Position Advertisement – Director,
Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy
Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy
Internal Search
The
University of Illinois at Chicago invites nominations and applications for the
position of Director, Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy. The Institute for Research on Race and
Public Policy is
guided by an integrative research model that bridges basic policy-relevant
scholarship, engaged policy research and the dynamics of race and ethnicity in
a globalizing world. The Director advances
this mission by initiating, developing, coordinating, and conducting research
designed to improve knowledge and understanding of historically
underrepresented groups within the U.S., and through strategic oversight of the
IRRPP budget, personnel and operations. The Director reports to the Dean
of the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs for operations and
management, and to an Administrative Council of college deans, chaired by the
UIC Provost, for policy direction.
We
seek candidates with distinguished records of academic and administrative
experience, and evidence of excellent leadership, interpersonal, and
communication skills. Candidates must hold
a PhD or terminal degree required within the academic discipline and a minimum rank
of tenured associate professor, with full professor preferred, in one of UIC’s
academic colleges. Preference will be given to candidates with experience
administering funded research projects and those with a strong record of and commitment
to training and mentoring graduate students and junior faculty.
Evaluation of applications and nominations will begin
immediately. For fullest consideration, please
complete an electronic application, including a letter
describing relevant experiences and interest in the position, curriculum vitae,
examples of 2 scholarships, and at least three references that will be used for
final candidates by March 27 addressed to Search Committee Chair, Professor
Alfred Tatum. Please direct nominations and questions
or concerns regarding the search and/or application process
to irrppsearch@uic.edu. Confidentiality will be observed in the academic
search process.
Questions
about the position should be directed to Alfred Tatum, Dean of the College of
Education and Chair of the Search Committee, at 312-996-5641 or atatum1@uic.edu.
The
University of Illinois at Chicago is a land grant institution with a strong
commitment to serve its highly diverse community.
The
University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action
employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.