Assistant Professor of Higher Education and College Student Affairs

Rutgers University; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution committed to advancing excellence and equity in education as an Assistant Professor. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in impactful research, teach graduate courses, and contribute to the development of future leaders in higher education. You will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to addressing diversity, access, and social justice issues in education. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong academic background, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to shape the future of education in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required in Higher Education or related field.
• Experience in higher education or college student affairs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and publish in leading higher education journals.
• Develop and teach graduate courses in higher education.

Skills

Research in Higher Education

Diversity and Equity Advocacy

Teaching at University Level

Grant Writing

Scholarly Publishing

Education

Doctoral Degree in Higher Education

Doctoral Degree in Related Field

Job description

Assistant Professor of Higher Education and College Student Affairs

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply for this Job link/button.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants should submit their applications online at http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/243404. Your application should include the following materials: (1) cover letter summarizing qualifications; (2) current curriculum vitae; (3) teaching and research statement; (4) at least one, but no more than three, published or unpublished papers; and (5) names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three individuals who may be contacted as references. Submit these items as separate attachments preferably as PDF documents. Only complete applications submitted electronically through the official Rutgers Human Resources Online Application System will be considered.

Review of applications will begin February 10, 2025, and will continue until the positions are filled.

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title: Assistant Professor of Higher Education and College Student Affairs

Department: GSE - Education Psychology

Salary: Commensurate With Experience

Posting Summary: Nationally ranked among US News & World Report’s Best Education Graduate Schools, Rutgers Graduate School of Education is part of New Jersey’s flagship public university. Committed to Advancing Excellence and Equity in Education, the Graduate School of Education (GSE) at Rutgers University–New Brunswick seeks an outstanding scholar to join the school in its Department of Educational Psychology. We seek a tenure-track colleague at the rank of Assistant Professor whose research focuses on higher education and advancing diversity, access, and social justice in education and society.

Major Responsibilities:

• Conduct a research and publication agenda, consistent with Rutgers Graduate School of Education’s commitment to Advancing Excellence and Equity in Education.
• Publish in outlets that include leading higher education journals.
• Demonstrate commitment to scholarly productivity by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and with highly respected presses.
• Secure competitive external research support, and present at national and international scholarly conferences.
• Participate in relevant program development and innovation.
• Develop and teach graduate courses in higher education and college student affairs.
• Assume an active role in the program and Department of Educational Psychology, providing graduate student advisement, teaching, mentoring, and service.
• Participate actively in national professional organizations and contribute to the strategic goals of the Graduate School of Education.

Our school and university are especially interested in applications from members of groups that have been and still are underrepresented in university faculty positions. Subject to the availability of funding, the position will begin September 1, 2025.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Co-Chairs: Dr. Clark Chinn at [e-mail] and Dr. Nichole Garcia at [e-mail].

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree from a major research university in Higher Education and Student Affairs, Economics, Public Administration, Sociology, or another closely related field.
• Have experience in higher education or college student affairs.
• Show evidence of demonstrated commitment to critically addressing diversity, equity, and social justice issues in higher education.
• Demonstrated scholarly promise and accomplishment.
• Demonstrated prior successful teaching at the university level.
• Demonstrated success or potential for success in securing competitive external research funding.

Position Status: Full Time

Posting Number: 25FA0086

Posting Open Date: 01/28/2025

Posting Close Date: To Be Determined

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.