Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

Buena Vista University (BVU) invites applicants for a full-time position as Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership in our online Teacher Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction graduate program. The Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership is a 12-month, tenure-track position with a 24-credit hour annual course load. This position is hybrid consisting of primarily remote work and some in-person, on-campus obligations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Teach graduate level Educational Administrative Leadership courses and develop course curriculum.
• Engage in faculty scholarly activity, including service and advocacy efforts.
• Serve on the program and university committees.
• Perform other university and departmental duties as assigned by the program director.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Doctoral Degree in Education and Education Administration.
• 3-5 years of experience as a K-12 administrator
• Commitment to the field of educational Administrative leadership as evidenced by educational background, publications in peer-reviewed journals, community services, experience or professional affiliation, conference attendance etc.
• Evidence of remote teaching experience with strong preference to those that have taught graduate educational leadership courses.
• A licensed Educational Administrator in Iowa or another state.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and/or social justice.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and collegiality.

Preferred Qualification:

• Two or more years of college/university level teaching.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and advising students.

Application:

• Letter of Application
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• Graduate Transcripts (unofficial)
• Contact information for three (3) references.

Reviews will begin in June 2023 and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity.