Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Administration (Non-Tenure Track)
- Employer
- The University of Alabama
- Location
- Tuscaloosa, AL
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- Faculty Jobs
- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership
- Position Type
- Assistant Professor
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
0813851
Number of Open Positions::1
Position Title::Assistant/Associate
Other Title Information::Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Administration (Non-Tenure Track)
Organization::212501 - "EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, POLICY & TECH STUDIES"
Position Summary::- Develop and teach graduate courses in Educational Leadership including character infused curriculum.
- Assist with the development and delivery of instructional modules for school leaders, particularly those related to character education content for MA Educational Leadership and Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)
- Assist with the planning, facilitation, and implementation of training sessions for aspiring superintendents through The University of Alabama Superintendent’s Academy (UASA) and current superintendents through School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
- Advise students (and serve on dissertation committees as appropriate)
- Assist with the recruitment and retention of MA Educational Leadership students
- Take a leading role in the organization of the Cultivating Communities of Character Conference
- Collaborate in the development of innovative ideas for future character development work including contributions to grant proposal writing
- Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional education organizations
- Collaborate with Alabama schools and school systems
- Travel to national conferences on character education as needed
Ad Text::
The University of Alabama
College of Education
Department of Educational Leadership, Policy & Technology Studies
Program in Educational Leadership
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Administration, Twelve-month appointment
The Center for the Study of Ethical Development and the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of Alabama (UA), require a new clinical faculty member to become fully involved in developing educational leaders in Alabama, especially as relating to a project funded by the Kern Family Foundation (Leadership for Character project- LFC) and The University of Alabama Superintendent’s Academy (UASA). The LFC project is concerned with adding processes of virtue-based character education to educational leadership programs at UA, including UASA and the Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership. Successful applicants will demonstrate an interest and firm commitment in developing an expertise in virtue-based character education.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and teach graduate courses in Educational Leadership including character infused curriculum.
- Assist with the development and delivery of instructional modules for school leaders, particularly those related to character education content for MA Educational Leadership and Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS)
- Assist with the planning, facilitation, and implementation of training sessions for aspiring superintendents through The University of Alabama Superintendent’s Academy (UASA) and current superintendents through School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA)
- Advise students (and serve on dissertation committees as appropriate)
- Assist with the recruitment and retention of MA Educational Leadership students
- Take a leading role in the organization of the Cultivating Communities of Character Conference
- Collaborate in the development of innovative ideas for future character development work including contributions to grant proposal writing
- Provide service within the University, to state and local education agencies, and to relevant professional education organizations
- Collaborate with Alabama schools and school systems
- Travel to national conferences on character education as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned Doctorate in Instructional Leadership (Educational Administration) or a related field
- Experience as an assistant principal, principal, central office, supervisor, assistant superintendent, or superintendent, or administrator of career and technical education
- Strong interest and commitment in developing expertise in virtue-based character education
- Experience in practitioner-scholar research and professional presentations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful teaching experience at the graduate level
- Successful online teaching experience
- Event planning experience – large meetings or conferences
- Experience working with teams in collaborative settings
- Willingness to travel, including overnights stays, as needed
- This position requires work on campus in Tuscaloosa as well as in various locations across the state.
Further information about the college and program is accessible at www.education.ua.edu.
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Brenda Mendiola at [email protected]
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Starting Date: August 16, 2023 or sooner if possible
Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Benefits:
• Health and Life Insurance
• TIAA-CREF available
• Teachers’ Retirement System of Alabama
• Summer employment available on an as needed basis
Application Deadline: The review of credentials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Application Process: Please apply online at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu. A letter of application and vita are required to complete the online application process.
Prior to hiring, the final candidate must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and submit “official” transcript(s) of all graduate coursework.UA EEO Statement:
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, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, 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.
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11/21/2022
Expected Starting Date::08/16/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants::A letter of application and vita are required to complete the online application process and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees.
College/School/Division::Education
Post To Ihe:Yes
Organization
The University of Alabama embodies an academic community that demands excellence in teaching, research and service and provides an inclusive, nurturing environment for the discovery of knowledge and the development of well-rounded leaders. Founded in 1831 as Alabama's first public college and known as the Capstone of Higher Education, UA provides a premier undergraduate and graduate education built upon global engagement, high-quality scholarship, outstanding teaching, and diversity and inclusivity throughout the community.
Our Mission
The University of Alabama will advance the intellectual and social condition of the people of the state, the nation and the world through the creation, translation and dissemination of knowledge with an emphasis on quality programs in the areas of teaching, research and service.
Our Vision
The University of Alabama will be known as the university of choice for the best and brightest students in Alabama, and all students who seek exceptional educational opportunities. The University of Alabama will be a student-centered research university and an academic community united in its commitment to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians and the citizens of the nation and the world.
Our Core Values
The University of Alabama is committed to:
- Undergraduate education that produces socially-conscious, ethical and well-rounded leaders who are grounded in their subject matter and capable of controlling their own destinies.
- Graduate education that is deeply vested in subject matter knowledge, professional content, research skills and creative activity.
- Public outreach and service that is held in the highest regard and fosters impactful public engagement to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Alabama, the nation and the world.
- Campus life that embodies collaboration, collegiality, respect and a culture of inclusivity.
Our Strategic Goals
- Provide a premier undergraduate and graduate education that offers a global perspective and is characterized by outstanding teaching, high-quality scholarship and distinctive curricular and co-curricular programs. Increase the University’s productivity and innovation in research, scholarship and creative activities that impact economic and societal development.
- Enrich our learning and work environment by providing an accepting, inclusive community that attracts and supports a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
- Provide opportunities and resources that facilitate work-life balance and enhance the recruitment and retention of outstanding faculty and staff.
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