Assistant / Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

Aefpweb; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Education at Wayne State University invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Preference is to hire at the Associate Professor level, with tenure; we will consider advanced Assistant Professor candidates for tenure-track.

Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications. We seek a scholar focused on educational policy or leadership with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a clear

Qualifications

• Preference for Associate Professor with tenure; ability to teach and advise at doctoral level.
• Strong evidence of scholarly productivity in educational administration or policy journals.
• Interest in advising EdD and PhD students from year one.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish research with external relevance to policy and leadership.
• Advise EdD/PhD students starting in the first year of appointment.
• Collaborate with local districts and community organizations on research.

Skills

Educational Policy Focus

Leadership Focus

Diversity Commitment

Teaching Excellence

Education

Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership or Policy

Job description

Assistant / Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

The College of Education at Wayne State University is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track/tenured Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

Preference is to hire at the Associate Professor level, with tenure, but we will consider candidates at the advanced tenure-track Assistant Professor level. Salary and rank for position are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Organization

Wayne State University

Location

Detroit, MI – United States

Minimum Qualifications

• Educational Policy or Leadership Focus: We seek a scholar whose research addresses educational policy or leadership, broadly defined (e.g., administrative responsibilities such as teacher and staff recruitment and retention; school improvement; leadership and organizational theories, school or district policy implementation; student outcomes, etc.).
• Scholarly Productivity: We seek a seasoned scholar who has published extensively in educational administration and/or policy academic journals and has a clear, compelling research agenda that has significance for the field (e.g., publication in influential journals and/or media outlets, state- or national-level speaking engagements, community-based programming with notable individual/group impact, external research funding, etc.).
• Doctoral Advising: Applicants must have an interest in and capacity to begin advising EdD and PhD students in the first year of appointment.
• Embody Program Values: Important review criteria include evidence of a commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds; commitment to excellence in teaching and advising; and eagerness to embody the program theme: To prepare educational leaders who are reflective, innovative professionals who will affirm and demonstrate their commitment to equitable and just education.
• Applicants must have an earned doctorate in educational leadership, educational policy, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Externally Funded Research: We are excited about applicants who have demonstrated the ability to raise external funds to support their research.
• Partnered Research: Our program faculty are involved in active research partnerships with local school districts and community-based organizations. We would prefer applicants who have experience or interest in conducting partnered, community-based, or policy or practice-relevant research.