[NIFL-POVRACELIT:1429] Position Opening: Director of Social Justice, AERA

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Director of Social Justice --  American Educational Research Association -- D.C. 

Important Position Opening at AERA: Director of Social Justice Sought 

The American Educational Research Association seeks a Director of Social 
Justice to join the staff of the Association to advance and facilitate the 
social justice mission of AERA. The Director will lead, promote, 
coordinate, and support activities that advance equity and diversity in 
education research and within the AERA. A key activity of the Director is 
to direct and manage initiatives/activities related to enhancing equity in 
research support and training (e.g., the AERA/IES postdoctoral fellowship 
program) and to ensuring a diverse and well-trained talent pool of 
researchers through AERA's professional development activities. The 
Director's responsibilities include the conceptualization of projects and 
proposals; the development of funding sources; the identification of 
essential collaborations and liaison relationships; the implementation and 
administration of program plans; and the representation of AERA at 
conferences, meetings, and related activities with members, government 
agencies, foundations, academic institutions, and other organizations on 
issues and initiatives pertaining to social justice in education research 
and the education research profession. 

The Association seeks a candidate experienced in education research with a 
strong background and commitment to advancing diversity and to building a 
diverse talent pool of researchers. Candidates with social justice experience 
and expertise seeking to play a leadership role in the development of education 
research as a field are encouraged to apply. This new position within the 
Central Office in Washington, D.C. is open to applicants seeking a new 
professional opportunity or experience at the national level, including 
candidates interested in a taking leave from an academic or research position 
for two or more years.  This position is available as early as January 2005. 


Qualifications include a Doctorate degree; five or more years' experience 
working in a higher education environment or other relevant organizational 
setting; strong research background; and sensitivity to, and comprehension 
of research and professional issues relating to equity and social justice. 
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a letter of interest, vita, 
and list of five references as soon as possible.  Applications will be 
reviewed until the position is filled.  Please submit application materials 
to PD Social Justice Search, AERA, 1230 Seventeenth Street, NW, Washington, 
DC 20036-3078. AERA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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