Associate or Full Professor of Higher Education with Tenure

For nearly seven decades, the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education (CSHPE) has been one of the premier preparation programs for higher education scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and leaders. It is distinguished by its breadth of opportunities within this interdisciplinary field of study, meaningful research of national significance, and generations of graduates who provide exceptional leadership through scholarship, policy, and practice. For more than 20 years, CSHPE has been ranked as one of the top higher education programs in the U.S. and is currently ranked first in the nation.

As a comprehensive higher education program, students and faculty are attracted by the wide range of topics reflected in its curriculum and in Center-sponsored research projects and professional activities. The work of the Center is enhanced by the rich set of resources available at the University of Michigan, including linkages to other disciplines and university units such as the Ford School of Public Policy and Education Policy Initiative (EPI), the International Institute, the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT), and the Bowman Center for Scholarship to Practice.

The Center offers Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in higher and postsecondary education. Its curriculum has two broad objectives: 1) to increase students' understanding of higher education as an area of academic inquiry, scholarship, and practice; and 2) to prepare students for administrative, policy, and scholarly careers in higher education. Master's students also have the option of dual degree programs: MA/MPP in Public Policy and Higher Education, and MA/MBA between the Ross School of Business and Higher Education. Doctoral students construct their academic programs from four concentration areas: Public Policy; Academic Affairs and Student Development; Research, Evaluation and Assessment; and Organizational Behavior and Management.

About the Role

The Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan seeks a colleague for a tenure-track appointment in the graduate programs in Higher Education in the Center for the Study of Higher and Postsecondary Education. We seek applications from policy scholars committed to advancing equity, justice, and excellence in higher education through research in one or more of the following areas: state or federal policy; postsecondary access and/or enrollment; and/or postsecondary outcomes.

We seek a scholar who can build on their expertise to play a major role in the creation and use of scholarship in higher education, with strong methodological training in quantitative and/or mixed methods, who can teach courses in areas of need, and who seeks to influence institutional, national, and/or international policies that will improve higher education. We seek a collaborative colleague who will contribute to achieving the Center's goals, consistent with the Vision, Mission, and Values of the Marsal Family School of Education, upholding high standards for research, teaching, and service to the profession.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an active research agenda in higher education policy
• Teach graduate courses in areas of specialization and need
• Advise master's and doctoral students
• Direct doctoral dissertations
• Serve as an active member of the Marsal School, the University, and higher education professional communities
• Contribute to the full life of the program and the Marsal Family School (e.g., committee work, professional development, and future leadership)

Joint appointments may be possible within the Marsal School or with other schools and colleges.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in higher education, education, public policy, or a related social science field
• Established program of research and publication in one of the desired specialization areas (state/federal policy, postsecondary access/enrollment, or postsecondary outcomes)
• Experience teaching at the master's and/or doctoral levels
• Track record of developing and securing grants to support research, or for assistant professors, the promise of developing such a track record
• Experience advising and mentoring graduate students in the field of higher education
• Interest in contributing to the program and school’s mission, vision, and values
• Preferred candidates will be eligible for appointment at the rank of associate or full professor (with tenure), with a strong record of empirical policy studies, grants in higher education, demonstrated teaching ability, strong methodological skills, and a desire to develop sponsored research
• Prior administrative or public policy experience in higher education is highly desirable, as is evidence of public impact
• Experience mentoring students of diverse backgrounds is desired

Benefits

• Extensive family-friendly policies for faculty
• Liberal benefits, including a retirement plan and group health, dental, and life insurance plans
• Salaries at the University of Michigan compare favorably with those at other leading institutions of higher education

Pay

Salary will be negotiated on the basis of the candidate's experience and qualifications. The appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year with possible additional remuneration for administrative duties.

Schedule

We plan to fill the position with a start date of August 2027. Positions eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Application review will begin on September 15 and be completed by October 1. Candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, two publications demonstrating scholarly accomplishment, and the names of four professional references. Nominations will be reviewed upon receipt. Submit materials electronically here. Questions may be referred to Professor Michael Bastedo, Search Chair, at michael.bastedo@umich.edu.