Job Posting – Concordia University Irvine –

Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor of Educational Research

 Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Program

(Blended Learning Environment)

The School of Education at Concordia University Irvine, California, announces a search for a graduate faculty member to serve in the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership Program, beginning July 1, 2015. The Program seeks an academically qualified and experienced professor to teach research courses and to lead dissertation seminars in blended learning environments (face-to-face, synchronous/asynchronous online) that support active and meaningful learning experiences.

The position allows for a professor to work with students and faculty members from a remote, online location. Some occasional travel to the Irvine campus is expected.

Qualifications:

·      An earned doctorate in educational leadership or a field directly related to educational research.

•      Demonstrated experience and excellence in teaching research methods, doctoral level teaching and service on dissertation committees preferred.

•      Willingness to work with graduate students in blended learning environments, online teaching experience preferred.

•      Successful record of conducting educational research.

•      Evidence of working collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and community members.

•      Active membership in a Christian church.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·      Active participation in the Doctor of Education program.

·      Teach research courses to a cohort of students in the doctoral program in blended learning environments. Courses include quantitative and qualitative methods, statistical analysis, and dissertation seminars.

·      Facilitate the development of students’ preliminary dissertation proposals.

·      Serve on dissertation committees including chair positions.

·      May also teach in the Master of Arts in Education online program.

·      Conduct and report scholarly research.

·      Occasional travel to the Irvine campus.

•      Serve as a model of Christian discipleship in carrying out the mission, purpose, and objectives of the University and School.

Concordia University Irvine does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age.  However, Concordia University Irvine is a Christian educational institution operated by The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) and in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employs only those individuals who meet the religious membership requirement established by the university.

To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, names of three professional references, copy of transcript showing the highest degree posted and an official application located on the website at www.cui.edu to:

                        Office of the Provost

                        Human Resources Coordinator

                        Concordia University Irvine

                        1530 Concordia West

                        Irvine, CA  92612

                        www.provost@cui.edu

Review of application materials begins immediately and continues until the position is funded and filled.

Concordia University Irvine, California is a Lutheran co-ed, residential liberal arts university serving over 4,300 students, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees in over thirty fields of study.  Please visit Concordia’s website at www.cui.edu for additional information.