K-12 Career-Line Position in Educational Leadership and Policy

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) at the University of Utah invites applications for a new Career-Line position with the K-12 program. We seek a colleague to join our faculty in preparing Utah’s future leaders through dynamic and relevant courses, research, and leadership experiences. The new faculty member will partner with the Department to ensure program innovation, research-practice partnerships, continuous improvement, and our enactment of the principles of justice, equity, and excellence for all learners.

 Responsibilities for this K-12 Career-Line position in the Department of Education Leadership & Policy include:

• Teach 6 core or required courses or course equivalents (e.g., administration, supervision, district coordination) in K12 masters’, Ed.D., or Ph.D. programs during the academic year and two courses during the summer session.
• Collaborate and coordinate with Departmental career-line and tenure-track faculty on recruitment. admissions, advising, and other continuous program improvement and accreditation efforts.

• Advise students and serve on dissertation and capstone committees.
• In collaboration with ELP program faculty, develop, coordinate, and support K12 district and charter partnerships to expand internships, research opportunities, and leadership preparation experiences.

• Support Departmental and Faculty efforts to acquire external funding to support graduate level training and K12 program development initiatives. 
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees. 
• Other duties as assigned.

 POSITION RANK: This is a regular, full-time career line position on 11-month contract. This search is open rank.

 APPLICANT REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• An earned doctoral degree in educational leadership and policy, or equivalent field.
• Three or more years of administrative experience as a principal, or equivalent, in a K-12 setting. 
• Evidence of successful leadership within a school or district, including providing instructional leadership, developing a collaborative environment, promoting equity, and improving educational outcomes for all students.
• Ability to teach at the graduate level.
• Evidence of the ability to develop and maintain relationships and collaborations within the K12 community at the local, state, national, and with K12 professional organizations.

 APPLICANT PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• License in K12 Leadership/Administration
• Three or more years of teaching experience in a K12 setting
• Teaching experience in higher education in a Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, or equivalent.
• Experience as district or state-level leader (e.g., Director, Associate Superintendent, Superintendent)
• Experience in designing and implementing professional learning experiences for adult learners

 The position link can be found at the University of Utah HR Site: http://utah.peopleadmin.com

 APPLICATION DUE: February 15, 2022

 APPOINTMENT:  July 1, 2022.

 SALARY: Salary commensurate with rank.

 SUBMISSION OF MATERIALS FOR CONSIDERATION: Screening of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until filled.

 APPLICATION MATERIALS: Each candidate should submit the following application materials electronically through the University of Utah Human Resource Department portal: http://utah.peopleadmin.com.

1. A cover letter that describes qualifications as they relate to the stated position posting and the ELP Department’s mission and values.
2. A current curriculum vitae.
3. Complete contact information for three professional references.
4. Copies of unofficial transcripts.

 Questions may be directed to the search committee co-chairs, Drs. Andrea K. Rorrer, (andrea.rorrer@utah.edu) and David Woo (david.s.woo@utah.edu).

 Additional Information Available

Department of Educational Leadership & Policy http://www.ed.utah.edu/ELP/index.htm

College of Education http://www.ed.utah.edu

University of Utah http://www.utah.edu

Utah Education Policy Center https://uepc.utah.edu

 EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.

 The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

 This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.