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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