Faculty position: Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Administration, University of Washington Tacoma -- Education Program

University of Washington Tacoma -- Education Program

Faculty in Educational Administration

The University of Washington Tacoma Education Program announces an opening for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in Educational Administration. The position involves teaching and program coordination in the school principal preparation program. Responsibilities include overseeing the supervision of principal internships, recruiting and advising students, and maintaining relationships with schools, school districts, and external groups to assure the program is well connected to current issues of professional practice. The successful candidate must have demonstrated potential for teaching excellence, for conducting and publishing scholarly research, and for articulating a research agenda. An earned doctorate in educational administration, leadership, or a related field, with an emphasis in P-12 education is required by the first day of employment. Preference will be given to candidates who have broad knowledge and experience related to P-12 leadership and demonstrated success in social justice through working to improve educational outcomes for a diverse community of students and educators.

UWT’s one-year certification program with a model of concurrent instruction and internship is one of the most successful principal preparation programs in the state. The focus on inclusive leadership, ethical administration, and excellence in supervision of curriculum and instruction has a focus on change agency in complex school environments, particularly on reducing the achievement gap for diverse populations.

One of three campuses of the University of Washington, UW Tacoma is an urban-serving university that shares the University of Washington’s commitment to high quality teaching and research and is committed to participating in the educational, cultural, and economic development of the South Puget Sound. UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity is central to maintaining an atmosphere wherein students, staff, faculty, and residents find abundant opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth.For more information about UWT and the Education Program, see our website at: http://www.tacoma.washington.edu. Applicants’ statements should detail how their teaching, service and/or scholarship has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their academic field; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further UW Tacoma’s commitment to diversity and its mission as an urban serving university.

Review of applications will begin January 18, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. To apply please submit electronically a cover letter delineating your interests and qualifications, a description of research interests and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, a list of three additional references, and samples of current research or written work to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6747. Specific inquiries may be directed by e-mail to Kathleen Beaudoin at kathymb@uw.edu.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. UW Tacoma faculty engage in teaching, research, and service and generally participate in lower division, upper division, and graduate instruction.