Post-Doctoral Teaching and Learning Fellow in Educational Leadership and Humanities

The Post-Doctoral Teaching and Learning Fellowship (PDTLF) is a new and innovative program at Montclair focused on interdisciplinary teaching and development for those people interested in teaching and supporting student success in a majority-minority, HSI, R2, comprehensive institution. This specific position will be housed in the Department of Education Leadership (EDLR) and also have opportunities to teach in the humanities. The PDTLF program is an incredible opportunity to bridge educational leadership and the humanities to inform the development of equitable education leaders. We are looking for a fellow who is passionate about impactful and translational pedagogy grounded in equity lenses. The PDTL Fellow will teach courses in both the Department of Educational Leadership and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, making this the perfect opportunity for a post-doc who seeks to deepen their pedagogical knowledge and instructional delivery. 

The fellow has an amazing opportunity to engage in work that will directly impact students in the tradition of Montclair’s notable commitment to be a leader in pedagogical innovation while expanding their skill set within instructional delivery. The fellow will teach 4 classes in each of fall and spring semesters and 2 additional courses (minimum total 6 credits) in summer and/or winter session. The total teaching load will be a maximum of 30 credits over a calendar year. The fellowship will last one year (12 months), with review for renewal into a second year, and is targeted to support people who can benefit in a focused way from a university teaching experience. We encourage candidates in the discipline of Educational Leadership who are also persons of color and are familiar with leading K-12 schools in the urban setting to apply.

The candidate will also have the opportunity to engage and partner with the Male Enrollment and Graduation Alliance (MEGA), a national initiative to improve the college attendance and completion of Black and Hispanic males. MEGA is in the nascent stages at the University so the fellow has a unique opportunity to be a part of this groundbreaking, cross college, cross university, interdisciplinary initiative. MEGA will draw on data sources to explore the success of Black and Latino male scholars at the University and provide recommendations. In forthcoming phases, we anticipate the work addressing and recommending practices, policies, programs, curricular and co-curricular offerings, training and development of staff and faculty that promote the success of Black and Latino male scholars at the university. We also hope to develop new and deepened partnerships that help facilitate the pathways and career/graduate school readiness of our students. The fellow will be someone who may be essential in providing their expertise in any of these areas, especially informing recommendations and partnerships and informing the key components essential to supporting leaders of color.
 
The position is a full-time, 12-month post-doctoral teaching and learning fellowship starting July 1, 2023. Our department and college share a vision and commitment to developing equity-oriented leaders who can lead effectively in urban districts. Appointment includes collaborative curriculum development and teaching in a variety of modalities, as well as the expectation of participating in department, college, and university committees and activities. 

THE COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Montclair State University, a designated Hispanic Serving Institution, is home to the Department of Educational Leadership (EDLR) and the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CHSS). The Department of Educational Leadership offers an MA in Educational Leadership and advanced certifications for supervisors, principals, and superintendents; programs are offered in a variety of formats and modalities. Montclair State’s Online MA in Educational Leadership is ranked No. 1 in New Jersey and No. 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 Best Online Graduate Education Programs survey. CHSS is dedicated to helping students develop the ability to discover, create, evaluate, apply and share knowledge while at Montclair State University and throughout their lifetimes. Its academic programs are designed to cultivate the ability to think critically, to act ethically, and to become informed citizen-participants prepared to assume leadership roles in their communities and beyond. The Department and CHSS have a racially and ethnically diverse student and faculty community, are committed to student and faculty diversity, and value the educational benefits that derive from such diversity.

THE UNIVERSITY
Montclair State University is nationally recognized R2 research doctoral institution that empowers students, faculty, and researchers to rise above their own expectations. Building on a distinguished history dating back to 1908, the University today has 10 colleges and schools that serve 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students with more than 300 doctoral, master’s and baccalaureate programs. Situated on a beautiful, 252-acre suburban campus just 12 miles from New York City, Montclair State welcomes a diverse population of students, many of whom are first generation, and delivers the instructional and research resources of a large public university in a supportive and sophisticated academic environment.

QUALIFICATIONS
Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. degree in education leadership or relevant field. Demonstrated ability and commitment to use effective pedagogical strategies to create engaging, relevant, and skills-based learning experiences for students is required. In addition, interest in and commitment to teaching the full spectrum of leadership courses is required. We are seeking candidates who demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively in and with socially, culturally, and economically diverse communities; have a commitment to equity, justice, and antiracism in education; and are interested in addressing issues of inclusive education in teaching and curriculum development, democratic and inclusive practice, and critical thinking. Preferred qualifications include: proficiency with technology and ability to teach utilizing online platforms and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement partnerships with school systems. Professional experience as an administrator in Pre-K to 12 is preferred, as is experience teaching Educational Leadership Master’s level courses. 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
Montclair State University is committed to establishing and maintaining a diverse campus community that is representative of the State of New Jersey through inclusive excellence and equal opportunity. Montclair State University's commitment to access and equity is designed to prepare each graduate to thrive as a global citizen. As an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution we are working to support a campus-wide agenda to foster a community that both values and promotes the varied voices of our students, faculty, and staff. The University encourages candidates to apply who will contribute to the cultural tapestry of MSU and who value teaching a diverse student population, many of whom are first generation students.
 

SALARY RANGE     Commensurate with experience    
STARTING DATE     July 1, 2023
   
REQUIRED MATERIALS: 

• Cover letter, curriculum vitae and teaching statement which can be uploaded during the application process.

• 3 letters of recommendation, which can be sent to:  edleadership@montclair.edu

APPLY BY:   The position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.