Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track/Onsite) - Spalding University

Company Description

Keypath Education is supporting Spalding University’s search for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor for the Ed.D.: Leadership program for The College of Education at Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky.

The successful candidate will primarily teach courses in the interdisciplinary Ed.D.: Leadership Program, with minor administrative duties. 

Spalding University College of Education houses the oldest Ed.D.: Leadership Program in the state of Kentucky. Its legacy is founded on the principles of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, who were pioneer educators and missionaries that worked toward the promotion of: peace, humanization of values, opposing racism, alleviating poverty, supporting women's issues and supporting environmental issues. As the mission statement of the College of Education states:

In keeping with the Spalding University pioneer spirit of service and tradition of collaborative commitment to the development of the total person, the college of education has as its mission the preparation of educators who possess intellectual understanding, the holistic perspective, and professional skills to lead others to the maximum use of their potential for lifelong learning in a multicultural society.

Job Description

We seek a candidate with experience with academic publishing coupled with teaching and collaborating with higher education practitioners, administrators, and scholars. The hired candidate will teach at least four courses per year, advise doctoral students, co-supervise doctoral capstones, participate in program/course planning and development, and provide services to the department and university as needed. Salary is commensurate with experience and education, and the benefits package is competitive.

• Teaching synchronous online courses in leadership theory, practice, and research methodologies
• Mentoring and advising students as they progress through a doctoral program
• Implementing student engagement practices in and outside of the traditional learning space
• Helping create innovative strategies for student retention and completion in a virtual environment.
• Participating in curriculum revision and academic assessment
• Displaying a strong commitment to quality teaching and collegial relationship building
• Participating in University service
• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff and students
• Must have an appreciation and respect for diverse populations

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in a field related to the social sciences
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publication and scholarship in multiple venues: Conference papers/workshops, book chapters, single/edited book authorship, peer-reviewed journals
• Expertise in incorporating interdisciplinary scholarly perspectives into course material
• Demonstrates strong engagement and communication skills in virtual learning environments
• 2-4 years as a distinguished practitioner working with graduate students

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong social science research skills in quantitative and/or mixed method analysis
• Expertise with graduate course material in: Leadership Theory, Research Methodologies, and Change/Systems Theory
• Experience of serving as chair or co-chair on capstone, dissertation, and/or graduate thesis committees
• Thorough expertise or editorial experience in APA 7 style
• Demonstrated experience of service in professional academic organizations

Additional Information

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding contribution of 2.5% of salary to 403b retirement plan and matching contribution of 2.5%, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more…

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2300 students at the bachelors’, masters and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

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