Dear All,
Please find below a job announcement for Assistant Professor of Peace Studies, Columbia U. Teachers College, New York.

Peace Education (INTERNATIONAL AND TRANSCULTURAL STUDIES)

Position: The Program of International Educational Development at
Teachers College, Columbia University seeks an Assistant
professor to provide leadership through teaching and scholarship
as well as coordination of its internationally acclaimed
concentration in Peace Education. Teachers College has been a
pioneer in this field since 1982 and continues to attract strong
masters and doctoral students at Teachers College and the
broader Columbia University community, as well as among
educational practitioners. This highly productive and dynamic
specialization includes the study of the pedagogical dimensions
of Peace Education, the role of non-governmental and
international organizations in promoting global co-operation,
and the teaching of human rights in educational contexts.

Responsibilities:

The new appointee will have responsibility for further
development of the Peace Education concentration through
innovative instruction and research as well as coordination of
educational activities. Research responsibilities include a
focus on Peace Education, consisting of its pedagogy,
curriculum, politics, and evaluation of effectiveness.
Coordination responsibilities include developing outreach
activities for teachers, administrators, and policy
makers, and serving as a liaison between Teachers College and
international organizations, both in New York (e.g. the United
Nations)and elsewhere.

Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Peace Education, Peace Studies,
Political Science, International Education or a related
discipline with application to some aspect of Peace Education.
Research training in political science is an asset. In addition,
applicants should show evidence of a research agenda with a
focus on Peace Education and International Affairs. We also
seek a record of exemplary teaching, advisement, and promise of
productive scholarship. Proficiencies in program organization,
leadership, and collaboration are also strengths that we seek
for this position.

Rank: Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Application Candidates should submit a CV and an overall letter
of interest with details on how they meet the criteria for the
position and at least three professional reference letters. In
addition, the applicants should provide writing samples and a
one-page teaching philosophy statement.

Applications should be sent to Professor Henry M.
Levin, Chair of Search Committee for Peace Education, Teachers
College, Columbia University, Box 181, 525 West 120th Street,
New York, NY 10027.

Further inquiries can be made to Professor Levin via email:
HL361@columbia.edu
.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2004 and
continue until the search is completed. Appointment begins
September 2005.

Teachers College as an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates whose qualifications and experience are directly
relevant to College priorities (e.g., urban issues, education
equity, and concerns of underrepresented groups) may be
considered for higher rank than advertised.

Teachers College, Columbia University

525 West 120th Street, New York, NY 10027

http://www.tc.columbia.edu/

Location: New York City
Deadline: Until the search is completed
Website: www.tc.columbia.edu