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The School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time assistant professor position with an opportunity for a joint affiliation with the UC Davis MIND Institute beginning Fall 2027. We seek applicants whose research and teaching offer transformative and critical insights into disability justice, neurodiversity and inclusion at the elementary and/or secondary level. We are especially interested in scholars who bring a design-based perspective to improving instructional practices, support structures, tools and technologies and organizational structures and who are committed to designing, testing and studying the implementation of programs and systems to improve learning opportunities for neurodivergent students of all backgrounds.

In addition to maintaining a robust research agenda, the applicant will teach in our teaching credential/MA program. As such, we invite applicants with expertise in teaching and research who have developed an asset-based, neuro-affirming program of studies and innovative approaches for educating special and general teachers alongside one another.

Furthermore, we invite applicants whose work lies at the intersection of disability and policy, reading, writing or teacher preparation as these areas are critical to teacher education and/or whose research addresses the intersectionality between disability, race, language, multilingualism, gender, and/or sexuality.

Responsibilities: Conducting and maintaining a productive program of research; seeking extramural support for research and graduate student support; teaching graduate, undergraduate and teaching credential courses; providing mentorship and research guidance to master's and doctoral students (Ed.D. and Ph.D.); and serving on school and university committees.

The UC Davis School of Education is transforming education through the preparation of the best education leaders, researchers, and teachers in the country. We are committed to deepening our engagement in inclusive excellence by eliminating inequities in schooling and creating learning opportunities for diverse learners using the power of knowledge and the promise of education.
The School of Education serves four programs: an undergraduate minor, credential and master's in Teacher Education, Ph.D., and the Capital Area North Doctorate in Educational Leadership (CANDEL) Ed.D. program.

The School of Education offers five Ph.D. emphasis areas, including Language, Literacy, and Culture; Learning and Mind Sciences, Mathematics Education, Science and Agricultural Education and School Organization and Educational Policy. In addition, we are home to six centers and various research projects.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check.

The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and students. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service are embodied by members of our academic community who share our commitment to these values. A variety of resources and programs are available to academics, staff, and students that reflect the core values reflected in our strategic plan: “To Boldly Go,” our Principles of Community, the Office of Academic Affairs’ Mission Statement, and the UC Board of Regents Policy 4400.

UC Davis is also a national leader in inclusive practice. There are numerous links available on the About Us webpage where you can learn more about our administration, campus rankings, locations, campus safety, sustainability, visiting UC Davis and UC Davis Health.

The university is consistently ranked among the top institutions in the world for campus sustainability practices by the UI Green Metric World University Rankings. UC Davis is focused on achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and repeatedly shown its commitment to preserving a healthy and sustainable environment for generations to come.

The University of California and UC Davis are committed to offering a wide variety of benefits for employees. The University of California Employee benefits and UC Davis New Employee benefits webpages have additional information.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.