Edu - Assistant Professor/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, ELPTS - Tenure/Tenure Track - 521012

Department/Organization
212501 - Ed Leadership/Policy/Tech Studies

Rank
Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with a specific research focus on Organization Theory, School Improvement, or Educational Law.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with a specific research focus on Organization Theory, School Improvement, or Educational Law. The successful candidate will join 30 active research and teaching faculty, as well as a vibrant student community. Experience as an educational leader is preferred, but not required.

Faculty in the Department and the College of Education are motivated to increase the quality and national visibility of its programs. Faculty are likewise firmly committed to creating an affirming culture that includes active and ongoing practices of equity and justice in which diverse and historically marginalized communities, identities, and perspectives are recognized, valued, and promoted.

The Educational Leadership Program
The Educational Leadership (EL) program at the University of Alabama offers multiple graduate degrees. The intent of the Ph.D. degree is to prepare researchers, faculty, educational leaders, and policy makers in the K-12 education sector. Coupled with these are the M.A. and Ed.S. degrees that lead to leadership certification in the state of Alabama. The program is nested within a department that houses higher education, instructional technology and educational policy programs. Aspiring applicants will join a team of scholar-teachers with established publication records, ranges of leadership experience, and commitment to high-quality research, teaching and service. Producing informed, just, and highly competent professionals is a goal shared by all EL faculty. The EL program and College of Education at the University of Alabama is an early and long-standing full member of the University Council for Educational Administration (UCEA).

Job Responsibilities
The Educational Leadership Program within the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies invites applications from those with research and teaching expertise in one or more of the following leadership sub-fields: Organization Theory, School Improvement, or Educational Law. Experience as an educational leader is preferred, but not required.

The ideal candidate holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership and possesses the knowledge, methodological skills, and professional experiences needed to pursue a productive research agenda. The candidate will carry out a robust research program and actively pursue external funding in areas aligned with their research interest.

Minimum Qualifications
• Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership with one or more of the following specialties Organization Theory, School Improvement, or Educational Law.
• Evidence of a strong research agenda in one of the areas of expertise noted above.
• Familiarity with basic principles governing K-12 operations.
• Ability to pursue and procure grants that align with and support one’s research agenda and that advance programmatic goals.
• Ability to effectively mentor graduate students, chair dissertations, and serve on dissertation committees.
• For those applying at the associate professor level, a record of research, teaching and service commiserate with this rank.
• Commitment to research and teaching that support diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience as an educational leader

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Bob Johnson, search committee chair, [email protected]. Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Process: Please apply online at  https://careers.ua.edu/home . A letter of application and vita are required to complete the online application process. You have the option to include a cover letter and/or list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references. Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate level coursework.

About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and certification programs, the College is poised to accommodate any learner. The College of Education is also home to the No. 1 competitive adaptive sports program in the nation, UA Adapted Athletics, and proudly supports their successes at their state-of-the-art facilities. With teaching, research, and outreach efforts that serve the local community and beyond, the College of Education continues to expand its footprint in both the world of academia and in our global society.

The College of Education is committed to supporting and enacting the University of Alabama’s four guiding principles to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, including increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, creating a culture that welcomes a diverse and inclusive college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts. For more information on the College of Education’s commitments and efforts, please visit our website: https://education.ua.edu/

About the University
The University of Alabama, part of The University of Alabama System, is the state’s flagship university. UA shapes a better world through its teaching, research and service. With a global reputation for excellence, UA provides an inclusive, forward-thinking environment and nearly 200 degree programs on a beautiful, student-centered campus.

A leader in cutting-edge research, UA advances discovery, creative inquiry and knowledge through more than 30 research centers. The University of Alabama has R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is among the top doctoral research universities in the United States.

As the state’s largest higher education institution, UA drives economic growth in Alabama and beyond.

About Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is so much more than a college town.

It's a vibrant community that’s filled with legendary history. Located along the Black Warrior River, the city features a walkable downtown that’s complete with live music, locally owned shops, outdoor spaces to explore and local restaurants to meet every palate. With a geography ranging from suburban to rural, the area offers a variety of housing options along with excellent public and private schools and a wealth of recreational and entertainment options.

With a metro area population of 235,000, the Druid City lies about an hour southwest of Birmingham, in west-central Alabama. It’s within a few hours’ drive of Gulf Coast beaches and major cities like Nashville, New Orleans and Atlanta, making it a great base for growing better acquainted with the South’s finest offerings.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf