The University of Texas at El Paso

College of Education

Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations Assistant or Associate Professor– Educational Leadership

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Educational Leadership and Foundations (EDFL) at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) announces a faculty search for an Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Leadership with an appointment to begin in Fall 2015. To enhance the curricular offerings and future research activities as well as grant funding initiatives, the Department is seeking an assistant or associate professor with demonstrated expertise as a school administrator or leadership professional involved in school, district, or program management. The successful candidate must demonstrate a high level of competence and sufficient experience to conduct research in the areas of instructional leadership, professional development, K-12 curriculum, and school-community dynamics. Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have content knowledge and leadership experience in school or school system administration. The candidate must also possess a record of academic publishing and presentations, and a research agenda with potential in obtaining grants.
The EDLF Department offers an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration, a master’s degree in Educational Administration, and principal and superintendent certifications. The Department also offers specialization in Higher Education at the master’s and doctoral levels. For more information about the EDLF Department, visit http://coe.utep.edu/edlf/.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants are required to have an Ed.D. or a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, School Leadership, Educational Administration, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate must also show evidence of effective teaching, advising, and mentoring at the graduate level, possess a record of publications, have experience supervising students and doctoral dissertations, and a research agenda with potential for obtaining grants.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Desired qualifications include strong knowledge of content area and administrative experience in the school or central office settings.

SALARY: Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

ABOUT UTEP: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is an emerging national research university on its way toward becoming the first national research university in the U.S. with a 21st-century student demographic. It is located at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region and is committed to the ideals of access and excellence. A leader among Hispanic-serving institutions, UTEP enrolls over 23,000 students – about 80 percent of them Hispanic – and is the only doctoral research university in the nation with a majority Mexican-American student body. UTEP is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as “Community Engaged” and by the U.S. Department of Education as “Hispanic-Serving.” UTEP faculty have been nationally recognized for their commitment to student success, teaching, research, scholarship, and artistic expression.
UTEP comprises seven colleges and a graduate school and offers 71 bachelor’s, 76 master’s, and 20 doctoral degrees, with more in development. Earlier this year, Washington Monthly ranked UTEP first in the nation in the social mobility category for the third consecutive year, as well as

8th overall. UTEP’s more than $83 million in annual research spending ranks the university among the top 200 universities in the nation and fourth in federal research expenditure among all public universities in Texas. UTEP is completing a campus transformation, which includes more than $300 million in recent building expansions, renovations, infrastructure improvements, and pedestrian enhancements.

The College of Education currently enrolls 1,963 students at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The new Dean is energizing the College with her vision to expand doctoral programs, enhance research productivity, increase funded projects, and develop budgetary proposals, policies, and strategies to build and improve the infrastructure and services provided to faculty and students in the College. For more information visit http://coe.utep.edu

ABOUT EL PASO: El Paso County is a highly livable, bi-cultural community of 800,000 people, which offers affordable homes and attractive neighborhoods. El Paso is noted as the safest large city in the United States. Shielded by mountains on three sides, El Paso experiences more than 300 days of sunshine annually and a dry climate, making it possible to enjoy outdoor activities year round. The city of El Paso, adjacent to both the state of New Mexico and the country of Mexico, is the nation’s leading area for cultural diversity and border health research. El Paso comprises 248 square miles, making it the sixth largest city in Texas, and 19th largest city in the United States.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants should submit electronically a) letter of interest, b) curriculum vita, c) evidence of teaching excellence and a sample of scholarly work, and d) complete contact information for at least three professional references to:
Dr. David DeMatthews, Co-chair of the Search Committee Educational Leadership and Foundations Department dedematthews@utep.edu

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services.