Job Description:

Western Colorado University invites applications for either a Lecturer faculty position or a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position of Educational Administration and Leadership. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated expertise in (a) K-12 educational leadership/educational administration, (b) teaching online graduate principal and school administrator preparation courses, and (c) designing online principal and school administrator preparation courses. The successful candidate will teach a 5/5 load (Lecturer) or 4/4 load (tenure-track Assistant Professor), with possible course reassigned time for program coordination. Most coursework in the Department is delivered asynchronously online via Canvas; however, this position is in-person on-campus.

We welcome applications from experienced school leaders, including retirees, who desire to have a positive impact on future K-12 administrators, educators, and students.

The Education Department at Western has approximately 70 on-campus undergraduates and 200 online graduate students. Students have the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees, teaching and principal licenses, and added endorsements in elementary education, K-12 or secondary education, special education, and school administration contexts. For more information on the Department of Education, visit our website at: https://western.edu/education.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTION (Required for Lecturer & Tenure-track Assistant Professor)

Teach courses based on expertise and department need Coach/supervise graduate pre- and in-service educators Develop curricula in collaboration with other members of the department UNIVERSITY SERVICE (Required for Lecturer & Tenure-track Assistant Professor)

Contribute to intradepartmental distributed leadership such as work involved in CDE reauthorization, student recruitment at partner school districts, etc. Contribute to University service obligations, inclusive of shared governance and committee service PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY (Required for Tenure-track Assistant Professor)

Attend and present research at regional, state, and inter/national conferences Engage in official capacities within professional or scholarly associations/organizations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: For Assistant Professor

EdD or PhD in Educational Administration and Leadership or a closely related discipline; ABD applicants will be considered with completion of dissertation by start date

At least three years of successful K-12 school or district leadership experience in the U.S. e.g., as Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction Director or Specialist, Data Coach, Superintendent, etc.

Evidence of professional activity* related to the field of education, including but not limited to, peer-reviewed scholarly publications, conference presentations, grant writing, and/or research-in-progress to fulfill the expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment

*Per the Handbook for Professional Personnel, "Professional activity should be directed toward improving classroom teaching, involving students in research and scholarly activity, or enhancing the reputation of the University".

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: For Lecturer

MA or MS in Educational Administration and Leadership or a closely related discipline

At least two years of successful K-12 teaching and three years of successful K-12 school or district leadership experience in the U.S. e.g., as Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction Director or Specialist, Data Coach, Superintendent, etc.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: For Lecturer/Assist. Prof

Experience mentoring/coaching pre-service and/or in-service principals

Familiarity with principal preparation standards (National, Colorado, or from other states)

Experience teaching online, providing consistent student feedback and communicati n

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various education stakeholders, including K-12 educators, school and district leaders, coaches/mentors, and state departments of education.

Demonstrated commitment to social justice and educational equity in schools