Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

 

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is pleased to announce a search for a Full-Time Assistant/Associate Professor in the Educational Leadership program, which includes the Strategic Educational Leadership minor and solicits nominations and expressions of interest. We seek a colleague with expertise in leading in educational environments, that may include school and/or district level, non-profit organizations and industry learning positions. The ideal candidate will have a strong methodological background. This position includes teaching at the graduate level in educational leadership  and supporting doctoral-level research with a focus on program evaluation. The successful candidate will have expertise in teaching and leading in educational contexts, research project design, and using data analysis to enhance learning and leadership and for fostering growth and improvement in varied educational and learning environments.

 A demonstrated research agenda and productivity appropriate to the field of educational leadership with demonstrated skill in research methodologies is expected. Priority will be given to individuals with research in the area of leading adult learning, evidence-based decision-making, or classroom, school level, or learning organization district assessment. The position is within a dynamic and dedicated College of Education and is housed under the School of Educational Leadership Studies.  

WHO WE ARE

NLU’s National College of Education understands that serving PreK-12 students as teachers and school leaders is a calling, a commitment, and a career. Our unique style of partnership with students at all levels—from new teacher preparation to advanced professional programs to doctoral degrees—guides all we do as we create today’s teachers and tomorrow’s leaders.

 

Our programs are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Graduates frequently cite the National College of Education’s top quality professors, convenient locations, flexible course offerings and affordability. Most of all, the commitment to “real world” progressive education is unparalleled. NCE graduates make a difference. Our educators are found in 40% of Illinois public schools and 75% of Chicago Public Schools, collectively impacting the lives of 60,000 students each year.

 

At NCE, our commitment to learning includes ourselves. We have recently created four new programs and evolved an additional 21 programs to more appropriately address the needs of today’s educators.

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Educational Leadership program, including the Strategic Educational Leadership major, development, management, and partnership coordination
• Teach/coordinate educational leadership courses
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement by collaborating with faculty in program and unit level evaluation, to develop program reports, assessment protocols, and cross disciplinary curriculum work
• Advise and support graduate-level students, including service on dissertation committees and research for educational professionals at the doctoral level
• Engage in an active program of scholarship related to these areas of expertise

Qualifications

 

• Earned doctorate Educational Leadership, or a related field
• Experience in conducting applied research in classrooms/school settings
• Higher education teaching experience commensurate with rank
• Candidate should have at least three years of leadership experience

Screening of applications will begin June 1, 2025.  Employment will begin September 1, 2025.

 

NLU Inclusion Statement:

 

National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued.  We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are. These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment. We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.

Compensation and Benefits

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