Clinical instructor

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer please visit

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Clinical Instructor EXEQ Program Director

Florida Atlantic Universitys (FAU) College of Education (COE) Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM) School Leaders Program is hiring a full-time Clinical Instructor. This position will be hired on a 12-month contract running from July 1st to June 30th and is annually renewable. The formal office title of this Clinical Instructor position is EXEQ Program Director.

The Clinical Instructor a full-time faculty member of ELRMs School Leaders (K-12) Program will support all aspects of EXEQ a Florida Department of Education approved two-year Masters /Specialist program. EXEQ provides Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification in partnership with The School District of Palm Beach County (PBCS) for its program graduates. Since 2018 EXEQ has admitted cohorts of 20 aspiring school leaders each year.

Position responsibilities are to oversee and teach graduate classes virtually and/or on FAU campus sites including Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses serve as program advisor to Masters /Specialist students in the EXEQ program supervise EXEQ students in field work schedule courses recruit and help in the hiring process and evaluation of program adjuncts coordinate the EXEQ university-district partnership serve as a liaison between FAUs School Leaders Program and PBCS and serve on program/department/university committees as assigned.

The position entails participating in (a) the revision and continuous improvement of the Masters /Specialist curriculum and coursework; (b) actualizing and implementing recruitment and selection protocols and procedures; (c) coordination and implementation/delivery of professional development for Masters/Specialist faculty and adjuncts; (d) coordination of professional development provided by PBCS as a part of the EXEQ professional learning; (e) monthly and extraordinary meetings with fellow Program Directors School Leaders faculty and ELRM faculty; and (f) coordination and communication with key staff from PBCS school districts.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university. Candidate must have also been a school principal.

Additionally the candidate should possess the following knowledge skills and attributes:

Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with district leaders faculty and staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Plan and conduct effective meetings with high-level administrators.
Lead and facilitate professional learning of graduate students.
Demonstrate an understanding of current developments and trends in school leadership especially those in Florida.
Demonstrate a clear understanding of school district organization and functions especially in The School District of Palm Beach County.
Experience in educational leadership and project management including knowledge of monitoring and implementing educational leadership policies and procedures in school district and higher education contexts.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines handle multiple tasks at a time coordinate meeting logistics and provide administrative support.
Ability to develop a program grounded in a clearly recognized culture and identity - shared by faculty students and partners which has a sustained tradition of excellence among its graduates who demonstrate high-impact ethical and effective school leadership.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources job website ( by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAUs Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. Candidates wishing full consideration are to provide the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly for degrees from outside the United States the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts diplomas dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provosts credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II) motor vehicle check credit check reference checks alcohol and drug screening check.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation please call . 711