Southern Connecticut State University

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Tenure-Track Faculty Position Announcement

Department:  Educational Leadership and Policy Studies          

Rank: Assistant Professor

Search #14-108

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate courses in leadership, organizational change, policy studies, and other courses offered within the department in both the 6th year professional diploma and doctoral programs.  Candidates will be required to participate in activities that advance the department’s mission and engage in productive research and creative activity.  The nominal teaching load is 12 credits per semester.

SCSU is a student-centered and intentionally diverse institution, and we regard student success as our highest priority. We seek to instill in all of our students the value of the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for professional development and life-long learning.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have: 1) an earned doctorate from an accredited institution; 2) demonstrated experience as an educational leader; 3) evidence of ability to teach university level courses; 4) demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations; and 5) demonstrated ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications:

Successful applicants might have one or more of the following: 1) P-12 teaching/leadership experience, 2) knowledge and skills in contemporary school reform, 3) teaching experience at the graduate level, 4) experience advising doctoral students and/or serving on doctoral dissertation committees, and 5) demonstrated use of technology to enhance student learning.

Application Process:

Please submit letter of interest, curriculum vitae, official graduate transcripts and the names and contact information for three references to:

Dr. William Diffley, Search Committee Chair

Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Southern Connecticut State University

501 Crescent Street

New Haven, CT 06515

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by December 15, 2014. Position will remain open until filled.