Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Program Chair

A demonstrated research agenda and productivity appropriate to the field of educational leadership with demonstrated skill in research methodologies is expected. Priority will be given to individuals with research in the area of principal and/or teacher evaluation systems, evidence-based decision-making, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, or classroom, school level and district assessment. Priority will also be given to individuals with experience in with leadership with the higher education setting.

The position is within a dynamic and fun-loving College of Education and is housed under the School of Educational Leadership Studies

WHO WE ARE

NLU's National College of Education understands that serving PreK-12 students as teachers and school leaders is a calling, a commitment, and a career. Our unique style of partnership with students at all levels-from new teacher preparation to advanced professional programs to doctoral degrees-guides all we do as we create today's teachers and tomorrow's leaders.
Our programs are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Graduates frequently cite the National College of Education's top quality professors, convenient locations, flexible course offerings and affordability. Most of all, the commitment to "real world" progressive education is unparalleled. NCE graduates make a difference. Our educators are found in 40% of Illinois public schools and 75% of Chicago Public Schools, collectively impacting the lives of 60,000 students each year.

At NCE, our commitment to learning includes ourselves. We have recently created four new programs and evolved an additional 21 programs to more appropriately address the needs of today's educators.

WHO YOU ARE

You are: A Change Leader.
You are an accomplished PreK-12 educator with a passion for developing students and teachers to their fullest potential. You are an experienced leader who has successfully guided schools and/or district through change. You are a constructive partner who leads the work that needs to be done and advocates for high quality education. You are a veteran educator attracted to university teaching as a new career step and a new level of positive influence on American education. You are deeply motivated by a desire to work in a learning community that is preparing the next generation of life-changing leaders.

You will: Model and Support Research.
You believe in the power of practitioner researchers. You will draw upon current research to inform your instruction. You will use your research agenda to model research methodologies for our candidates. You will support our candidates as they become research practitioners.

You are ready to: Make an Impact.
Each and every day, this program changes lives. You want to be a part of NCE's societally impactful leadership as an educator preparation institution. You are someone who will always look for creative ways for students to earn success. We know this work is challenging, but we are in it together and you are inspired by the opportunity to work collaboratively with other educational leaders to optimize our impact together.

Lead the School Level Leadership Programs including ensuring compliance with the ISBE requirements for the principal endorsement
1. Manage program operations including staffing, scheduling, managing adjunct pool
2. Teach/coordinate educational leadership courses related to PK-16 teaching and learning
3. Support research for educational professionals at the masters and doctoral levels
4. Support principal and superintendent endorsement internships
5. Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement by collaborating with faculty in program and unit level evaluation, to develop program reports, assessment protocols, and cross disciplinary curriculum work
6. Advise Educational Leadership graduate students, including service on dissertation committees
7. Engage in an active program of scholarship related to these areas of expertise
8. Contribute to the Educational Leadership program development, management and partnership coordination

Position qualifications include an earned Educational Leadership Doctorate, or a related field, with experience in conducting applied research in classrooms/school settings, and higher education teaching experience commensurate with rank. Candidate should have at least three years of leadership experience.

Applicants with experience participating in and/or obtaining personnel preparation or research grants in this area would be viewed positively.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until September 1, 2024.

NLU Inclusion Statement:

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.