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Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

National Louis University
paid time off
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 04, 2025

Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership


ID
2024-1432


Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

Category
National College of Education

Position Type
Faculty



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

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college. The ranges for each rank for the National College of Education are listed below:

2024 NCE 10-Month Faculty Salary Ranges

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.



Application Instructions

Please Include the following with your Application:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

  • Teaching Philosophy
  • Sample Syllabus
  • Additional Licenses/Certifications
  • Course Evaluations
  • Letters of Recommendation
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