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Director of the Center for Research on Early Childhood Education

University of Wisconsin

Job Summary:

The Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (CRECE) was established at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the UW-Madison School of Education in November 2017. Unique among education research centers in its whole-child, ecological approach to research, as well as its multi-tiered approach to stakeholder engagement. CRECE's work focuses on children ages 0-8, their families, and communities.

Spanning home and school, preschool and elementary, formal and informal education, policy, and practice, CRECE researchers explore (a) how practitioners can build on the resources children bring to learning; (b) the professional development of the early childhood workforce; (c) early childhood curriculum, teaching and assessment; (d) the education of new researchers; and (e) the development and enactment of research-based policy.

The Director or (Co-Director) of CRECE will: (a) collaboratively direct the Center and supervise Center employees; (b) lead and participate in the design and implementation of externally funded research conducted at the Center; (c) secure external funds to support the work of the Center; (d) teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs of the home department; and (d) participate in service to the department, campus, and scholarly community more broadly.

The Director of CRECE will be a productive and internationally recognized researcher with a strong record of securing external funding to support research on one or more contexts in which development and learning occur from birth to age eight, including childcare, preschool, family, and community. This position is housed in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System.

Responsibilities:

Principal Duties:

  • Strategically and collaboratively direct or co-direct the Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (CRECE), an externally funded research center.
  • Have a nationally recognized research program focused on one or more contexts in which development and learning occur from birth through age 8, including childcare, preschool, family, and/or community.
  • Build and lead teams of researchers who successfully secure sustaining external funding.
  • Seek out collaborative medium- and long-term relationships with practitioner and/or policy-making colleagues to carry out high-quality impactful research.
  • Advise and mentor students through research apprenticeships within CRECE.
  • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in early childhood education and other areas of interest or departmental need.
  • Participate in shared governance and departmental, university, and other service activities.
  • Contribute professionally to early childhood education at the local, state, national, and international levels.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required

PhD

Earned Doctorate degree in field related to early childhood education.

Qualifications:

Earned PhD or equivalent in early childhood education or related field.

Evidence of an established record of research and scholarship.

Experience leading and supervising research teams.

Evidence of success in securing significant external funding to support research.

Evidence of success in teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Experience working on issues that impact underserved populations and/or on equity issues in early childhood education.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 19, 2024

Salary:

Negotiable

ACADEMIC (9 months)

Additional Information:

The Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER), a unit of the School of Education, is one of the largest, oldest, and most respected education research centers in the world. WCER's mission is to improve educational outcomes for diverse student populations, impact education practice positively and foster collaborations among academic disciplines and practitioners. WCER generates approximately $80 million of revenue in awards and services annually and employs approximately 500 employees including academic staff, university staff, research associates, graduate assistants, and undergraduates. WCER serves as a research home for approximately 140 grant-funded projects, providing support for all stages of the research process. WCER values guide both research and research operations.

The UW-Madison School of Education is dedicated to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive learning/working environment for students, faculty, and staff. At the School of Education, we acknowledge that, historically, bias, prejudice, racism, discrimination, and hate have taken many forms, and we commit to take action to create a school that is welcoming to all.

Departmental Information: Depending on expertise and research focus, the successful candidate will join the faculty in one of five departments: the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the Department of Educational Leadership and Analysis, the Department of Educational Policy Studies, the Department of Educational Psychology, or the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education. These departments are highly ranked nationally and host undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs, research-oriented graduate programs, and community, state, national, and international educational initiatives.

How to Apply:

Please click "apply now" and follow the instructions. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest, (b) curriculum vitae, (c) research statement (no more than 2 pages), (d) teaching statement (no more than 2 pages), and (e) two samples of scholarly writing. Applicants should provide names and contact information for three references as a part of the online application. Letters of reference will be requested for finalists but are not needed at this stage of the application.

To ensure consideration, application materials must be received by October 1, 2023; however, this position will remain open and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Questions about the position may be directed to Amy Claessens, Associate Professor and Search Committee Chair, at claessens@wisc.edu.

Employment will require an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. To be considered, applicants must upload a signed 'Authorization to Release Information' form as part of the application. The authorization form and a definition of 'misconduct' are found here: https://hr.wisc.edu/institutional-reference-check/

Contact:

Kevin Hage

kjhage@wisc.edu

608-262-1763

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Professor(FA020) or Associate Professor(FA030)

Department(s):

A17-SCHOOL OF EDUCATION/GEN ADMIN/DEAN'S OFFICE

Employment Class:

Faculty

Job Number:

284938-FA

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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