Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership

Description

The Department of Educational Leadership in the College of Education at the University of Montana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership. The Department of Educational Leadership serves graduate students at the masters and doctoral level.

The Department of Educational Leadership program is comprised of seven unique programs.

1. The Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership is designed to provide students with a Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) while preparing him/her for a Montana Class 3 Administrative License and a K-12 Principal Endorsement.
2. The Master’s Degree in International Educational Leadership supports students seeking leadership in international programs and leadership abroad. The growth of study abroad and international education programs in the past ten years has driven an increase in the demand for professionals with advanced training in international education leadership, theory, and advocacy all over the world. A master's degree is becoming the required academic level for mid-level and even some entry level positions in the field.
3. The Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Educational Leadership is a post master’s degree designed to prepare individuals for senior leadership positions.  
4. The Doctor of Education degree is the terminal research degree in Educational Leadership. This advanced degree program increases the knowledge, expertise, and skill base in Educational Leadership; enhances and refines the research skills and competencies of students; and provides the required terminal degree for those students seeking administrative or teaching positions in higher education or those seeking positions of increased responsibility in K-12 schools.
5. Through the Doctor of Philosophy in International Educational Leadership, the Department of Educational Leadership endeavors to provide the future leadership of governmental, educational, and nonprofit organizations with necessary tools for developing, implementing, and managing internationalization efforts related with Cross-Cultural Exchange and Training, Global Education, and International Education Development. The Ph.D. in International Educational Leadership focuses on education both as an instrument of international development and as a means of promoting cross-cultural understanding.
6. The Principal Leadership Certificate Program is designed for educators who hold a Master’s Degree in an education related field and seek an administrative position in a school district. This allows the student to acquire a Montana Principal License without having a second Master’s Degree.
7. The Superintendent Leadership Certificate Program is designed for students who already hold a Principal license and are seeking an additional endorsement for Superintendent.

The Department of Educational Leadership partners with school districts across the state in seeking the best leadership possible for the youth of Montana. In the process, professors work with interns and collaborate with leaders in numerous research and professional development activities.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

 

Position Details

Tenure Track Faculty: Educational Leadership

Title: Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

Position Type: Academic

Closing Date: December 13, 2024

Schedule: Full time academic year position beginning fall semester 2025 in Missoula, MT

Entry Rate: $70,000 - $75,000

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness Program

Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral de