Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, College of Education, Criminal Justice

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Job Overview The University of Cincinnati Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program seeks to hire a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor focused on educational leadership, administration, and/or and policy issues in K-12 settings.
Relevant research areas may include but are not limited to: School leadership or educational administration; K-12 educational policy or reform; school finance; school law; labor or economics of education; or other similar topics.
About the Department The Educational Leadership & Policy Studies program at UC is in a period of expansion.
Our mission is to prepare excellent leaders for excellent schools and to seek, generate, test, and share new knowledge for the transformation and improvement of the profession.
We seek to embody the principles of social justice, caring, diversity, and collaboration in authentic and tangible ways in all aspects of our practice.
Our faculty is focused on conducting meaningful research that speaks directly to the challenges facing today’s educational leaders, particularly those in high-needs schools or districts.
As an urban-serving institution, we also encourage scholars to apply who are interested in research regarding and in collaboration with urban communities.
We currently offer four degree-granting programs in service of those goals: (1) a thriving principal preparation program – including both a master’s and graduate certificate program, (2) a master’s degree and graduate certificate program in higher education administration, (3) a Ph.
D.
program in Educational Policy & Higher Education, and (4) an online Ed.
D.
in both K-12 and higher education leadership, with a focus on transformative, inclusive leadership.
Essential Functions Maintaining an active, rigorous research agenda in K-12 education policy/leadership and securing external funds in support of that agenda.
Teaching face-to-face and online graduate-level courses for both pre-service principal candidates and doctoral students, such as but not limited to Educational Leadership Theory and Educational Equity and Diversity in Higher Education.
Advising master’s and doctoral students and supporting their research.
Engaging in university, professional, and program service, such as but not limited to participation in continuous program improvement and new program development, as appropriate.
Supporting the mission of our P-20 Educational Leadership program and of the university—a large, urban, research-intensive institution.
Minimum Requirements All of the following prior to effective date of appointment: Doctoral degree in educational leadership, education policy, or closely related field.
Evidence of a developed and focused program of research and scholarly activity in the field of educational leadership and policy studies, as evidenced by 1 peer-reviewed journal article or book chapter.
At least 1 academic year, which could have been completed consecutively, of university teaching experience.
This experience may have been gained as teacher of record or teaching assistant.
Application Process Interested and qualified applicants must apply online.
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must include the following: Cover letter detailing their qualifications.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Abbreviated 1-page teaching statement summarizing (1) your teaching philosophy/approach, and (2) the courses you would ideally teach as a K-12 scholar across the suite of EDLD programs described above.
Names, titles, and contact information for at least three, but no more than five, professional references.
Please use additional documents feature as needed for these items.
Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2023 and the position will be open until filled.
Inquiries about the position can be addressed to: Amy Farley, Ph.
D.
Search Chair & EDLD Program Coordinator amy.
farley@uc.
edu Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family.
Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare.
Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
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