Recent Job Postings!

1.      The University of Texas at El Paso Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations is searching for an associate professor or professor specializing in policy analysis/policy evaluation to begin in Fall 2015.  Candidates must have a doctorate in Educational Policy, Educational Leadership, or a closely-related field from a nationally accredited institution and be able to demonstrate skills in policy analysis and evaluation in the PreK-20 trajectory.  The ideal candidate must also show evidence of effective teaching, advising, and mentoring at the graduate level, possess a strong record of publications, have experience supervising students on capstone projects and doctoral dissertations, and demonstrate an established history of externally-funded research. The Department also offers a master’s degree in Higher Education and a doctoral specialization in Higher Education. For more information about the EDLF Department, visit http://coe.utep.edu/edlf/. Please see attachment for details.

2.       The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) Watson College of Education is initiating a search for the newly created Wendy and Dell Murphy Distinguished Professorship.  It is expected that the successful candidate will contribute in several ways to our College and to the schools of southeastern North Carolina:  (1) Continue to generate and distribute significant research on the challenges and opportunities for improvement facing K-12 schools that will be shared with our faculty, staff and students, our local school partners, and others in the state and nation through publications and presentations; (2) Demonstrate exceptional teaching and mentoring skills, especially in one or more of our graduate programs and for our in-service efforts, helping to prepare and inspire new generations of teachers and administrators; and (3) Draw on experience with and skills in transformational leadership to enhance and extend our national award-winning collaborative initiatives with K-12 school and community partners.  It is expected that the candidate will be an enthusiastic proponent of reciprocal, substantive partnerships with colleagues on campus and with teachers and administrators in southeastern North Carolina.  The appointment can be held in any of our three departments. Please see attachment for details.

3.       San Diego State University's Department of Educational Leadership seeks an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, full-time tenure-track  position. Successful candidate will be expected to: 1) teach courses in one or more of the core educational leadership areas; 2) supervise students in fieldwork experiences; 3) advise doctoral and masters students; 4) conduct research; 5) participate on department, college and university committees; 6) work in off-campus school­ university partnership programs. For more information about the department visit: http://go.sdsu.edu/education/edl/.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014 and continue until position is filled.  Apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/27259.

4.       The University of Utah College of Education Educat6ional Leadership and Policy department seeks a chairperson at the rank of advanced associate or full professor who will provide leadership that advances excellence in the department’s teaching, research, and outreach, service, and engagement mission. Responsibilities include supporting faculty productivity, professional development, and external funding; oversight of academic programs, course scheduling and curriculum coordination; securing and managing the fiscal health and financial operations of the department. Initial screening of applications will begin October 30, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled. Preferred start date is July 1, 2015, but negotiable. To view the full job description and apply, please visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/35786.

5.       The University of Delaware’s School of Education is seeking an outstanding researcher to be the Dean’s Faculty Scholar in Education Policy and Leadership. The Dean’s Faculty Scholar is a named professorship for early career scholars who have already made substantial contributions to their field and have a record that includes external grants from federal agencies. The position is a tenure-track faculty position at the advanced assistant or beginning associate level to begin September 1, 2015. The individual will hold the Dean’s Faculty Scholar title for five years, during which time the Faculty Scholar receives additional support for his/her research as well as one month of summer salary. Please see attachment for details.

6.     The University of Cincinnati seeks to fill two tenure-track positions at the assistant or associate professor level.  The first position is in P-12 Educational Leadership and the second in Higher Education Administration/Leadership.  Please see the attached announcement. 

7.     The Seattle University College of Education (COE) seeks applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor to join a core leadership faculty committed to preparing ethical and reflective leaders for social justice beginning September 2015 (potential for summer 2015 work). This individual will have opportunities to teach and support leadership courses and experiences across certification, master’s degrees and a doctorate of education programs. For example, the COE offers an Educational Doctorate (EdD) to develop executive leaders for school, district, community college and higher education, non-profit, and government or social service settings with a focus on social justice.   Responsibilities include teaching, research/scholarship, and service. The COE also offers certification in the areas of educational administration for principals and program administrators. The College of Education (COE) at Seattle University is also seeking a non-tenure-track Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor to join a leadership faculty committed to preparing ethical and reflective leaders for social justice beginning September 2015 (potential for summer 2015 work). Please see attachments for details.

8.       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 include: 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.

9.       Pennsylvania State University announces Open Rank Tenure-track Faculty Positions in the Educational Leadership Program.  The Educational Leadership graduate program at Penn State wishes to make several appointments to its tenure line faculty and is conducting an open rank search. One of these positions could include appointment as the Batschelet Chaired Professor in Educational Leadership. The Batschelet Chair's endowment generates annual income that supports the work of the holder of the Batschelet Chair. The anticipated start date for these positions is Fall Semester 2015. These are tenure-track, 36-week appointments with the possibility of supplementary summer appointments in research and/or teaching. Full University benefits apply.  Responsibilities for these positions include the following: teach core courses and advanced seminars for the Educational Leadership Program; advise Master's and Doctoral students in Educational Leadership; conduct nationally and internationally recognized research and scholarship; seek external support for research; and make strong linkages in the field and to the profession by engaging in service and outreach activities with appropriate audiences, including practitioners.  Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Policy, or a relevant discipline including but not limited to: sociology, political science, public history, history, economics, educational psychology; evidence of a robust program of research and a strong record of refereed publications commensurate with academic rank; evidence of a commitment to excellence in teaching and advising including a willingness to teach in online environments along with an interest in the use of technology; evidence of a commitment to working collegially, collaboratively, and with individuals from diverse backgrounds; and evidence of strong collaboration with and mentorship of graduate students in research and/or evaluation efforts commensurate with academic rank. Desired qualifications include: expertise in organizational theory, organizational change/learning, and organizational accountability; instructional leadership, supervision, and teacher professional development; American Indian and Indigenous Peoples’ education; social context and leadership (such as rural or urban contexts); or policy, politics, and the evaluation of educational organizations. Although we will consider scholars from all areas relating to the study of educational leadership, we especially welcome applications from individuals possessing expertise in these areas; evidence of successful efforts to obtain external resources to support research, commensurate with academic rank; evidence of a strong commitment to public service, and; evidence of collaboration across academic disciplines. For candidates with interests and expertise in American Indian and Indigenous Peoples’ education, we are willing to consider alternative graduate program and department bases within the College of Education as well as joint appointments with other areas of the University.  To apply, applicants must submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position; a current curriculum vitae; up to three representative reprints or preprints of scholarly publications (if available); and the names, surface mail and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three (3) professional references. Potential finalists may be asked to provide additional information. Review of applicants will begin December 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position should be directed to the search chair, Erica Frankenberg, at euf10@psu.edu.   Apply online here: https://app2.ohr.psu.edu/Jobs/External/EVMS2_External/currentap1.cfm#5432

10.   The Howard University Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) announces two opening for tenured/ tenure-track Associate Professor or Professor. One position is in Educational Foundations and the other in Higher Education Leadership and Policy.  The ELPS program consists of two nationally recognized degree programs: Master of Education, Doctor of Education and one certificate program: Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study. The Graduate Programs in ELPS are designed for students preparing to become educational leaders and policy professionals. The programs reflect Howard University’s commitment to addressing the needs of urban and diverse school systems by expanding the pool of diverse and well-prepared professionals. We seek candidates who are committed to these same ideals and wish to contribute to our learning community. Please see attachments for details.

11.  Assistant Professor of Early Childhood (Tenure-Track) at New Mexico State University.  

https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/20265

We begin reviewing applications Dec. 1. Please contact the search committee co-chairs, Drs. Koomi Kim koomi@nmsu.edu or Luis Huerta at lhuertac@nmsu.edu with any questions.

Here are some things our EC faculty love about working at NMSU:

• It’s an HSI, so we support a large percentage of students from Latin@ communities.
• It is located in the borderlands, with close proximity to El Paso, TX, Juarez, Mexico, and many indigenous communities.
• The faculty (with each of our diverse identity positionalities) in the C&I department and EC program are representative of the population of students we serve AND embrace a social justice/critical perspective on the world. Check out C&I’s faculty profiles and departmental mission statement. http://ci.education.nmsu.edu/faculty/
• Our “children’s village” is a community collaboration and serves a range of children and families through early head start, head start, pre-school, and public school  programs—and we are growing!—so, as a faculty member, there are many opportunities for local, EC program and community collaboration.
• If you enjoy engaging with policy in ECEC some faculty members are working for change at the state level.
• Many of us in the EC program area are part of the RECE community.
• There is opportunity to teach and mentor students at academic every level (e.g., undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D.). 
• The cost of living is low in Las Cruces (compared to other regions in the U.S.), and it’s in a gorgeous location, within minutes of the Organ Mountains.