Assistant Professor Or Clinical Assistant Professor

College of Education

The University of Alabama in Huntsville

ABOUT THE POSITION: The University of Alabama in Huntsville College of Education seeks an Assistant Professor of Instructional Leadership (tenure-track or clinical faculty). The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic individual committed to taking a leadership position in our new Instructional Leadership licensure program, as well as teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in one of the following disciplines: Elementary Education, Secondary History/Social Studies Education, and/or Special Education.

The applicant must hold an earned doctorate in Instructional Leadership (educational administration) or a related field and have a minimum of three years of documented experience as an assistant principal, principal, central office supervisor, assistant superintendent, or superintendent, or administrator of career and technical education, or any three years combination thereof. Additionally, the preferred applicant will have at least 18 graduate credits or hold an advanced license in one of the following disciplines: Elementary Education, Secondary History/Social Studies Education, and/or Special Education.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Teach graduate courses in Instructional Leadership and graduate and undergraduate courses in Elementary Education, Secondary History/Social Science Education, or Special Education;

• Ensure courses in the Instructional Leadership graduate program are appropriately aligned with state program approval and national accreditation requirements;

• Collaborate with colleagues to conduct program/course planning and revisions;

• Engage in scholarly endeavors, including creating peer-reviewed publications, presenting research findings at national and international conferences, as well as demonstrate the willingness and ability to secure external funding to advance one's research agenda;

• Provide academic advisement and mentoring;

• Provide service to the University, College, and Profession;

• Engage in program recruitment and retention efforts, as well as support academic advising.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate in Instructional Leadership (Educational Administration) from an accredited institution;

• Three (3) or more years of successful experience as an assistant principal, principal, central office supervisor, assistant superintendent, or superintendent, or administrator of career and technical education, or any three years combination thereof;

• Three (3) or more years of successful experience as a full-time classroom teacher in a public school;

• Understanding of curriculum standards, planning, and implementation;

• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse school-aged students;

• Demonstrated potential for scholarly and creative activity;

• Knowledge of research and current best practices for teaching diverse students;

• Commitment to ongoing professional development to maintain currency in the field;

• Experience using current technology to support teaching and learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) or more years of successful experience as an assistant principal, principal, central office supervisor, assistant superintendent, superintendent, or administrator of career and technical education, or any three-year combination thereof;

• Five (5) or more years of successful experience as a full-time classroom teacher in a public school;

• State Certification as a k12 teacher;

• One or more years of successful full-time university teaching experience delivering undergraduate and graduate coursework in Instructional Leadership instruction in both traditional and online environments;

• Knowledge and experience in designing and facilitating online and blended delivery courses.

Rank and Salary: This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-earning or clinical line). The salary will be competitive and commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications. An excellent comprehensive benefits package is available.

All application materials must be received by March 11, 2024 to be considered for the position.

APPOINTMENT DATE: Fall 2024

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: The College of Education offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in teacher education and a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. The Department of Curriculum and Instruction serves undergraduate candidates in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Collaborative Education (special education), Early Childhood Education-Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, English Language Arts, Foreign Languages, General Science, History, Mathematics, Middle Grades Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Physics, and General Social Sciences. The College also offers a Master of Arts in Teaching (5th year Alternative Master's initial license) and a Master of Education degree with concentrations in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, ESOL, Reading Specialist, and Visual Impairments. All programs have achieved regional and national recognition for excellence, are approved by the Alabama State Department of Education, and are CAEP accredited. For detailed information about the Teacher Education Program at UAH, visit http://www.uah.edu/education.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY: The University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of America's premier doctoral-granting, comprehensive universities known for addressing some of the world's greatest technological challenges. UAH, a part of The University of Alabama System, offers an environment where students are able to explore, discover, create, and communicate knowledge. With six academic colleges, a Graduate School, an Honors College, more than 100 areas of study, and 17 high-tech research centers, UAH is a Carnegie R1 top-tier research university. UAH is where technology and human understanding converge and prepare students to transform their future. Learn more at www.uah.edu.

ABOUT HUNTSVILLE: Defense, space, telecommunications, biotechnology, diversified manufacturing and a variety of emerging specialties provide challenging work in Huntsville, also known as the Rocket City. The area enjoys a favorable cost of living and quality of life in the Southeast. More than 1.2 million people reside in the Huntsville metro area, and it is now the largest city in Alabama. From outdoor recreational activities to an enhanced arts and entertainment community, Huntsville contributes to a wonderful way to live, work and play. Learn more at www.huntsville.org.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest (relating your experiences to the required and preferred qualifications and responsibilities of the position), curriculum vitae, official transcripts, Teaching Certificate (if applicable), two recent scholarly publications or scholarly works in progress, and three current (within the past 18 months) letters of recommendation to DeShannon Smithey at lds0045@uah.edu with a subject line titled: Instructional Leadership Faculty Search. Also, please refer to log number: 24-25-638.

• Please note: Digital submissions via e-mail are preferred over mailed submissions*

Please direct any questions about the position to Dr. Dana Skelley, Chair of the Search Committee (dls0045@uah.edu).

The University of Alabama in Huntsville is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer of minorities/females/veterans/disabled.