Visiting Instructor, Educational Administration
Aurora University

Job Info

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Aurora University seeks talented faculty who are passionate about teaching and learning. As a private institution, Aurora University expects faculty to be involved in the lives of students through mentoring, student support, enrollment initiatives, and other activities related to the college experience. To facilitate this highly interactive faculty/student relationship, the typical teaching load is three 4 credit-hour courses per semester. Student advising is supported by professional staff. Undergraduate faculty share in the delivery of the general education program, most often by teaching within the university's interdisciplinary core. Evidence of successful teaching, or a strong potential for successful teaching, is required for all positions. Experience teaching at a smaller, private institution is highly preferred.

The Visiting Educational Administration Instructor supports learning by teaching courses in the online and face-to-face courses, as well as blended formats. Content in the areas of school leadership, organizational theory, superintendency, and school board policy will be taught, developed, and reviewed. The instructor will supervise the 365-day internship program, serve on dissertation committees, contribute to program development, and participate in the shared life of the university. The instructor will collaborate with school districts and other institutional partners across the state of Illinois, and engage in the current national dialogue on the professional preparation of public school leaders.

Essential Job Functions:

The EdD department at Aurora University is seeking a dynamic, experienced colleague with expertise in superintendency and educational leadership. AU offers professional doctorates designed for experienced educators and leadership professionals who find themselves in learning-related organizations. Our EdD degree is designed to challenge professionals through a curriculum dedicated to equity, ethics, and excellence. As a practitioner-oriented program that integrates theory and research to address the practical concerns of future educational leaders, we are looking for a colleague committed to practitioner knowledge and development.

Position Description:

A successful candidate will teach 24 credit hours per academic year in educational administration, both on and off campus, in face-to-face, online, and blended formats, in the areas of school leadership, organizational theory, superintendency, and school board policy, and/or other areas as needed. In addition, they will supervise the 365-day internship program, serve on dissertation committees, contribute to program development, and participate in the shared life of the university. Also, a successful candidate will be required to collaborate with school districts and other institutional partners across the state of Illinois, and engage in the current national dialogue on the professional preparation of public school leaders.

Education:

• An earned doctorate (EdD or PhD) in educational administration or related field by date of appointment (required)

Experience:

• Experience in P-12 educational administration at the district level (required)
• Evidence of successful district level leadership experiences (required)

Skills:

• Experience mentoring and professionally developing P-12 educators (required)
• Willingness and ability to develop and coach doctoral students through the dissertation (required)
• Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: educational change, school leadership, educational finance, leadership for the success of diverse student populations, organizational theory, or research methods (required)
• Experience with online instruction (required)
• Graduate-level teaching experience (preferred)
• An active practice-oriented research agenda (preferred)
• Participation in state and national policy organizations (preferred)

All benefit-eligible faculty positions offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Applications must include a letter of intent including description of education, certifications held, and all relevant experience, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references including phone numbers (candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted). Electronic applications welcomed.

Please submit application materials as follows:

Hardcopy submissions:
Faculty Search, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs
Aurora University
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506

Electronic submissions:
facultysearch@aurora.edu

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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