Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership-State University Faculty

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Saint Cloud, MN

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About The Position

Teach graduate courses primarily in the Director of Special Education certificate program; recruit, advise, and mentor students; assist students with program of study planning; supervise student candidate field experiences for licensure; chair and serve on student committees for Masters, Specialist, and Doctoral degree; participate in department, unit and university-wide meetings as needed, collaborate with school district personnel and with other university faculty; fulfill duties and responsibilities associated with a fulltime, probationary position in the Educational Administration and Leadership Program.

Requirements

Documented successful administrative experience in PreK-12 public school special education settings.
Current Minnesota Administrative Special Education Director licensure or the ability to obtain licensure.
Earned doctorate in Educational Administration/Leadership or related field.
Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from minoritized, historically marginalized groups, and culturally diverse groups.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
The ability to mentor and support candidates, collaborate with faculty, and facilitate constructive processes.
Must be able to teach in-person and online courses
successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.

Nice To Haves

Evidence of university teaching at the graduate level.
Evidence of supervising graduate-level field experiences for school administrator licensure.
Evidence of scholarship or the ability to produce/evaluate scholarship.
Evidence of recent work in public school settings as a Special Education Director.
Proficiency in innovative teaching, research methodologies, and research facilitation.
Proven experience mentoring and supervising doctoral students through the dissertation process, including research design, analysis, and academic writing.
Experience in developing and teaching online courses (which may include hybrid, synchronous, or asynchronous).
Evidence of effective use of instructional technologies, curriculum platforms, and AI tools.

Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses primarily in the Director of Special Education certificate program
Recruit, advise, and mentor students
Assist students with program of study planning
Supervise student candidate field experiences for licensure
Chair and serve on student committees for Masters, Specialist, and Doctoral degree
Participate in department, unit and university-wide meetings as needed
Collaborate with school district personnel and with other university faculty
Fulfill duties and responsibilities associated with a fulltime, probationary position in the Educational Administration and Leadership Program

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents