Faculty position: Assistant Professor, Department of Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia

The Department of Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy at
the University of Georgia invites applications for a position as an
Assistant Professor with expertise in pre-K-12 educational leadership
and administration to begin August 2016.

The Educational Administration and Policy program offers a variety of
degrees, including the PhD, EdS and MEd in Educational Administration
and Policy, and an EdD in Educational Leadership. Further, the program
offers a certificate in Law and Policy.

Information about the department can be found at www.coe.uga.edu/leap.

Responsibilities:
Engage in scholarly research and produce publications related to
Educational Leadership in high impact venues;
Teach graduate level courses related to school or district leadership
(face- to-face, online or blended) on the Athens and Gwinnett
campuses;
Advise students, direct dissertations and serve on graduate student committees;
Seek and acquire external funding; and
Provide service to the department, college, university and profession

Required Qualifications:
An earned doctorate (PhD or similar) in educational leadership or
administration, with a specialization in educational leader
preparation (with an emphasis on: organizational leadership, school or
district leadership, school reform, school improvement, leadership in
high needs schools, programmatic equity in schools, educational
change, or closely related area).
Established record of scholarship in educational leadership
Established record or demonstrated potential for securing external
research funding
Demonstrated ability to design and conduct research
Demonstrated ability to teach in higher education
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Appointment
Will be for the 2016-2017 academic year, beginning August 5, 2016.

Applicants should submit:
a letter of interest that addresses qualifications in the areas detailed above;
a current curriculum vita;
sample publications;
the names and contact information of three persons who could provide
academic references.
Transcripts and letters of reference will be required only from finalists.

All materials should be submitted electronically via:
FacultyJobs.uga.edu

Inquiries may be addressed to the search committee chair (Dr. April
Peters- Hawkins alpeters@uga.edu),
Applications received by 31 October 2015 are assured of full consideration.

The University of Georgia (www.uga.edu) is a land-grant/sea-grant
university. Its main campus is located in Athens, Georgia, 75 miles
northeast of Atlanta. Athens is known for its music, art, and food, as
well as its accessibility to the Atlanta area (see
www.visitathensga.com and www.georgia.gov).

The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Institution. The
Department encourages applications from all qualified persons and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender,
national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to
apply. Persons who need assistance with the accessibility of materials
related to this search are encouraged to contact the search committee
chair. Hiring is contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the
United States and completion of a background check, among other
requirements. This position is contingent on the continued
availability of funding.