Open Faculty Positions

Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in K–12 Ethnic Studies Education. The successful candidate will have a scholarly focus on the teaching, curriculum, or effects of ethnic studies in K-12 contexts. We welcome applicants from all disciplines, theoretical, and methodological approaches. The faculty member will teach and advise preservice teachers and doctoral students, as well as contribute to programmatic leadership.

Ph.D./Ed.D., or enrollment in a Ph.D./Ed.D. program with anticipated degree conferral by the time of appointment is required.

Applicants are required to provide:

• a brief cover letter
• a research and teaching statement (no more than 3 pages total)
• curriculum vitae
• three scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers
• provide the names of three references, who will be contacted as follows:
  • references for non-tenured applicants will be contacted for a letter upon submission of the application
  • references for applicants who are currently tenured may be contacted for a letter at a later stage in the application process

All application materials must be submitted online.  Please submit your application to the following site: https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/jobs/open-rank-faculty-position-in-k-12-ethnic-studies-education-stanford-university-california-united-states

Application deadline is August 20th, 2026, at 11:55pm PDT.

Questions pertaining to this position may be directed to Tanya Chamberlain, Faculty Affairs Director, tanyas@stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from others who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact disability.access@stanford.edu.

The expected base pay range for this position is:

• Assistant Prof.: $135k – $150k
• Assoc. Prof: $160k – $180k
• Full Prof: $200k - $275k

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree, training, and field or discipline; departmental budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.