Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Educational Policy and Leadership, College of Education [R0149918]

University of Nevada Las Vegas•Las Vegas, MD

9d•$72,000

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications for an Assistant Professor-in-Residence, Educational Policy and Leadership, College of Education [R0149918]. ROLE of the POSITION The UNLV College of Education seeks candidates for a full-time, 9-month non-tenure-track position, starting Fall 2026, with potential opportunities for paid summer teaching. The selected candidate will teach primarily in the Educational Policy and Leadership Program of the Educational Psychology, Leadership, and Higher Education department of the UNLV College of Education. The most competitive applicants will have demonstrated success and creativity in the practice of preparing and developing educational leaders, especially in an urban setting, and a commitment to improving PK-12 education for all students. Priority will be given to applicants with experience as a PK-12 site-based school administrator and/or a district/organizational-level administrator in a PK-12 setting who can deliver instruction in school improvement processes or school reform. The selected candidate will be expected to engage in graduate-level online and face-to-face teaching and in advising and mentoring graduate students. Primarily, the selected candidate will teach and advise students in the M.Ed. in Educational Policy and Leadership, a school administrator preparation program leading to the Nevada School Administrator and Program Administrator Endorsements. Secondarily, the selected candidate will teach and advise students in the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, an educational leadership program designed to prepare teachers, school districts, and state-level educational leaders. The candidate will be expected to engage with school and community partners. Some travel throughout the state of Nevada may be required. Duties include teaching a 4/4 load, service and mentorship activities associated with the program, and service on Department and College committees. Course reassignments are possible, depending on workload. PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT/COLLEGE As an HSI & AANAPISI College of Education, we prepare learners to address contemporary challenges by: (a) advancing equity and access through innovative scholarship, practice and advocacy; (b) enhancing our communities through collaborative outreach and engagement; and (c) delivering high-quality services, educational programs, and initiatives that promote social justice and well-being. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate support for educational equity, diversity, inclusion, and racial justice, as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment. UNLV seeks to recruit and retain a racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serving the community. Furthermore, we are committed to producing “advocates and leaders to serve diverse populations, to enhance wellness, and to promote social justice for individuals, families, schools, and communities.” The Department of Educational Psychology, Leadership, & Higher Education is comprised of a diverse faculty committed to providing instruction in, and the delivery of, innovative research to inform the educational process from early childhood through higher education. The department offers graduate-level courses in assessment, higher education, learning, measurement, educational policy and leadership, and research, which support all programs in the College of Education. In addition to the graduate studies programs, the department provides undergraduate seminars for teacher education programs in the College of Education.

Requirements

This position requires an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Credentials must be obtained before the start date.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a PK-12 site-based school administrator and/or a district/organizational-level administrator in a PK-12 setting
Demonstrated excellence in teaching graduate students in educational leadership
Experience developing curriculum aligned with administrator licensure/endorsement
Experience developing or implementing field experiences for school administrators
Experience, knowledge, and commitment to working with diverse student populations.