Shippensburg University
Department of Educational Leadership & Special Education
Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Apply by May 28, 2021
The Educational Leadership Program, within the Department of Educational Leadership & Special Education at Shippensburg University, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor to begin the fall semester of 2021. We are looking for an experienced practitioner-scholar to contribute to our programs and develop leadership for our region's schools and districts.
Duties include:
University: Shippensburg University is located in rural south-central Pennsylvania, and is easily accessible from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City via air, rail, or automobile. We are in close proximity to multiple urban and suburban areas like Carlisle, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Hagerstown (MD), and Hershey and attract students from approximately 60 surrounding school districts, and beyond. Shippensburg University is one of fourteen campuses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). A Master’s level comprehensive university, Shippensburg enrolls nearly 7100 graduate and undergraduate students across 51 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs.
College: The College of Education and Human Services, one of three within the University, includes 60 full-time faculty members distributed across seven departments: Teacher Education; Educational Leadership & Special Education; Counseling and College Student Personnel; Criminal Justice; Exercise Science; Social Work and Gerontology; and Military Science. Our programs are accredited or certified by CAEP, Middle States, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, CACREP, and the Council on Social Work Education.
Program: In partnership with Pre K-12 schools, the Educational Leadership Program prepares knowledgeable educational professionals who are committed to helping all students reach their full potential and who strive to make schools places where children, families, and teachers thrive. Our program offers a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, including preparation for eligibility as a Pennsylvania K-12 Principal; post-Master’s programs leading to certification as a supervisor, principal and superintendent; and a doctoral program (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. The doctoral program is a joint partnership with Millersville University and classes meet in the Harrisburg area. The ninth cohort of doctoral students will begin classes in August 2021. To date, nearly 100% of our certification program completers have passed the School Leadership Licensure Assessment on the first try, with mean scores higher than state and national averages. Our department is highly regarded within our institution, the larger community, and the region and our faculty members have wide-ranging expertise in school and district leadership.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Preference will be given to individuals with leadership experience in high-poverty schools and districts, to those who have taught graduate level leadership courses, and to those who have participated on doctoral dissertation committees.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Applicants must provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial for application and official prior to interview), three letters of recommendation, and any required supporting materials. Applications will not be reviewed until all supporting material has been submitted. Upon appointment, candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The successful candidate must complete thorough background checks, and the offer of employment can be rescinded if the background checks reveal disqualifying or falsified information. For full consideration, all candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu by May 28, 2021 with acceptance of materials continuing until the posting is closed.
A demonstration of teaching effectiveness will be required as part of the on-campus interview. Candidates should provide a portfolio or other evidence of scholarly ability, teaching, research, service, and a commitment to understanding diverse populations.
Inquiries regarding the position can be forwarded to Rhonda A. Brunner, Ed.D., Search Committee Chair at rabrunner@ship.edu
Department of Educational Leadership & Special Education
Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
Apply by May 28, 2021
The Educational Leadership Program, within the Department of Educational Leadership & Special Education at Shippensburg University, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor to begin the fall semester of 2021. We are looking for an experienced practitioner-scholar to contribute to our programs and develop leadership for our region's schools and districts.
Duties include:
- Teaching Master’s-level, post-Master’s level, and doctoral courses leading to supervisory and principal’s certification, the Master of Education Degree, the Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility, and the Doctor of Education Degree
- Advising and mentoring responsibilities including service on dissertation committees
- Assisting the department with administrative and/or committee work
- Supervising aspiring leaders in administrative field experiences
- Participating in college and university committee responsibilities
- Developing, establishing, maintaining, and expanding a scholarly research and publication agenda pertaining to issues of Pre K-12 education
- Creating and maintaining partnerships with regional school district and state organizations
- Soliciting external funding through grants and other sources
University: Shippensburg University is located in rural south-central Pennsylvania, and is easily accessible from Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City via air, rail, or automobile. We are in close proximity to multiple urban and suburban areas like Carlisle, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, Hagerstown (MD), and Hershey and attract students from approximately 60 surrounding school districts, and beyond. Shippensburg University is one of fourteen campuses in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE). A Master’s level comprehensive university, Shippensburg enrolls nearly 7100 graduate and undergraduate students across 51 undergraduate and 24 graduate programs.
College: The College of Education and Human Services, one of three within the University, includes 60 full-time faculty members distributed across seven departments: Teacher Education; Educational Leadership & Special Education; Counseling and College Student Personnel; Criminal Justice; Exercise Science; Social Work and Gerontology; and Military Science. Our programs are accredited or certified by CAEP, Middle States, the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences, CACREP, and the Council on Social Work Education.
Program: In partnership with Pre K-12 schools, the Educational Leadership Program prepares knowledgeable educational professionals who are committed to helping all students reach their full potential and who strive to make schools places where children, families, and teachers thrive. Our program offers a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, including preparation for eligibility as a Pennsylvania K-12 Principal; post-Master’s programs leading to certification as a supervisor, principal and superintendent; and a doctoral program (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership. The doctoral program is a joint partnership with Millersville University and classes meet in the Harrisburg area. The ninth cohort of doctoral students will begin classes in August 2021. To date, nearly 100% of our certification program completers have passed the School Leadership Licensure Assessment on the first try, with mean scores higher than state and national averages. Our department is highly regarded within our institution, the larger community, and the region and our faculty members have wide-ranging expertise in school and district leadership.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
- Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership or a closely-related field of study from an accredited university;
- A Pennsylvania Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility, and Principal/Supervisory Certificate, or comparable out-of-state credentials;
- A minimum of five years of recent administrative service (within 10 years), including superintendent or assistant superintendent, building-level, or building-level supervisory leadership experiences in public schools;
- Experience working with marginalized, diverse and underrepresented populations;
- Evidence of commitment to meeting the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse populations;
- Evidence of application of research principles in Pre K-12 educational leadership with emphasis in one or more of the following areas: leadership, supervision of instruction, curriculum leadership, assessment of learning, human resource management, educational finance, school law, professional development, special education, or a related area of educational leadership;
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching effectiveness, scholarly research, and social justice issues;
- Capacity to lead and support scholarly research regarding the issues of poverty and equity for our nation’s schools;
- Willingness and ability to travel to schools and sites throughout the region.
- Successful performance in an on-campus interview is required.
Preference will be given to individuals with leadership experience in high-poverty schools and districts, to those who have taught graduate level leadership courses, and to those who have participated on doctoral dissertation committees.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Applicants must provide a letter of application, current curriculum vitae, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial for application and official prior to interview), three letters of recommendation, and any required supporting materials. Applications will not be reviewed until all supporting material has been submitted. Upon appointment, candidates must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. The successful candidate must complete thorough background checks, and the offer of employment can be rescinded if the background checks reveal disqualifying or falsified information. For full consideration, all candidates must apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu by May 28, 2021 with acceptance of materials continuing until the posting is closed.
A demonstration of teaching effectiveness will be required as part of the on-campus interview. Candidates should provide a portfolio or other evidence of scholarly ability, teaching, research, service, and a commitment to understanding diverse populations.
Inquiries regarding the position can be forwarded to Rhonda A. Brunner, Ed.D., Search Committee Chair at rabrunner@ship.edu
Virginia Tech School of Education
Open Rank Educational Leadership
Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2021
The Virginia Tech School of Education is seeking applications for an open-rank professor of Educational Leadership. This nine-month, tenure track/tenured faculty position is available August 2021 at the Blacksburg, Falls Church, or Richmond, Virginia, campuses. Some travel required.
Responsibilities include conducting an active research agenda; teaching courses in master’s and doctoral programs that prepare students for a broad range of administrative and leadership roles in PreK-12 school systems, government agencies, and non-profit organizations; and providing service to the School, College, University, and profession. The expected/standard teaching load is two/two courses per academic year.
Qualifications:
Required
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the global community. The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.
As the Commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers over 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students and manages a research portfolio of more than $521 million. Virginia Tech is located in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia, offering a wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The School of Education’s Educational Leadership program offers classes at locations throughout the Commonwealth, including Blacksburg, Abingdon, Roanoke, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia. Degree programs are also offered virtually.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Application materials must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu, Job number 515688. Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2021 and continue until position is filled.
Employment is contingent upon submission of official university transcripts and a criminal background check. Occasional travel to national conferences is required.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Jodie Brinkmann, Search Committee Chair, at jlbrinkmann@vt.edu.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office of Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061 or http://www.vt.edu/about/equal-opportunity.html
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Open Rank Educational Leadership
Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2021
The Virginia Tech School of Education is seeking applications for an open-rank professor of Educational Leadership. This nine-month, tenure track/tenured faculty position is available August 2021 at the Blacksburg, Falls Church, or Richmond, Virginia, campuses. Some travel required.
Responsibilities include conducting an active research agenda; teaching courses in master’s and doctoral programs that prepare students for a broad range of administrative and leadership roles in PreK-12 school systems, government agencies, and non-profit organizations; and providing service to the School, College, University, and profession. The expected/standard teaching load is two/two courses per academic year.
Qualifications:
Required
- A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational leadership or terminal degree in a related field at time of appointment
- Record of or strong potential for scholarly research
- Record of or strong potential for externally funded research
- Record of or strong potential for teaching excellence in online and/or face-to-face graduate courses
- Demonstrated evidence of work related to the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Record of scholarship, teaching, outreach, and service commensurate with rank
Virginia Tech is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the global community. The discovery and dissemination of new knowledge are central to its mission. Through its focus on teaching and learning, research and discovery, and outreach and engagement, the university creates, conveys, and applies knowledge to expand personal growth and opportunity, advance social and community development, foster economic competitiveness, and improve the quality of life.
As the Commonwealth’s most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech offers over 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 34,000 students and manages a research portfolio of more than $521 million. Virginia Tech is located in the beautiful mountains of Southwest Virginia, offering a wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The School of Education’s Educational Leadership program offers classes at locations throughout the Commonwealth, including Blacksburg, Abingdon, Roanoke, Richmond, Hampton Roads, and Northern Virginia. Degree programs are also offered virtually.
Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please submit (1) a cover letter detailing your qualifications for the position, (2) a curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Application materials must be submitted online at www.jobs.vt.edu, Job number 515688. Review of applications will begin on April 28, 2021 and continue until position is filled.
Employment is contingent upon submission of official university transcripts and a criminal background check. Occasional travel to national conferences is required.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Jodie Brinkmann, Search Committee Chair, at jlbrinkmann@vt.edu.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the Office of Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061 or http://www.vt.edu/about/equal-opportunity.html
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Radford University in Virginia
Three (3) tenure-track positions for the Doctorate in Education program.
JOB DETAILS:
Deadline: Open until filled
Date posted: 12/18/20
Type: Tenure-track
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment type: Full-time, 9 month
Apply at: http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/8811
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2021
POSITION: The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions with primary responsibilities in teaching and research in the Doctorate of Education program. Improvement science as a research method and tool for change is at the core of the doctoral program, where students in a year-round online, practitioner-based program learn how to solve complex problems of practice in school systems with an emphasis on equity, ethics, and social justice.
Radford University seeks to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence where all voices are embraced, valued, respected, and integrated into the fabric of our community. The School of Teacher Education and Leadership contributes to the mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring our graduates are responsive to the educational goals of a multicultural population and can work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Therefore, we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to this work.
APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS: These positions are tenure track, 9-month faculty appointments in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership with the expectation of supplemental summer teaching and advising. Local residency is required. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will have an active program of research; be responsible for teaching online and residential graduate courses; advise doctoral students; and provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional organizations or other external agencies.
Required Qualifications:
UNIVERSITY & LOCAL COMMUNITY: Radford University is a nationally-recognized comprehensive public university focused on student success. The University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. It is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the Commonwealth and is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and abundant opportunities for students to get involved in and out of the classroom. Our 204-acre classic American campus is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, VA, a college town of 15,000 residents on the scenic and ancient New River. Radford is a mix of tranquil rural settings and university-style amenities, a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, home to many community-university partnership opportunities, and is a commutable drive from Roanoke and Blacksburg, a two-hour drive from the Piedmont Triad, and two and a half hours from Charlotte, NC.
The School of Teacher Education and Leadership, housed in the College of Education and Human Development is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded, highly skilled educators and leaders. The school recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment. Learn more about Radford University at www.radford.edu.
Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should call (540) 831-5008 (voice) or (540) 831-5128 (TTY). If you need access to a computer, you may visit our office at 600 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia, or the local Virginia Employment Commission.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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Three (3) tenure-track positions for the Doctorate in Education program.
JOB DETAILS:
Deadline: Open until filled
Date posted: 12/18/20
Type: Tenure-track
Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Employment type: Full-time, 9 month
Apply at: http://jobs.radford.edu/postings/8811
EFFECTIVE DATE: August 10, 2021
POSITION: The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions with primary responsibilities in teaching and research in the Doctorate of Education program. Improvement science as a research method and tool for change is at the core of the doctoral program, where students in a year-round online, practitioner-based program learn how to solve complex problems of practice in school systems with an emphasis on equity, ethics, and social justice.
Radford University seeks to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence where all voices are embraced, valued, respected, and integrated into the fabric of our community. The School of Teacher Education and Leadership contributes to the mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring our graduates are responsive to the educational goals of a multicultural population and can work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Therefore, we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and service have prepared them to contribute to this work.
APPOINTMENT CONDITIONS: These positions are tenure track, 9-month faculty appointments in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership with the expectation of supplemental summer teaching and advising. Local residency is required. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidates will have an active program of research; be responsible for teaching online and residential graduate courses; advise doctoral students; and provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional organizations or other external agencies.
Required Qualifications:
- An earned doctorate in education from an accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates who have completed all doctoral work but have not yet defended their dissertation at the time of the application will also be considered, although candidates must have completed their degree by the time of hire.
- Candidates must have experience with or a willingness to learn about improvement science.
- Candidates must value the integration of applied and theoretical research knowledge, the use of field-based experiences, and collaborative work with diverse stakeholders to effect positive change in the lives of individuals and the communities in which they live.
- Ability to teach courses in research methods, equity/social justice, educational leadership, and/or other courses within the candidate’s area of expertise at the doctoral level.
- Experience in PK-12 school district leadership.
- A record of research and scholarship focusing on social justice, progressive education, and/or school-based reforms that serve low-income or other marginalized communities.
- Experience with online teaching and a familiarity with distance learning trends and best practices.
- cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- curriculum vitae
- unofficial graduate transcripts
- Statement of research interests and agenda (Under the Research Document)
- Diversity statement that includes your values related to diversity, equity, and inclusion and your experience working with diverse populations (under the other documents)
- list of three references (Within your application)
UNIVERSITY & LOCAL COMMUNITY: Radford University is a nationally-recognized comprehensive public university focused on student success. The University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. It is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the Commonwealth and is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and abundant opportunities for students to get involved in and out of the classroom. Our 204-acre classic American campus is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, VA, a college town of 15,000 residents on the scenic and ancient New River. Radford is a mix of tranquil rural settings and university-style amenities, a haven for music lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, home to many community-university partnership opportunities, and is a commutable drive from Roanoke and Blacksburg, a two-hour drive from the Piedmont Triad, and two and a half hours from Charlotte, NC.
The School of Teacher Education and Leadership, housed in the College of Education and Human Development is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded, highly skilled educators and leaders. The school recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment. Learn more about Radford University at www.radford.edu.
Radford University is an EO/AA employer committed to diversity. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application process should call (540) 831-5008 (voice) or (540) 831-5128 (TTY). If you need access to a computer, you may visit our office at 600 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Virginia, or the local Virginia Employment Commission.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
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