Assistant/Associate Professor and Program Chair for Teacher Leader Program

National Louis University•Wheeling, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is seeking an assistant professor, non-tenure track faculty member for the Teacher Leader Program. This role serves as the academic and operational leader for the program, collaborating with faculty, university leadership, school partners, and professional organizations to ensure program quality, growth, innovation, and alignment with standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive teacher leadership experience at the school and/or district level and will provide vision, leadership, and innovation for the Teacher Leader Program at the Certificate, Endorsement, M.Ed., and Ed.S levels. The program prepares candidates in leading adult learning, evidence-based decision-making, research project design, and data analysis for PK-16 improvement. Experience in program evaluation and policy advocacy at P-12 or higher education levels is desirable. A demonstrated research agenda and productivity appropriate to the field of educational leadership with demonstrated skill in research methodologies is expected, with priority given to those with research in teacher leadership, professional development, coaching, or mentoring, and experience in higher education leadership. The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic growth of the program by developing innovative pathways, strengthening district partnerships, and responding to emerging needs in educator leadership development. The position is within the School of Educational Leadership Studies.

Requirements

Possess an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, or a related field.
At least three years of leadership experience, with preference given to teacher leadership experience.
Have experience conducting applied research in classrooms/school/district settings, and higher education teaching experience commensurate with rank.
Demonstrate excellence in online teaching with adult learners.

Nice To Haves

Formal coaching and mentoring experience will be viewed positively.
Applicants with experience participating in and/or obtaining personnel preparation or research grants in this area would be viewed positively.
Applicants with experience advocating at the state policy level would be viewed positively.
Experience in program evaluation and policy advocacy at the P-12 or higher education levels would be welcomed.
Priority will be given to individuals with research in the area of teacher leadership, professional development, coaching, or mentoring.
Priority will also be given to individuals with experience in leadership with the higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, management, and administrative oversight to the Teacher Leader Program, including student advising, adjunct faculty workload management, curriculum, assessment, scheduling, technology development, and ISBE compliance.
Teach courses in the Teacher Leader Program.
Oversee clinical hour requirements in the Teacher Leader Program.
Oversee the Teacher Leader endorsement requirements for ISBE.
Work with state-level organizations to advocate for Teacher Leadership.
Support University marketing and enrollment management processes.
Engage in the learning-community life of National Louis University through engagement in meetings, committees, professional development, and collaborative projects with faculty and staff.