Clinical Specialist Educational Leadership

The College of New Jersey; Ewing (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a part-time Clinical Specialist in Educational Leadership. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of education by advising students and teaching courses that enhance their leadership skills. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will play a key role in fostering an engaging learning environment. Your expertise will guide aspiring educators and administrators, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead in P-12 public schools. This position not only allows you to contribute to meaningful educational initiatives but also to be part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in educational leadership or related field required.
• Strong commitment to preparing candidates for leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and advise students in graduate programs.
• Teach four courses per year related to educational leadership.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Project Management

Cultural Competency

Education

Doctoral Degree in Educational Leadership

State Certification in School Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Qualtrics

Excel

Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas)

Job description

To enrich education through diversity, TCNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. TCNJ has a strong commitment to inclusive excellence and is working to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and racial justice among our faculty, staff, and students. We strongly encourage a host of diverse, intersectional populations and cultures to apply including, but not limited to, identities based on race, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, and veteran status.

The School of Graduate, Global, and Online Education and the School of Education at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) invite applications for a part-time (75%), 10-month Clinical Specialist in Educational Leadership to join our community starting in August 2025.

Position Summary

The clinical specialist will coordinate and advise students in the graduate Educational Leadership, Regional Training Center, and Educational Studies programs that develop and prepare teacher leaders, principals, and supervisors (1/3 of time). The faculty member will also teach four courses per year related to their professional expertise in the field of education (2/3 of time).

Main program coordinator responsibilities:

• Advising applicants and students on academic or professional matters.
• Setting application review criteria.
• Collaborating with the Education Programs Coordinator.
• Administering and evaluating Comprehensive Exams and Capstone Experiences.
• Coordinating with the GGOE Evaluation Coordinator to regularly analyze program data and recommend follow-up actions.
• Working with the Director of Off-Site and Online Programs to hire and supervise adjunct instructors for GGOE's education programs.
• Compiling reports for accrediting bodies and state program approvers.
• Ensuring curriculum and blueprint courses are updated, approved, and aligned with state requirements.

Main instructional responsibilities include:

• Developing course materials.
• Meeting and communicating with students about the course.
• Assessing student work and providing feedback.
• Convening classes and creating engaging class experiences.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: doctoral degree in educational leadership or related field.
• State certification in school administration.
• Deep understanding of teaching and leadership P-12 public schools, the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders, and current evidence-based practice in the field of education.
• Strong commitment to preparing candidates to become excellent school leaders and educators.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including demonstrated cultural competency and ability to foster inclusive learning environments with mutual respect among students and colleagues.
• Able to develop and implement coherent, relevant, and engaging online instruction, curriculum, and assessments to graduate students.
• Organizational and project management skills, including the ability to develop schedules, coordinate activities, interpret requirements, analyze data, develop reports, assess progress, and make appropriate adjustments.
• Proficiency in the use of standard office software (i.e., Microsoft Office, web-based tools, Google Suite, Adobe acrobat), data collection and analysis software (e.g., Qualtrics, Excel/Google Sheets), able to learn learning management and student data systems (e.g., Slate, Canvas, PAWS).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Work experience (3+ years) as a public-school, building-level administrator with a proven record of excellence in education.
• 5+ years of experience as a K-12 teacher.
• P rior experience instructing graduate courses in the field of education, preferably related to educational leadership and in an online modality.
• Record of curriculum development, program evaluation, state program approval, and/or accreditation reviews.
• Record of active involvement in professional organizations related to education in NJ or educational leadership.

Employer Qualifications:

Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks

About the Departments:

The position is a joint appointment between the Online Department of Counselor Education, a new department at The College of New Jersey in the School of Graduate, Global, and Online Education, and the department in the School of Education that best matches the candidate's professional background.

About The College of New Jersey:

Founded in 1855, TCNJ is a selective public institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. TCNJ enrolls approximately 7,400 students, including 6,790 undergraduates and 610 graduate students, 30% of whom are self-described as members of groups traditionally underrepresented in academe. Strong curricular and co-curricular programming have helped foster a first-year to sophomore retention rate of 92%, a 4-year graduation rate of 75% (7th highest in the U.S. for public institutions), and a 6-year graduation rate of 87% (among the highest in the country). Five signature experiences are the hallmark of a TCNJ education: a personalized, collaborative, and rigorous education; undergraduate research, mentored internships, and field experiences; community engaged learning; global engagement; and leadership development. TCNJ has also received national recognition for the adoption and promotion of the teacher-scholar model for our faculty. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven academic schools-Arts and Communication; Business; Education; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science. TCNJ has a strong Phi Beta Kappa chapter-an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally.

Among other initiatives, a series of faculty/staff-based affinity groups (e.g., Minority Executive Council, Women's Professional Network, Parent and Family Network, TCNJ PRIDE) supports a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive environment at TCNJ.

TCNJ is located within an hour of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty. In addition to its growing racial and ethnic diversity, the region offers excellent public schools, prestigious medical centers, restaurants, art and entertainment, as well as numerous cultural and recreational activities.

For more information about the college, please visit: http://www.tcnj.edu /.

Contact Information:

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit (a) an interest letter highlighting their qualifications, (b) a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, (c) a statement of teaching philosophy/approach (no longer than 2 pages), (d) unofficial transcripts (graduate), (e) names and contact information for at least three professional references, (f) copy of your administrative license, and (g) most recent student evaluations of your college-level teaching, if applicable.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.