Assistant Professor - Administration of Higher Education

Auburn University, United States

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Auburn, ALABAMA
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Position Information


Job Title Assistant Professor - Administration of Higher Education
Posting Number P1505F

Position Summary Information


Job Description Summary
About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, a positive work environment, student engagement, and a thriving community.
Chartered in 1856, Auburn University holds a Carnegie classification of Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. The university also holds the Elective Classification for Community Engagement. Academic programs at Auburn enroll approximately 26,000 undergraduate students and 6,00 graduate students. Detailed information about the university can be found by visiting https://auburn.edu/.
Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts, and more.
POSITION: Assistant Professor. This is a nine-month tenure-track position in the Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology beginning August 2024. This faculty member will be hired to support the Administration of Higher Education program, which offers MEd and PhD degrees designed to prepare academics, researchers, practitioners, and leaders in colleges and universities. The university’s commitment to excellence is outlined in the Auburn University Strategic Plan (https://ocm.auburn.edu/strategic_plan/ ). Review of applications will begin December 4th and continue until the position is filled.
The Department of Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology is housed in the College of Education. The department offers a range of master’s, specialist, and doctoral degrees in higher education administration, educational psychology, educational leadership, and adult education.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Ø Engage in rigorous research resulting in scholarly publications, preferably peer-reviewed journal articles in prestigious outlets
Ø Teach master’s and doctoral level courses in support of the Administration of Higher Education program
Ø Advise and mentor graduate students
Ø Direct student research including projects, theses, and dissertations
Ø Participate in the planning and implementation of curricular changes for the program and department
Ø Provide institutional service as assigned by the department head and engage in professional service within the discipline
Ø Participate in professional activities as needed to ensure the well-being of the program, department, and college
Ø Secure extramural research funding as appropriate to disciplinary focus
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Earned doctorate in Administration of Higher Education or related discipline at the time of employment.
  • Experience or demonstrated potential to teach graduate courses within the program’s degree offerings.
  • Record of research in one or more of the following areas:
  • Higher education organization and administration
  • Student success
  • Student affairs or the study of students
  • Teaching and learning in higher education settings
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Commitment to the values and priorities of the College of Education (https://education.auburn.edu/college-of-education-strategic-plan/ ; https://education.auburn.edu/about-the-college/vision-mission-and-core-values/ )
  • Evidence of extramural support or of potential to be successful in securing extramural support
Desired Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Record of teaching courses such as institutional research, leadership theory and organizational theory in higher education, higher education law, and policy in higher education 
  • Record of advising, engaging, and mentoring masters and PhD students
  • Record of collaboration across the department, university, and/or the field of higher education
  • Professional experience in the field of higher education
  • Expertise in research methods including qualitative, quantitative, or mixed method approaches.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage in Administration of Higher Education program design activities (e.g., curriculum redesign, course design, administrative tasks).
Special Instructions to Applicants
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Please submit the following:
1. A letter of application for the position that speaks to the required and desired qualifications listed above
2. Curriculum vita
3. A research statement describing the applicant’s research agenda and record of or potential for securing extramural research funding
4. Unofficial graduate transcripts (official transcripts required upon hiring)
5. Contact information for three professional references
Note: Please submit documents 3, 4, and 5 in the Other Documentation section. The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements for work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the term of employment. 

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AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Open Until Filled No
References required for this position? Yes
If yes, minimum number requested 3

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