University of Central Oklahoma · 1 day ago
Advanced Professional and Special Services, Educational Leadership - Full-Time, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
Edmond, OK
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelThe University of Central Oklahoma is seeking an Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership. The role involves teaching, advising, and mentoring graduate students, as well as engaging in research and collaborative activities within the department and university.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaches, advises, and mentors students, evaluates student performance, and maintains department and student records in accordance with university policies
Advises and mentors EdD and master’s students, serves on graduate student dissertation committees, and maintains ongoing research and publication activities
Works collaboratively with colleagues and professional peers
Participates in university meetings that relate specifically to faculty
Serves on department, college, and university committees as requested
Prepares departmental reports as requested
Engages in teaching, service, and scholarly and/or creative activities as defined by the tenure and promotion policy in the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook
Duties include teaching face-to-face/hybrid/online graduate courses in Educational Leadership during the day, evening, and weekends as needed; mentoring EdD students and serving on dissertation committees; and maintaining a record of scholarly activities and service to the department, college, and university
The successful candidate will support and promote the department’s strong commitment to student success by supervising program interns and practicum students
The successful candidate will evaluate student performance and maintain department records in accordance with university and accreditation policies
In addition, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues, members of professional organizations, and community leaders in the field
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field awarded by an accredited or internationally recognized institution in the field specified in the position announcement (exceptions require Academic Affairs approval)
ABD may be considered with the completion of a doctorate before the start date
Higher education teaching experience
Demonstrated excellence in online and face-to-face teaching and course development
Evidence of teaching effectiveness/excellence
Experience in higher education research
Must be able to teach in a variety of instructional formats (in-person, hybrid, and online during the day, evening, and weekend at both on and off campus locations) as needed and appropriate
Must be able to maintain ongoing professional certifications in educational leadership
Excellent communication, problem-solving, team-building, and organizational skills
Knowledge and experience in effective coaching, mentoring, supervision, and delegation
Able to comply with the UCO Employee and Faculty Handbook
Preferred
A minimum of two years of previous experience in K-12 school/district leadership or three years of mentoring/advising doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees
Scholarly activities in the areas of school and district improvement or issues of K-12 budgeting and finance, law, education policy and/or related areas
Company
University of Central Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma is a school in Edmond.
Founded in 1890
1001-5000 employees
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2024-10-28Grant· $4.98M
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