Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

University of Mississippi • University, MS

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Mississippi, Department of Leadership and Counselor Education, seeks applicants to fill a tenure-track faculty position in the Educational Leadership Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Educational Leadership program provides a M.Ed. degree program, an Ed.S. degree program, an Ed.D. program, and a Ph.D. program. The Educational Leadership Program currently serves over 150 students. These degree programs focus on building and district PK-12 Leadership. Programs are offered on the Oxford campus, regional campuses and in an online format designed for Mississippi educators with limited access to face-to-face graduate programs. The Ph.D. degree is focused on research and scholarship; and, a new Ed.D. degree focused on practitioner preparation is based on the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) framework directed toward social justice in professional practice. This is a tenure-track 9-month appointment involving teaching, research, and service to the university and profession. The applicant should be able draw on a background in educational research, and school and/or district level leadership to teach a variety courses in the preparation of K-12 school leaders.

Requirements

• Earned doctorate in educational leadership or related field, or ABD with strong evidence of completion of earned doctorate prior to date of employment.
• Active participation and potential for leadership in professional organizations related to PK-12 leadership.
• Demonstrated potential to build and maintain an active research agenda associated with PK-12 leadership.
• A background that demonstrates success in PK-12 administrative or teacher leadership practice, or an established research record related to PK-12 leadership.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of graduate-level educational leadership courses in PK-12 leadership or related areas.
• Serve as a member of doctoral comprehensive examination and dissertation committees.
• Advise Educational Leadership master's and doctoral students.
• Participate collegially in program governance, administration, curriculum development, and collaborative initiatives with local schools and districts.
• Provide service to the University of Mississippi and community.
• Demonstrate a robust research agenda and engage in professional activities and associations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree