POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Educational Leadership (Tenure-track, Assistant Professor)
The College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences at The University of Tennessee is seeking applicants for an assistant professor to join the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. Position begins August 2010.
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies offers graduate programs at the master's, education specialist, and doctoral levels. The Department is an active member of the University Council for Educational Administration and its programs leading to licensure are NCATE approved.
Required qualifications include:
- An earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field with strong content background in educational administration
- Evidence of strong potential for scholarly productivity
- Evidence of strong potential for teaching excellence at the graduate level
- Evidence of the ability to respond effectively to cultural, linguistic, gender, and ethnic diversity
Preferred qualifications include:
- Strong commitment to the mission of the university and the department
- Ability/potential to teach graduate level courses in Educational Leadership and/or Policy Studies
- Ability to provide academic guidance/advising to masters and doctoral students
- Experience chairing dissertation committees
- Experience with distance learning methodologies
- Potential to secure external funding and grants
- Experience as a school administrator in PK-12 schools or related leadership experience in educational settings
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Maintenance of a scholarly research agenda
- Supporting the graduate programs in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies through teaching and advising
- Participating in professional associations at the local, state, regional, and national/international levels
- Service to the department, college, university, and other educational organizations
- Collaboration with college and department faculty, staff, and school-based administrators, as needed
Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Application Process:
Applications and inquiries should be directed to:
Dr. Pamela Angelle
Chair, Search Committee
323 Bailey Education Complex
The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-3430
865.974.4139
Applications must include: letter of application, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, statement describing research agenda, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
EEO/AA Statement /Non-Discrimination Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the
University.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37996-3560, telephone (865) 974-2498 (V/TTY available) or 974-2440. Requests for accommodation of a
disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of Equity and Diversity.
