- Location
- Florence, Alabama, AL
- Department
- Education
- Education
- PhD
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The University of North Alabama’s Spencer College of Education & Human Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track, rank-open faculty position in Instructional Leadership within the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, beginning Fall 2027. The College’s educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE). Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, academic rank, and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation of aspiring and practicing school leaders through high-quality graduate instruction, student advising, scholarly engagement, and collaboration with P–12 educational partners. The position emphasizes developing school leaders who are committed to student engagement and success, data-informed decision-making, instructional excellence, and continuous school improvement.
The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in the instructional leadership and teacher leader programs, delivered in an online format, and contribute to departmental, college, university, and professional service. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to academic excellence, collaborative leadership, scholarly research, and the professional growth and success of graduate students.
- Teach graduate-level courses in the instructional leadership and teacher leader programs in an online format;
- Advise and mentor graduate students, supporting their academic progress, professional development, and timely degree completion;
- Collaborate with P–12 schools, school administrators, and other educational partners to strengthen leadership preparation and support continuous school improvement;
- Design, deliver, and evaluate engaging, high-quality instruction aligned with program outcomes, applicable state standards, and best practices in online graduate education;
- Facilitate meaningful online discussions and provide timely, constructive feedback that promotes candidate learning, critical thinking, and professional growth;
- Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and continuous program improvement initiatives, as appropriate;
- Maintain an active program of scholarly engagement and research appropriate to faculty rank and experience;
- Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service activities, including committee work and leadership opportunities, as appropriate; and
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Earned doctorate in educational leadership, educational administration, instructional leadership, or a closely related field from an accredited institution is required;
- ABD candidates will be considered, provided the doctoral degree is completed by the appointment date;
- Minimum of three years of leadership experience in a P–12 school setting, required;
- Experience teaching online or a demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective online instruction is required;
- Experience in higher education, preferably within a college of education or educator preparation program, preferred;
- Experience teaching working professionals in graduate-level programs is preferred;
- Experience mentoring aspiring and practicing school leaders is preferred;
- An interest in and/or experience supervising graduate student research is preferred;
- A record of successful graduate-level teaching in educational leadership, instructional leadership, or a related field is preferred; and
- Evidence of scholarly productivity or potential for sustained research and professional engagement appropriate to academic rank and experience is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and external educational partners;
- Commitment to academic excellence, professional integrity, and student success;
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
- Evidence of or potential for effective advising and mentoring of graduate students through successful degree completion;
- Knowledge of educator preparation program administration, accreditation, assessment, curriculum development, and continuous improvement processes;
- Knowledge of school improvement processes, educational data analysis, curriculum leadership, instructional supervision, and/or educational policy; and
- Familiarity with learning management systems and higher education technology platforms, such as Canvas, Banner, and Slate or similar programs.
Unofficial transcripts are accepted for application review. Submit transcripts for your highest degree and any additional degrees containing graduate coursework relevant to the teaching discipline. Upload copies under the “Unofficial Transcript” attachment headings. If electronic copies are unavailable, mail transcripts to Human Resources, One Harrison Plaza, UNA Box 5043, Florence, AL 35632, or deliver them to 601 Cramer Way, Room 226.
The successful candidate must provide official transcripts for the highest degree earned, sent directly from the issuing institution to HR by email or postal mail. Transcripts issued to the student are not considered official. UNA graduates may request transcripts at no charge using the online transcript request form; HR will upload them to the application.
For assistance, contact [email protected] or call 256-765-4291, option 2, for a timely response.