JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (CRECE) was established at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research at the UW-Madison School of Education in November 2017. Unique among education research centers in its whole-child, ecological approach to research, as well as its multi-tiered approach to stakeholder engagement. CRECE\'s work focuses on children ages 0-8, their families, and communities. Spanning home and school, preschool and elementary, formal and informal education, policy, and practice, CRECE researchers explore (a) how practitioners can build on the resources children bring to learning; (b) the professional development of the early childhood workforce; (c) early childhood curriculum, teaching and assessment; (d) the education of new researchers; and (e) the development and enactment of research-based policy. The Director or (Co-Director) of CRECE will: (a) collaboratively direct the Center and supervise Center employees; (b) lead and participate in the design and implementation of externally funded research conducted at the Center; (c) secure external funds to support the work of the Center; (d) teach in the undergraduate and graduate programs of the home department; and (d) participate in service to the department, campus, and scholarly community more broadly. The Director of CRECE will be a productive and internationally recognized researcher with a strong record of securing external funding to support research on one or more contexts in which development and learning occur from birth to age eight, including childcare, preschool, family, and community. This position is housed in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. Responsibilities: Principal Duties: -Strategically and collaboratively direct or co-direct the Center for Research on Early Childhood Education (CRECE), an externally funded research center. -Have a nationally recognized research program focused on one or more contexts in which development and learning occur from birth through age 8, including childcare, preschool, family, and/or community. -Build and lead teams of... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/ ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/0603674EB3E341C7