Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership and Administration
- Employer
- Loyola Marymount University
- Location
- Los Angeles, California
- Salary
- Not specified
- Date posted
- Oct 18, 2022
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Education Administration & Leadership
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
To affirm our values of Access, Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-racism, and Justice, the School of Education (SOE) at Loyola Marymount University is searching for a Tenure-line Assistant Professor to engage in our Education Leadership research and teaching leadership courses. Our goal is to seek a diverse faculty who will help lead institutional transformation through building new curricula, research foci, and community engagement. SOE seeks to build a network of scholars who are committed to conducting and applying research on racism, ethnicity, social justice, power, and structures of inequality in education and leadership. We are seeking candidates who have expertise in issues that impact African American and other racial and ethnic groups in schools and society, including race, socioeconomic status, gender, student achievement, school reform issues, and school leadership. We are particularly interested in hiring faculty who are deeply connected to and integrated within the communities they study, to build on our strong tradition of engaged and applied scholarship, and to set a path forward as we grow these areas of critical study into regional and national strengths, and to support our growing cohorts of leaders of color through our partnership with the Diversity in Leadership Institute (DLI).
Qualified candidates will have a beginning research agenda, teaching experience, and mentorship in education leadership. In addition candidates will have demonstrated commitment to practices of Anti-racism, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice through evidence of scholarly and creative activity, evidence of pedagogical practice, evidence of civic engagement and/or a position statement of commitment to a critical praxis of Anti-racism/DEI, and/or lived experience.
Position Summary
The Department of Educational Leadership and Administration (EDLA) at Loyola Marymount University seeks a culturally proficient, experienced, and effective Education Leadership scholar to join us as we prepare students from a variety of backgrounds to assume leadership and advance knowledge and research with the aim to enhance equity and effectiveness of policies and procedures governing PreK-Higher Education. We seek a candidate who will encourage a culture of learning that emphasizes LMU School of Education’s mission and commitment to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and socially just community. This position will demonstrate diversity in thought, anti-racist pedagogy, and inclusive classroom practices by teaching culturally responsive graduate courses across all programs in the Department of Educational Leadership and Administration aligned with emerging research.
Primary Responsibilities
- Teach master’s and doctoral courses related to leadership and administration in a myriad of formats such as: online, hybrid, and face-to-face.
- Teach courses in a cohort-based format to students who typically are working practitioners.
- Advise and mentor graduate students interested in education leadership including support for Master’s candidates, credential candidates, and doctoral candidates through engagement in dissertation committees.
- Support the Leadership Academic Programs across all sectors of public, charter, private, and Catholic educarion in program development, revision, implementation, and assessment.
- Support the outreach, recruitment, and admission of students interested in the Education Leadership Programs, specifically programs supporting BIPOC candidates, and a demonstrated commitment to the preparation of anti-racist educators.
Required Qualifications
- Earned doctorate in education leadership or related field (ABD candidates will be considered but must fulfill all degree requirements by August 15, 2023).
- Established record of research, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications in education leadership, and a history of successful acquisition of external funding.
- Established evidence of successful graduate level teaching experience, both face-to-face and online, in courses that serve diverse Education Leadership students.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor students in research methodology and instructional technology.
- Demonstrated experience working with African American and other racial and ethnic communities.
- Demonstrated experience developing curriculum for teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or cultural humility and anti-racism.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrate strong skills for supporting the implementation of research-based, evidenced-based, and data-driven teaching and the ability to foster collaboration among colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
- Experience in scholarship focused on educational experiences of African American students, teachers, or leaders.
- Experience in teaching research methodology and instructional technology.
- Experience in teaching diverse candidates pursuing degrees/credentials serving diverse communities.
- Experience serving on/chairing Master’s culminating experiences and doctoral committees.
- Experience with online instruction and non-traditional pedagogical formats at the graduate level.
Loyola Marymount University (LMU), a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks qualified applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experiences, and beliefs to apply. Please read more about our commitments and our efforts at (https://resources.lmu.edu/officeofinterculturalaffairs/). The LMU School of Education is ranked 62nd nationally among graduate schools of education, and is the third-highest ranked Jesuit institution nationally according to the most recent U.S. News and World Report rankings. The School of Education’s accredited programs prepare aspiring educators to enter the field and provide educators with the skills they need to advance their careers.
Application Process
Apply online at https://lmu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers. The following application materials must be submitted in order for an applicant to be considered for this position:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position and plans for establishing a thriving research program in education leadership
- Two sample publications
- A statement demonstrating the candidate’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and social justice (DEI-AJ), which includes past experiences and activities, in addition to future plans on how DEI-AJ and interdisciplinary work will play a role in their scholarship, teaching, and professional work.
- Teaching evaluations and/or sample syllabi if available
- References – 3 references required (contact information only).
Please note a maximum of five documents can be uploaded into the system. Please combine the above materials to complete submission in one to five uploads. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please direct all questions to Mary McCullough, Chair of Department of Educational Leadership and Administration (EDLA): Mary.McCullough@lmu.edu
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