Edu - Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership – Renewable Contract - 524697

Department/Organization
212501 - Ed Leadership/Policy/Tech Studies

Rank
Assistant Professor

Position Summary
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership. This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-earning position with a contract of three years, eligible for renewal.

Detailed Position Information
The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Technology Studies at the University of Alabama invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership. The Department focuses on the development of educational leaders in different fields and houses programs in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Instructional Technology, and Social and Cultural Foundations. A successful candidate will join seven active research and teaching faculty and a vibrant student community in the Educational Leadership program.

The College of Education is committed to creating an affirming culture that seeks to advance opportunities for all of its community members by increasing and retaining faculty, staff, and students from a range of backgrounds and areas of expertise, welcoming a vibrant and global college community, and providing opportunities for faculty, staff, and students to develop competencies that support these efforts.

This is a twelve-month, non-tenure-earning position with a contract of three years, eligible for renewal.

Develop and teach graduate-level courses in the Educational Leadership (MA, EdS, EdD, PhD) content area; serve on dissertation committees; engage in practitioner-scholar research and creative activities; supervise experiences such as practicums, internships, and action research projects; assist with program assessment and accreditation duties; collaborate in the development of innovative programs and grant proposals; provide service within the University, to state and local education organizations, and relevant professional education organizations; collaborate with local schools and school systems.

The position start date is August 16, 2025

Minimum Qualifications
· Earned Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Instructional Leadership (Educational Administration) or related field

· Minimum 3 years of K-12 leadership experience, including, but not limited to experience as an assistant principal, principal, central office supervisor, assistant superintendent,

superintendent, administrator of career and technical education, or any three-year combination thereof

Preferred Qualifications
· Experience in educational law and/or policy · Successful teaching experience at the graduate level · Successful online teaching experience · Experience in grant writing · Working with teams in a collaborative setting · Willingness to travel as needed

Instructions and Required Materials for Application
Instructions and Required Materials for Application Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The priority deadline for applications is October 1. To be considered for the position, applicants must submit: a cover letter, CV, 3-4 references, and an unofficial transcript. Only completed applications will be considered. Materials can be submitted online at https://careers.ua.edu. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. Questions may be directed to the chair of the search committee, Yvette Bynum (ypbynum@ua.edu).

About the Division/College/School
For over 150 years, the College of Education has been dedicated to developing professionals with the expertise needed to advance the intellectual and social conditions of all learners. By effectively preparing graduates to pursue their pedagogical and scholarly endeavors, the College of Education aims to lead Alabama in teaching, scholarship, advocacy, and service. Our faculty’s research, teaching, and service is widely recognized through their securement of external funding, national awards, professional organization leadership, established centers and offices, and outreach to the local, state, and national communities. Faculty in the college are free to pursue their passions, partner with the local communities, and excel in their many pursuits of academia.

The College of Education consists of six academic departments and 29 high-caliber programs, including opportunities that enable students to earn specialized degrees in teacher education, exercise science, and educational neuroscience. Through a robust offering of main campus options, online degrees, and cer