Job Description

The Department of Educational Studies and Leadership is seeking a long-term faculty position in Educational Leadership to serve at the Bowie State University located on the Bowie Main Campus, online or other Educational Centers, for the Department of Educational Studies and Leadership.

The candidate must be able to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service. Responsibilities include assisting in the development of educational leadership activities and programs at the graduate level in the Department of Educational Studies and Leadership at Bowie Main Campus, online or other Educational Centers. Supporting existing cohorts and supporting accreditation processes and reports. This position requires teaching evening and/or weekend classes in face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online formats. Other responsibilities include advising students in their dissertation research, developing, and updating online course modules, participating in professional development at the department level and/or conducting departmental training in an area identified by the department chair, working with local school districts, serving on departmental and university committees, working with students on the preparation and administration of the comprehensive examination. Also support in the accreditation processes and direct committees in areas where appropriate in addition to directing graduate student research and serve on dissertation committees, and any other duties assigned pertinent to the position.

This position could be a satellite/remote position or face-to-face based on the Department of Educational Studies and Leadership needs at the Bowie Main Campus, online or other Educational Centers. The position is a six month, non-tenure track faculty line with the opportunity for summer and winter course teaching.

Conditions of Employment

Offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of credentials. Proof of US citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986).

Please be advised, COVID-19 vaccinations are not required but encouraged for all eligible students, faculty and staff employed at Bowie State University. This protocol is subject to change.

Bowie State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Experience

Significant K-12 leadership experience in progressive leadership roles to include high level central office experience at the senior executive rank in one or more school systems. At least five years of successful teaching in K-12 schools is required, with additional experience as a certified school-based leader and evidence of increased leadership experience to include principal, district-wide director, associate superintendent, deputy or superintendent is required. Full consideration will be given to candidates that have higher education administrative experience with emphasis on advanced technological skills and abilities to include learning architecture and online course development. Must have experience in various educational settings and knowledge of urban, suburban, and rural education; must also be knowledgeable about education procedures, policies, and laws; proficient in the use of computer technology and culturally relevant pedagogies, current literature, research in the field, and classroom assessment practices; ongoing involvement in professional organizations and activities; the ability to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues internally and externally; must demonstrate the ability to work with various diverse student populations and diversity issues that are a challenge in school systems and communities in the area of Education. This position will directly support the department with course development, alignments, and ongoing professional training.

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

PhD, or EdD in the teaching field in higher education or significant K-12 leadership experience in progressive leadership roles to include high level central office experience at the senior executive rank in one or more school systems. Teaching in a K-12 elementary setting for at least five years and progressive experience in K-12 leadership as a principal, district-level director, associate superintendent, or superintendent. Being highly effective in teaching Technology or Statistics. Has effective knowledge using Blackboard, PeopleSoft and Student Licensure Data System. Staying current with issues and trends in educational leadership is an expectation. Experience and/or interest in organizing educational opportunities for students, faculty and staff; ability to lead work groups to improve education for 21st century teaching and work collaboratively with outside partners.

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