College of Education Educational Administration Department Michigan State University

Associate/Full Professor Faculty Position, K-12 Educational Administration

The Department of Educational Administration at Michigan State University invites candidates for an Associate/Full Professor of K-12 Educational Administration and Leadership position to begin in August 16, 2015.

The Department is part of a top ranked college with research centers and initiatives addressing issues in educational leadership, school improvement, district and state level reform, urban education, educational policy, international education studies, measurement and assessment, and the scholarship of teaching. It houses a dynamic outreach center that links faculty with practitioners and policy makers across the state.

To be considered for this position, candidates must have an earned doctorate in educational administration, leadership or a related field and be prepared to assume the responsibilities listed in this call for applications. Applicants should provide information on the contributions they could make to priority areas of scholarship and research specialization noted below.

Areas of scholarship/research specialization:
We seek scholars committed to core issues in K-12 leadership and the improvement of school organizations and educational systems, particularly schools that have been historically underserved. Successful candidates will have advanced degrees in educational administration, leadership or related fields. The candidates must have demonstrated an active interest in the field through research and scholarship in one or more of the following areas: educational leadership, educational policy, sociology, urban studies, law, business management or public administration. Desirable areas of specialization include: the influence of leadership on school organizations; implementation of federal and state policies; school finance; evaluating educators and schools; charter schools; the achievement of underperforming and under-resourced schools; non-governmental education sectors; state education systems and networks including transitions between K-12 and higher education. Candidates with experience bridging policy and practice are highly desirable. The application of quantitative methods to these areas is also highly desirable.

Areas of professional commitment:
Candidates are expected to have clear research and scholarship interests and to secure external funding. Candidates with experience working with initiatives, projects and centers that focus on improving the preparation of leaders in traditionally underserved schools and systems and school improvement are highly desirable. We seek individuals disposed to collaborate in delivering innovative master’s and doctoral programs and to engage with communities serving high need schools in Michigan.

Responsibilities:
Contribute to the field through active research, publishing, and securing external funding. Collaborate with faculty and professional colleagues to shape high quality degrees and outreach programs, teach master’s and doctoral level courses, advise students and supervise doctoral research. Engage in institutional and professional service.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit: a letter of application highlighting qualifications, names of three professional references, current curriculum vita and writing sample electronically to the MSU Applicant Page at https://jobs.msu.edu. Posting #0083. 

Questions should be directed to search chair: Dr. Terah Venzant Chambers (terah@msu.edu). See the college website www.education.msu.edu for more information about the College of Education at Michigan State University. Review of applicants will begin October 31, 2014 and will continue until candidates are selected.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities