Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

National Louis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Chicago is seeking a Full-Time Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership. The role involves teaching, curriculum development, and engaging in research. Candidates should have a Doctorate and relevant experience. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Educational Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience conducting applied research in educational settings.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• At least three years of leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and management of the Educational Leadership program.
• Teach and coordinate educational leadership courses.
• Engage in scholarly research in relevant areas.

Skills

Research Methodologies

Evidence-Based Decision-Making

Adult Learning

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

National Louis

Chicago

USD 60,000 - 100,000

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is seeking a Full-Time Assistant/Associate Professor in the Educational Leadership program, which includes the Strategic Educational Leadership minor. The ideal candidate will have expertise in leading educational environments at school, district, non-profit, or industry learning settings, with a strong methodological background. Responsibilities include teaching graduate courses in educational leadership, supporting doctoral research focused on program evaluation, and engaging in research related to educational leadership.

The candidate should have a research agenda aligned with the field, with skills in research methodologies. Priority areas include leading adult learning, evidence-based decision-making, and assessment in classrooms, schools, or districts. The position is within the College of Education, housed under the School of Educational Leadership Studies.

Key responsibilities:

1. Contribute to the development and management of the Educational Leadership program, including the Strategic Educational Leadership major.
2. Teach and coordinate educational leadership courses.
3. Participate in curriculum development and program evaluation, including assessment protocols and cross-disciplinary work.
4. Advise graduate students, including dissertation support.
5. Engage in scholarly research in relevant areas.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field.
• Experience conducting applied research in educational settings.
• Higher education teaching experience.
• At least three years of leadership experience.

Application review begins June 1, 2025. Employment starts September 1, 2025.

NLU Inclusion Statement

National Louis University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We value differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background. We aim to create an environment that fosters diversity and authentic self-expression among our community members.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and educational opportunities. More details can be found on our benefits page.

Application Instructions

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