Assistant Professor of School Leaders Program

Job description

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Position Summary:

The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the School Leaders program.

Successful candidates are expected to have a focused research agenda and teach graduate-level classes.

Also, candidates are expected to serve as professional knowledge experts and methodologists on Ph.D. dissertation committees and in other service assignments as assigned.

The School Leaders faculty supports our large graduate programs, at both the Masters and Ph.D. levels, in the College of Education.

We seek candidates who will work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university to promote the mission and goals of the department.




Who we are

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report.

We are an energetic and fast-growing institution determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship.

In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates.

Our students are bold, ambitious, and ready to take on the world.

FAU is on track to receive an R1 university status in 2025.

It is home to an ever-growing student body and a college that serves multiple school districts.




College of Education (COE)

The College of Education (COE) at FAU is one of the most diverse in Florida’s State University System.

The College prepares educators and education professionals to serve six public school districts, among which are two of the largest in the nation, Broward and Palm Beach County School Districts.

The COE is home to five academic departments: Counselor Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, and Special Education.

The COE offers 37 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and nine certificates.

The faculty is comprised of over 80 full-time faculty, instructors, and adjuncts.

COE faculty maintain robust research and service agendas, contributing to their field of study, the university, local and national communities.


Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM)

The Department has three program areas, two of which look specifically at the development of leaders; these two include the K-12 school sector and the higher education sector.

The third program area is Research Methodology.

The department’s programs include a Master's and Specialist in Educational Leadership in each of the two program areas, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in the two educational leadership program areas.



Minimum Qualifications:
• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in educational leadership with a focus on PreK-12 or a related discipline by the date of hire
• Established record of scholarly work in the field of educational/school leadership and active scholarly participation in professional educational organizations.
• Research agenda and teaching philosophy should demonstrate knowledge and expertise in educational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to effectively work with all students using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Teaching experience using multiple technologies to deliver (Fully Online course delivery, hybrid courses and face-to-face instruction).


• A record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of the discipline.



Desired Qualifications
• Knowledgeable about and ability to facilitate students’ critical engagement with current trends in educational leadership.


• Teaching experience as an instructor for school leaders in higher education settings.
• Evidence of positive teaching evaluations
• Leadership experience in K-12 public schools.
• Expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods educational leadership research.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Teach graduate courses in educational leadership
• Advise doctoral students, chair dissertations and serve on dissertation committees
• Engage in professional service to assist with state and national accreditation
• Participate in all meetings and assigned committees related to the School Leaders Program and Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
• Work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university, while promoting the mission and goals of the department and the teaching profession
• Maintain and active research and scholarship agenda in educational leadership


Salary:
Commensurate with Experience


College or Department:
College of Education


Location:
Boca Raton


Work Days and Hours:
N/A


Application Deadline:
2025-12-07


Special Instructions to Applicant:
This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.



This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.



Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application.

If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

When completing the online application, please upload the following:
1) Cover letter
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) A professional statement (no more than 2 pages double spaced) that describes their underlying philosophy on teaching, research, and service and how, if at all, the Educational Leadership Department’s vision, mission and values align with their professional practice
4) three professional references who are prepared to speak to the candidate’s professional qualifications for this position, specifically their scholarship, experience with graduate teaching and mentorship, and community service.

References will not be contacted via email immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment.

Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.



Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment.

Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.

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Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.


With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education.

At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines.

Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university.

These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience.

FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan.

Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.

All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.




To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu


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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening.

Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country.

Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).



Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057.

For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.

Required Skill Profession

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