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Assistant Professor, Educational Administration

Employer
University of North Carolina, Wilmington
Location
North Carolina, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Dec 18, 2019

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Professor, Educational Administration External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/19314 College Watson College of Ed - 31400 College Dept/School Leadership - 31441 Vacancy Number 16F-354 Position Number 506 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position

We are searching for an outstanding educator and scholar to fill a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) in Educational Administration. The position will begin fall semester 2021.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Develop and teach online and/or hybrid courses in our graduate programs focused primarily on preparing graduates to be effective state, district, or school-level organizational leaders.
• Teach master’s and/or doctoral courses in the program areas of the department—potentially including the areas of organizational leadership; management; field-based internships; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; supervision; research and evaluation; and other courses as needed.
• Assist in ongoing support of master’s and doctoral programs in educational leadership, including concentration strands in educational administration and curriculum and instruction.
• Mentor graduate students engaged in internship and practica experiences, and by serving on master’s and doctoral committees.
• Maintain an active research agenda addressing issues related to educational administration and leadership.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Doctorate in Educational Administration or other appropriate field, from an accredited institution.

ABD candidates may be considered, dependent upon projected date that the doctorate degree will be conferred.

Demonstrated evidence of ways research, teaching, and service contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

If candidate is ABD, it is preferred that terminal degree be in hand by begin date of appointment.

Demonstrated leadership experience working in PK-12 settings at the state, district, and/or school level.

Preference will be given to those candidates who have evidence of successful college level teaching and a demonstrated potential for scholarly productivity.

Required Certifications or Licensure Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The Department of Educational Leadership in the Watson College of Education is a diverse and dynamic group of educators and scholars committed to improving leadership at all levels of education. Through our teaching, scholarship, and service, we facilitate understanding, research,
and implementation of practices that promote social justice, global perspectives, creativity and innovation, and capacity building—practices we believe are essential to educational leadership.

The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to the preparation, support and collaboration with educators who seek or hold leadership positions in schools, school districts, boards, state and federal departments, agencies or higher education. The Department of Educational Leadership offers four master’s-level graduate programs (Curriculum Studies in Equity, Evaluation and Organizational Learning, Higher Education, and School Administration) and three concentrations within the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Administration, and Higher Education), as well an undergraduate minor in Leadership Studies, and four post-baccalaureate certificates (Coaching and Mentoring, College Teaching and Learning, Community College Leadership, and Evaluation).

College/School Information

The Watson College of Education ( WCE ) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a rapidly growing college with over 65 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and master’s programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and master’s and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership. It offers several international study programs, a newly developed laboratory school, and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region.
The Watson College of Education is committed to the essential and vital work of building a diverse professional community that — with intention and conviction –has at its center the inherent value of equity, inclusion, and social justice. As a college of education, we must be committed to the intrinsic value of all learners in all communities, who represent the totality of who we are as human beings. As we build, we must also dismantle racist and colonizing structures and practices in our college, at our university, and in our world. Therefore, we seek colleagues who will contribute to our commitment to diversity, equity inclusion, and social justice by sharing in our ongoing work and struggle to create the college and professional community our world needs.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington ( UNCW ), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Special Notes to Applicants

Candidates will provide a cover letter speaking to their interest in the position and relevant experience and credentials.

In the cover letter candidates should speak specifically to the ways their research, teaching, and service will contribute to building and sustaining equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required.

Please note that a minimum of three professional references are required for all applications.

Position Type Permanent Job Posting Date 11/30/2020 Job Close Date 01/29/2021 Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vita
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How did you learn of this opportunity with UNC Wilmington?
    • UNCW LinkedIn Page
    • UNCW Facebook Page
    • UNCW Twitter Account
    • UNCW Website
    • Indeed.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Direct Contact from UNCW HR Representative / Recruiter
    • UNCW Employee Referral
    • Craigslist
    • Other Social Media Tools
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Other


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