Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership

Description

The Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Montana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership. The Department of Educational Leadership serves graduate students at the masters and doctoral level.

The Department of Educational Leadership program is comprised of seven unique programs.

1. The Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership is designed to provide students with a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) while preparing him/her for a Montana Class 3 Administrative License and a K-12 Principal Endorsement.
2. The Master’s Degree in International Educational Leadership supports students seeking leadership in international programs and leadership abroad. The growth of study abroad and international education programs in the past ten years has driven an increase in the demand for professionals with advanced training in international education leadership, theory, and advocacy all over the world. A master's degree is becoming the required academic level for mid-level and even some entry level positions in the field.
3. The Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership is a post master’s degree designed to prepare individuals for senior leadership positions.
4. The Doctor of Education degree is the terminal research degree in Educational Leadership. This advanced degree program increases the knowledge, expertise, and skill base in Educational Leadership; enhances and refines the research skills and competencies of students; and provides the required terminal degree for those students seeking administrative or teaching positions in higher education or those seeking positions of increased responsibility in K-12 schools.
5. Through the Doctor of Philosophy in International Educational Leadership, the Department of Educational Leadership endeavors to provide the future leadership of governmental, educational, and nonprofit organizations with necessary tools for developing, implementing, and managing internationalization efforts related with Cross-Cultural Exchange and Training, Global Education, and International Education Development. The Ph.D. in International Educational Leadership focuses on education both as an instrument of international development and as a means of promoting cross-cultural understanding.
6. The Principal Leadership Certificate Program is designed for educators who hold a Master’s Degree in an education related field and seek an administrative position in a school district. This allows the student to acquire a Montana Principal License without having a second Master’s Degree.
7. The Superintendent Leadership Certificate Program is designed for students who already hold a Principal license and are seeking an additional endorsement for Superintendent.

The Department of Educational Leadership partners with school districts across the state in seeking the best leadership possible for the youth of Montana. In the process, professors work with interns and collaborate with leaders in numerous research and professional development activities.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Tenure Track Faculty: Educational Leadership

Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Position Type: Academic

Closing Date: December 13, 2024

Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2025 in Missoula, MT

Entry Rate: $70,000 - $75,000

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness Program

Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership, or related field, from a research institution.
• Experience as a school superintendent.
• Strong writing and editing experience.
• Experience in instructional leadership.
• Comprehensive knowledge of leadership theory.
• Background in curriculum foundations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s and doctoral level teaching experience.
• Doctoral dissertation committee experience.
• Multi-state experience.
• Experience and knowledge of distance learning techniques.
• Candidates who provide a unique niche in a field of Educational Leadership will be given additional consideration.

Application Instructions

Screening of applications will begin after the the closing date of December 15, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

To apply, please upload the following materials:

• Letter of Interest – addressing the stated required skills for the position
• Detailed resume’ listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Philosophy
• Doctoral Transcripts- An unofficial copy is acceptable to include in the application, official transcripts will be required at time of hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.

Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.

Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).