Florida Atlantic University
Assistant Professor of School Leaders Program
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, us, 33481
Assistant Professor of School Leaders Program
Position Summary: The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the School Leaders program. Successful candidates are expected to have a focused research agenda and teach graduate-level classes. They are also expected to serve as professional knowledge experts and methodologists on Ph.D. dissertation committees and in other service assignments as assigned. The School Leaders faculty supports our large graduate programs, at both the Masters and Ph.D. levels, in the College of Education. We seek candidates who will work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university to promote the mission and goals of the department. Who We Are: Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along the southeast Florida coast. FAU is a growing institution focused on innovation and scholarship. College and Department: College of Education (COE) at FAU is one of the most diverse colleges in Florida’s State University System. The COE prepares educators to serve six public school districts and offers 37 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and nine certificates. The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM) offers master’s and specialist programs in educational leadership and a Doctor of Philosophy in two educational leadership program areas. The ELRM program areas include K-12 school leadership, higher education leadership, and Research Methodology.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in educational leadership with a focus on PreK-12 or a related discipline by the date of hire
Established record of scholarly work in the field of educational/school leadership and active scholarly participation in professional educational organizations
Research agenda and teaching philosophy demonstrating knowledge and expertise in educational leadership
Demonstrated ability or potential to effectively work with all students using innovative instructional approaches and methods
Teaching experience using multiple technologies to deliver Fully Online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction
Record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities aligned with the advancement of the discipline
Desired Qualifications
Knowledgeable about and ability to facilitate students’ critical engagement with current trends in educational leadership
Teaching experience as an instructor for school leaders in higher education settings
Evidence of positive teaching evaluations
Leadership experience in K-12 public schools
Expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods educational leadership research
Responsibilities
Teach graduate courses in educational leadership
Advise doctoral students, chair dissertations, and serve on dissertation committees
Engage in professional service to assist with state and national accreditation
Participate in all meetings and assigned committees related to the School Leaders Program and the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Collaborate ethically with faculty, staff, and students, promoting the department’s mission and the teaching profession
Maintain an active research and scholarship agenda in educational leadership
Salary Commensurate with experience
Location Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours N/A
Application Deadline 2025-12-07
Special Instructions to Applicant This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding.
Application Materials All applicants must apply electronically to the posted position on the FAU Office of Human Resources job website and submit the required documents.
Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae
Professional statement describing philosophy on teaching, research, and service and alignment with the Educational Leadership Department’s vision, mission, and values
Three professional references who can speak to scholarship, graduate teaching, mentorship, and community service
Transcripts The selected candidate must submit official transcripts for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. For degrees from outside the United States, an evaluation by a NACES-member organization is required.
Background Screening Selected candidates must complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Screenings may include criminal background, motor vehicle, credit checks, references, and drug screening.
Accommodations Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
Location and program listings are subject to change and do not constitute guarantees of employment.
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Position Summary: The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track position in the School Leaders program. Successful candidates are expected to have a focused research agenda and teach graduate-level classes. They are also expected to serve as professional knowledge experts and methodologists on Ph.D. dissertation committees and in other service assignments as assigned. The School Leaders faculty supports our large graduate programs, at both the Masters and Ph.D. levels, in the College of Education. We seek candidates who will work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university to promote the mission and goals of the department. Who We Are: Florida Atlantic University (FAU) serves more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across six campuses along the southeast Florida coast. FAU is a growing institution focused on innovation and scholarship. College and Department: College of Education (COE) at FAU is one of the most diverse colleges in Florida’s State University System. The COE prepares educators to serve six public school districts and offers 37 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and nine certificates. The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM) offers master’s and specialist programs in educational leadership and a Doctor of Philosophy in two educational leadership program areas. The ELRM program areas include K-12 school leadership, higher education leadership, and Research Methodology.
Minimum Qualifications
Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in educational leadership with a focus on PreK-12 or a related discipline by the date of hire
Established record of scholarly work in the field of educational/school leadership and active scholarly participation in professional educational organizations
Research agenda and teaching philosophy demonstrating knowledge and expertise in educational leadership
Demonstrated ability or potential to effectively work with all students using innovative instructional approaches and methods
Teaching experience using multiple technologies to deliver Fully Online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction
Record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities aligned with the advancement of the discipline
Desired Qualifications
Knowledgeable about and ability to facilitate students’ critical engagement with current trends in educational leadership
Teaching experience as an instructor for school leaders in higher education settings
Evidence of positive teaching evaluations
Leadership experience in K-12 public schools
Expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods educational leadership research
Responsibilities
Teach graduate courses in educational leadership
Advise doctoral students, chair dissertations, and serve on dissertation committees
Engage in professional service to assist with state and national accreditation
Participate in all meetings and assigned committees related to the School Leaders Program and the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology
Collaborate ethically with faculty, staff, and students, promoting the department’s mission and the teaching profession
Maintain an active research and scholarship agenda in educational leadership
Salary Commensurate with experience
Location Boca Raton
Work Days and Hours N/A
Application Deadline 2025-12-07
Special Instructions to Applicant This recruitment has been reopened; all previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice. This position is subject to funding.
Application Materials All applicants must apply electronically to the posted position on the FAU Office of Human Resources job website and submit the required documents.
Cover letter
Current curriculum vitae
Professional statement describing philosophy on teaching, research, and service and alignment with the Educational Leadership Department’s vision, mission, and values
Three professional references who can speak to scholarship, graduate teaching, mentorship, and community service
Transcripts The selected candidate must submit official transcripts for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. For degrees from outside the United States, an evaluation by a NACES-member organization is required.
Background Screening Selected candidates must complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Screenings may include criminal background, motor vehicle, credit checks, references, and drug screening.
Accommodations Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711
Location and program listings are subject to change and do not constitute guarantees of employment.
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