Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership (Tenure Track)

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

Ihr Profil

The department seeks an individual with a strong commitment to teaching, scholarship, research, community engagement, and doctoral advising/mentoring. The individual must be able to reflect and enhance the broad directions of the department in both educational leadership and cultural foundations. The successful candidate will demonstrate their understanding of an ability to advance the School of Education's mission and vision (https://soe.uncg.edu/mission-and-vision/), the UNCG strategic plan (https://strategicplan.uncg.edu/), as well as the goals articulated in the UNC System's strategic plan (www.northcarolina.edu/impact/strategic-plan) and including teaching and scholarship that supports the diversity represented at UNC Greensboro and in our profession., Qualified candidates must possess a doctorate or be advanced to candidacy (i.e., "ABD") and close to doctoral degree completion in Educational Leadership, Policy, or a closely related area. In addition, they must be able to contribute to, and teach in, our MSA and PMC programs in principal preparation. They must have knowledge of current issues and theoretical trends in the field of education related to equity, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and critical perspectives on education and schooling., Preferred qualifications include K-12 leadership experience; expertise and scholarship related to leadership theory and school improvement; ability to teach classes related to culture and cultural responsiveness; experience working in collaboration with schools, school districts, and other educational agencies; and capability and/or willingness to teach online.

Kontakt

Please contact Dr. Kathy Hytten, ELC Faculty Search Committee Chair, at kahytten@uncg.edu