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Position Summary:

The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the School Leaders program.  Successful candidates are expected to have a focused research agenda and teach graduate-level classes. Also, candidates are expected to serve as professional knowledge experts and methodologists on Ph.D. dissertation committees and in other service assignments as assigned. The School Leaders faculty supports our large graduate programs, at both the Masters and Ph.D. levels, in the College of Education.  We seek candidates who will work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university to promote the mission and goals of the department.  This 9-month faculty appointment will begin in August 2025. 

Who we are

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses located along the southeast Florida coast and is ranked as a top public university by U.S. News and World Report. We are an energetic and fast-growing institution determined to propel itself to the forefront of innovation and scholarship. In recent years, the University has doubled its research expenditures and outpaced its peers in student achievement rates. Our students are bold, ambitious, and ready to take on the world. FAU is on track to receive an R1 university status in 2025. It is home to an ever-growing student body and a college that serves multiple school districts.

College of Education (COE)

The College of Education (COE) at FAU is one of the most diverse in Florida’s State University System. The College prepares educators and education professionals to serve six public school districts, among which are two of the largest in the nation, Broward and Palm Beach County School Districts.  The COE is home to five academic departments: Counselor Education, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership and Research Methodology, and Special Education. The COE offers 37 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and nine certificates. The faculty is comprised of over 80 full-time faculty, instructors, and adjuncts. COE faculty maintain robust research and service agendas, contributing to their field of study, the university, local and national communities.

Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM)

The Department has three program areas, two of which look specifically at the development of leaders; these two include the K-12 school sector and the higher education sector. The third program area is Research Methodology. The department’s programs include a Master's and Specialist in Educational Leadership in each of the two program areas, as well as a Doctor of Philosophy in the two educational leadership program areas.

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in educational leadership with a focus on PreK-12 or a related discipline by the date of hire
• Established record of scholarly work in the field of educational/school leadership and active scholarly participation in professional educational organizations.
• Research agenda and teaching philosophy should demonstrate knowledge and expertise in educational leadership.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to effectively work with all students using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Teaching experience using multiple technologies to deliver (Fully Online course delivery, hybrid courses and face-to-face instruction).
• A record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of the discipline.

Desired Qualifications
• Knowledgeable about and ability to facilitate students’ critical engagement with current trends in educational leadership.
• Teaching experience as an instructor for school leaders in higher education settings.
• Evidence of positive teaching evaluations
• Leadership experience in K-12 public schools.
• Expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods educational leadership research.

The successful candidate will be expected to:
• Teach graduate courses in educational leadership
• Advise doctoral students, chair dissertations and serve on dissertation committees
• Engage in professional service to assist with state and national accreditation
• Participate in all meetings and assigned committees related to the School Leaders Program and Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
• Work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university, while promoting the mission and goals of the department and the teaching profession
• Maintain and active research and scholarship agenda in educational leadership

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-02-28

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:
1) Cover letter
2) Current curriculum vitae
3) A professional statement (no more than 2 pages double spaced) that describes their underlying philosophy on teaching, research, and service and how, if at all, the Educational Leadership Department’s vision, mission and values align with their professional practice
4) three professional references who are prepared to speak to the candidate’s professional qualifications for this position, specifically their scholarship, experience with graduate teaching and mentorship, and community service. References will not be contacted via email immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711