Assistant Professor - Educational Administration

Posting Details

Posting Details

Position Title Assistant Professor - Educational Administration External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/33662 College Watson College of Ed - 314 College Dept/School Leadership - 31441 Vacancy Number 16F-637 Position Number 6948 Location of Workplace Main UNCW Campus Brief Summary of Work for this Position
We are searching for an outstanding educators/scholar to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Educational Administration within the Department of Educational Leadership, beginning August 2025.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and teach graduate-level courses for both online (synchronous and asynchronous) and hyflex (in-person and online simultaneously) environments focused primarily on preparing graduates to be effective school, district, or state-level organizational leaders.
• Collaborate with departmental colleagues in continuous program improvement, ongoing student and program assessment, and new program development particularly focused in the areas of K-12 educational administration.
• Mentor graduate students engaged in internships, problems of practice, and research experiences by chairing or serving as a member of master’s portfolio and doctoral dissertations committees.
• Maintain an active and rigorous research agenda addressing issues related to educational administration, educational policy, and leadership.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD or EdD in Educational Administration or closely related field from an accredited institution
  • Note - ABD candidates may be considered, but doctoral degree must be earned before appointment date.
  
  
  
• Experience working in K-12 schools/districts.
• Familiarity with basic concepts, principles, and theories focused on K-12 leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading/facilitating educator professional development and/or graduate-level instruction.
• An emerging record or promise of focused scholarly activity in the field of educational leadership and policy studies, as evidenced by at least one peer-reviewed presentation, peer-reviewed journal article, or book chapter.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Successful graduate-level teaching in the field of educational leadership.
• Experience with teaching and/or developing courses utilizing an online platform.
• Established record of scholarly productivity demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on educational administration, school administration, educational leadership, or closely related fields.
• Exhibits the knowledge, methodological skills, and professional experiences needed to carry out applicant’s own research as well as support student research.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a school and/or district-level administrator in K-12 education
• Demonstrated evidence of ways research, teaching, and service contribute to building and sustaining inclusive communities.
• Potential for securing external funds for research, teaching, and service contribute to building and sustaining inclusive communities.
• Evidence of advising masters/doctoral students in supporting thesis/dissertation work.
• Evidence of success in collaborating with public schools and districts, as well as diverse stakeholders.

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 and agencies, postsecondary education institutions and organizations. 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), 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.

We prepare educators to work in all communities and to serve children and families in all contexts.
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.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Single Incumbent Special Notes to Applicants
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 10/09/2024 Job Close Date 11/11/2024

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