Assistant Professor Educational Leadership

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The Department of Educational Leadership at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin mid-August 2022. The position is responsible for teaching, research, and service to support master’s and doctoral programs. The position’s 3/2 teaching load will be built around the successful candidate’s interests and program needs. The Department of Educational Leadership at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is committed to expanding diversity in all of its forms to enhance our university community and enrich student experiences. As such, we encourage applications from individuals with varied identities, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
Required qualifications
An earned doctorate in educational administration, educational leadership, school improvement, educational policy, or a closely related field by July 31, 2022
Demonstrate potential for or have an established record of research and publication in educational leadership or related fields
Demonstrate potential for or exhibit evidence of quality teaching in a graduate program
Demonstrate potential for or have evidence of leadership/service at the university, college, department, and discipline levels
Have experience as a K-12 school superintendent
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
Preferred qualifications
Expertise in quantitative and/or mixed research methods
Experience working with diverse student populations and/or communities
Experience supporting Ph.D. and Ed.D. students as they move through their dissertation research
Capacity to serve in a leadership role for a academic programming
Experience building partnerships with school districts and educational organizations
Experience with analog and digital course delivery (e.g., online or hybrid)
About UM and Missoula
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., a flagship, research institution of approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, is one of the nation's outstanding public universities, committed to liberal arts education, research, and strong professional programs. It is located in Missoula, a cosmopolitan Rocky Mountain community, often singled out in national publications for its quality of life. The vibrant downtown community embraces the state’s most sophisticated music and art scene.
Missoula is set right in the middle of the mountains and the rivers of western Montana. Downhill skiers enjoy fantastic snow and 2,600 feet of continuous vertical terrain 15 miles away at Montana Snowbowl. Great hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and rock climbing opportunities are all just minutes away. The Clark Fork runs right through downtown, with Brennan’s Wave the center of attraction for kayakers. Downstream there’s the famous Alberton Gorge, which offers whitewater fun. Upstream is the Blackfoot River, popular for fly fishing, rafting, canoeing, and tubing. South of Missoula the Bitterroot River is a beautiful scenic float.
Surrounding public forests provide unparalleled recreational opportunities. Nearby, Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
Outside
magazine has ranked Missoula as one of the “ 25 Best Towns
” “ Greatest Places to Live in America
” and one of “ The 5 Best Places to Raise Outdoor Kids
,” livability.com lists Missoula as one of the “ Best College Towns
,” and SmartAsset.com rated Missoula as “#1 Most Fitness-Friendly Place
and #9 “ Least Stressed Cities in America
.”
UM is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. UM encourages applications from qualified minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana
Department of Educational Leadership
City of Missoula
Destination Missoula
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
State of Montana
Visit Montana
Questions about the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. John Matt, ****

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