only to faculty, staff, and students, but also is reflected in a commitment to environmentally sound and sustainable practices. The College The Mission of The College of Education and Social Services is to educate and prepare outstanding professionals in education, human services, and social work; engage in scholarship of high quality; and provide exemplary professional service to Vermont, the nation, and the world. We do this to contribute to a more humane and just society, free from oppression, that maximizes human potential and the quality of life for all individuals, families and communities. The Department The Department of Education is widely recognized for its rigorous academic research, high-quality student experience, innovative teaching practices, and collegial, inclusive work environment. We offer undergraduate and graduate programs in preK - 12 educator preparation, curriculum and instruction, special education, higher education and student affairs, educational leadership and policy studies, and interdisciplinary studies. In addition, we offer undergraduate minors in computer science education, cultural and linguistic diversity, special education, and coaching. The Community UVM is located in Burlington, Vermont, which is rated as one of the best small cities in the country. The greater Burlington area has an increasingly diverse population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack Mountains of New York State. The surrounding area provides an environment rich in cultural, civic, and recreational activities. Vermont has a deep history of social activism and political participation. It offers many opportunities for collaborative partnerships in community and state-wide human service and social change organizations in multiple fields of practice, including state agencies. Responsibilities: The successful candidate at the Lecturer/Senior Lecturer level will assume a range of responsibilities that include: - Teaching multiple sections of EDFS 1010 Race and Racism, a Catamount Core course open to all UVM students and taught in person; - Working with other faculty to continue to refine the course with colleagues, as well as potentially contribute to other educational founda tions courses; - Collaborating with the Department of Education faculty and staff in departmental governance and service; - Engaging in service activities at the college, university, regional, state, and national levels. Qualifications: Required: - M.Ed. in educational studies with a focus on race or related field or equivalent; - Evidence of teaching excellence at the undergraduate level; - Commitment to inclusive excellence and UVM's Our Common Ground principles; - Strong collegial, communication, and collaborative teamwork skills. Preferred: Ed.D. or PhD in educational studies with a focus on race or related field or equivalent Minimum of three years of college-level teaching experi