Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership
- Employer
- University of Memphis
- Location
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Salary
- Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications.
- Date posted
- Oct 3, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
The Department of Leadership is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and innovative colleague for a full-time, 9-month, non- tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Memphis. The position will include on-campus, online and hybrid course instruction, academic program support, partnership development, and student recruitment. The applicant’s teaching practice should demonstrate a commitment to and experience with (1) educational leadership, (2) school/district leader preparation; (3) diversity, equity, and inclusion to promote effective learning; (4) culturally relevant and sustaining practice; and (5) comprehensive and sustained professional growth opportunities to enhance professional practices involving diverse populations. The desired candidate will have experience in P-12 school leadership/administration and possess an understanding of the intersection of research and practice in school leadership. The candidate should have the desire, willingness, and commitment to teaching and service at a large research institution that integrates high leverage practices into their coursework and professional development. The expected start date for this position is August 21, 2023. Applicants will also be expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and service. (#001243)
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- Earned doctorate degree obtained by August 1, 2023 in Educational Leadership/Administration or closely related field from an accredited university
- A record of successful professional leadership/administrative experience in P-12 educational settings
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural responsiveness, equity, and inclusiveness
- Expertise in leading effective change at the school/district level in educational settings that serve students from diverse backgrounds
Desired
- Evidence of school/district/system level leadership/administrative experience
- Experience and evidence of excellence in teaching at the college level (conventional, online and/or hybrid)
- Evidence of, or potential for, successful school leader supervision and related clinical experiences
- Commitment to facilitating positive change in educational leadership programs
- Knowledge of state and national instructional school leader standards
- Ability to support a culture of collaboration, inclusion, equity, and diversity
- Demonstrated use of technology integration in teaching and professional development
- Participation in collaborative school and community-based initiatives and partnerships
- Expertise in using classroom and schoolwide assessments and student achievement data to inform instruction
Responsibilities
- Teach master’s and doctoral educational leadership courses on campus, online and hybrid
- Develop, facilitate, and maintain partnerships and collaborative efforts with local school systems in the preparation of P-12 school/district leaders
- Assist with coordination of the M.S. Program
- Assist with the coordination of student recruitment, retention and completion efforts
- Work collaboratively with LDPS faculty and staff to accomplish program/department goals and accreditation
- Serve on department, college, and university committees and attend general academic meetings/events, and commencement
- Mentor and advise graduate students
- Attend department and program area meetings
- Other duties as assigned by the department chairperson
SETTING
The Department of Leadership is a multidisciplinary unit with programs in two divisions: Higher and Adult
Education and Pre K-12 Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (see https://www.memphis.edu/lead/).
The College of Education, with over 60 full-time faculty, is accredited by NCATE/CAEP and is a
leader in the enhancement of teacher and school leader preparation, student affairs and higher education
administration preparation, and adult learning program initiatives (see www.memphis.edu/coe). The College
is dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion and seeks to prepare students for careers as administrators,
counselors, educators, leaders, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and teachers. The University of Memphis
is recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as one of two public research universities and the only community
engaged public university in Tennessee. It has seven colleges and six professional schools serving a diverse
population of over 21,000 students, including 5000 graduate students. The University is strongly committed
to its urban mission and outreach programs and recognizes the diverse and integrated role played by faculty
and administration in fulfilling a comprehensive mission of research, education, and community outreach.
SALARY& BEGINNING DATE
Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. This position (#001243) is a 9-month non-tenure-track appointment. The anticipated date of appointment is August 21, 2023. The University offers an excellent benefits package, including healthcare and retirement.
APPLICATION
Screening will begin October 21, 2022 and may continue until the position is filled. To apply, submit the following: (1) a cover letter that specifically addresses your qualifications and professional experience as related to the position announcement, (2) current curriculum vitae, (3) teaching and mentoring philosophy and (4) name, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references to http://workforum.memphis.edu. Letters of reference and transcripts will be requested upon interview. If you have questions, contact, Dr. Charisse Gulosino, search committee chair, at cglosino@memphis.edu. Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Teaching/Mentoring Philosophy
- Reference List with contact information
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