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Job TitleAssociate or Full Professor of Educational LeadershipPosition Number314490Requisition NumberB07063Position TypeFaculty 9-10 MonthsClass CodeTime-limited throughType of AppointmentFull-Time, Tenure-TrackFaculty Position Sub-TypeRegularLength of AppointmentInternal Recruitment?NoWorking HoursDepartmentLeadership, School Counseling & Sport ManagementOrganizationCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN SERVICES DivisionAcademic Affairs - DIVCollegeCollege of Education and Human ServicesApproved Hiring Salary RangePay BasisAnnuallyEOD

In 2018, the University of North Florida (UNF) received the prestigious INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, the only application-based national award for U.S. colleges and universities that exhibit an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion across their campuses. In addition, UNF ranked highest among the 80 HEED institutions and was also recognized as a 2018 Diversity Champion.

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who complains of discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of University Regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.

Faculty Initiatives

The University of North Florida promotes the quality and effectiveness of education and strives to maintain the highest standards of academic excellence in all phases of instruction, research/scholarship/creative activity, and service.

General Description / Primary Purpose

UNF is classified by Carnegie as a Doctoral Professional University. We are committed to developing globally recognized, innovative programs and practices; impacting our fields/professions through high quality teaching, scholarship, and service; and preparing graduates who are transformative leaders in their professions. UNF is located just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and within a vibrant and changing diverse community.

The doctoral program (Ed. D) at UNF is a member of the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED). CPED and the UNF Ed.D. program are committed to preparing scholarly practitioners who can construct and apply knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations, and diverse communities. Moreover, the ideal candidate will be committed to investigating questions of equity, ethics, and social justice to bring about solutions to complex problems of practice.

The Department of Leadership, School Counseling, and Sport Management and the educational leadership programs within it are dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. As such, we are interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. As such, we strongly encourage women and minorities from historically underrepresented groups to apply.

Essential Duties

Job Function

Teach classes in Educational Leadership at the Masters and Doctoral Levels; serve on doctoral dissertation committees and supervise doctoral candidates; pursue an active agenda of scholarly publications and presentations; participate in department, college & university committees; provide service to the community and profession.

The successful candidate will be expected to continue a scholarly research agenda leading to peer reviewed publications, book submissions, and grant applications; participate in student advisement including serving and chairing doctoral committees; recruit highly qualified diverse students; engage in service activities and university governance in accordance with the mission and vision of the program, college and university; and cultivate relationships and partnerships with diverse local schools, districts, organizations and communities.

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Marginal FunctionsRequired QualificationsFaculty Position Required Qualifications

Required qualifications:
1. Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field to educational leadership;
2. Three (3) years professional experience as a principal/assistant principal, district administrator, assistant superintendent, and/or superintendent;
3. Established research agenda in K12 educational leadership as evidenced by peer reviewed publications, books, and funded grant applications;
4. Experience chairing and/or serving on dissertation committees;
5. Experience working in or scholarship about urban high needs schools and/or districts. This includes a research agenda focused on urban education; teaching experience in urban schools(s)/district(s); and/or administrative experience in urban school(s)/district(s);
6. Record of regional, state, and national service.

Departmental Requirements

Preferred qualifications:
1. Experience with designing and teaching courses in a blended or online format;
2. Experience supervising and mentoring educational leadership practicum students in the field;
3. Experience leading, teaching, mentoring, or otherwise supporting the development of people/students from diverse populations particularly people of color or from another underrepresented group;
4. Record of partnership development with K12 schools and districts.

Statement(s) of Understanding Definition

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy,
this position may also require a credit check.
Responsible Employee: The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator.
UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the
University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It
reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged
citizens.

Required Licensure or CertificationMachines/Equipment used regularlyAnticipated Start Date08/03/2020Job Posting Date10/07/2019Application Review Date10/25/2019Application DeadlineOpen Until FilledYesPoint of Contact InformationMichele Verkerk 904-620-1801Hiring OfficialDiane Yendol-HoppeyLocation if not JacksonvilleSpecial Instructions

Applicants must complete an online application in OASys at http://www.unfjobs.org and must upload all required documents to be considered for this position. Applicants must include list of names, addresses and phone numbers of 3 references in their application (letters to be provided if hired).
*Under “Department Specific” please upload three (3) examples of scholarly publications. They will need to be in the same document in order to upload all three (3). *
Once you finalize your completed application and have submitted the required documents, you will receive a confirmation number. Keep the confirmation number for this position for your records. If you have any questions about the university or the search process contact Michele Verkerk at 904-620-1801. If you have any questions about the position itself, contact David Hoppey at David.hoppey@unf.edu. Applicants who do not apply on-line or do not upload all the required documentation will not be considered for this position.

Quicklinkhttp://www.unfjobs.org/postings/12256Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Department Specific: See Special Instructions

Optional Documents