Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty in Educational Leadership
Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty in Educational Leadership
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Department of Policy Organizational and Leadership Studies
TenureTrack Open Rank Faculty Position
Educational Leadership
Position: The Department of Policy Organizational and Leadership Studies within the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University invites applications to fill an open rank tenured/tenuretrack faculty position in Educational Leadership beginning in Fall 2025. Temples Educational Leadership programs focuses on school and school district leadership and management; and organizational development change and transformation within schools and organizations in community settings. The compelling candidate shall have a productive research agenda with an established record of publications and grants or potential for attracting external funding for research commensurate with their career level. In addition to maintaining an active externally funded program of research the responsibilities of the position include teaching graduate courses advising and guiding doctoral students and participating in department college and professional service activities.
Qualifications: Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in school or organizational leadership Sociology Organizational Psychology Urban Education or related field; evidence of and/or potential for developing an externally funded program of research; and experience in teaching universitylevel courses in one or more of the following areas: educational leadership organizational dynamics civic leadership research methods and statistics. Rank is open with possible hires at the rank of assistant associate or full professor depending on qualifications. For early career applicants (i.e. assistant professor) preferred candidates include individuals currently holding the rank of assistant professor or who recently earned a doctorate degree or recently completed a postdoctoral position with external funding. For midcareer and senior applicants (associate professor and full professors) preferred candidates shall have an active externally funded research portfolio; research record appropriate to warrant a tenured appointment at the rank of associate or full professor; and experience serving in higher education administration department chair or other educational leadership roles. We value diversity and seek individuals committed to inclusion collaboration and interdisciplinary research.
Application Procedures: Applicants interested in the position should send electronic copies of a letter of application a current curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to using the subject line Tenuretrack Faculty Position in Educational Leadership. (References will not be contacted until the final stage of the search process. Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Katie Smith chair of the search committee at Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
The Department: The Department of Policy Organizational & Leadership Studies (POLS) prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic organizational and community settings. POLS recognizes the complexity of schools and communities and seeks to build/foster leaders and researchers that promote equity and access for all. We prepare and support leaders and learners who will analyze develop and sustain equitable policies and practices in schools and organizations. We prepare and support leaders who understand and value the strengths of urban communities understand the importance of applied research and honor the multiple contexts of schools education and learners. We prepare and support leaders who understand how to engage the community and have the ability to lead and manage organizational change. We prepare and support leaders who focus on equity and who demonstrate an appreciation and integration of diverse perspectives.
Our department as a learning community is composed of faculty with diverse perspectives that are mutually supportive scholars and practitioners with a range of areas of scholarly expertise and experiences working in and with organizations schools nonprofit organizations and government entities.
Program areas include: Adult & Organizational Development; Adult Learning Training and Organizational Development; Higher Education; Educational Leadership (Jamaica) Educational and Organizational Leadership; Urban Education and Policy; Policy and Organizational Studies. Information about the department is available at https://education.temple/pols.
Temple University is a public fouryear doctoral institution with very high research activity and a national leader in education research and healthcare. With approximately 30000 students Temple is a vital institution in the Philadelphia region and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contributing significantly toward Pennsylvanias economy each year. The university also has a strong global reach with longstanding and vibrant campuses in Japan and Rome addition to its national and international presence Temple has a strong commitment to the city of Philadelphia and other urban communities. The University places a high value on its urban location and on scholarship teaching and service that benefit local communities. Additional information about Temple University can be found athttp://www.temple.
The College of Education and Human Development at Temple University was founded in 1919. Our prominent location in the heart of North Philadelphia provides students and faculty with the resources and opportunities of a large diverse and lively urban center. The College of Education and Human Development is committed to serving Philadelphia schools local communities and neighborhoods and has forged close partnerships with educators community members local leaders and public officials in a variety of ways to enhance the quality and extent of education regionally and nationally especially in urban locations. The College of Education and Human Development strives to educate support and prepare learners and leaders to advance equitable systems and practices in schools and communities. Through research teaching service and community partnerships we create positive change in the city of Philadelphia the Commonwealth and beyond. Information aboutthe college is available at https://education.temple/.
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations including employment service and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin or ethnic origin race religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or veteran status. Women and minoritized candidates are especially encouraged to apply. All prospective candidates must prove eligibility to work in the United States.
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Employment Type
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