Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership: PK-12 Specialization
 University of Washington Tacoma | |
 United States, Washington, Tacoma | |
 Aug 29, 2025 | |
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The University of Washington Tacomas School of Education announces an opening for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership with a specialization in Pre-K through grade 12 (PK-12) Leadership. This is a full-time (100% FTE) faculty position with an expected start date of September 16, 2026. The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, eligible for reappointment after successful academic review. Compensation Position Details All faculty at UW Tacoma engage in teaching, research and service. This position is expected to serve as core faculty primarily in the School of Educations Doctorate in Educational Leadership Program (EdD) and will conduct relevant research, teaching, and service activities that reflect and extend the EdD program values. The position will engage in practitioner-based pedagogy while serving a student population of primarily professional, full-time employed adults. Professional expertise in PK-12 leadership, community grounded research and community-specific knowledges, critical pedagogy, and/or leadership within educational systems would be welcome additions to this role. This position has a teaching load of 6 courses per academic year (September-June), an expectation of rigorous academic work in the candidates area of expertise and will perform service to the university and profession. Faculty at UW Tacoma are expected to teach primarily in person but may be asked to teach across a variety of in person, online, and hybrid modalities. Pending enrollments, funding, and programmatic needs, faculty at UWT may have the opportunity to teach courses in summer quarter (June-August) for additional compensation. Service expectations may include: advising and mentoring students; participating in EdD Faculty Council meetings; working collaboratively with the EdD Faculty Council and the EdD Faculty Program Director on core governance matters including reviewing applications for admissions, development of curriculum, assessment, and/or instructional materials, service on committees, and maintaining external relationships with community stakeholders; and staying informed and active of current issues and professional practices. Positive Factors for Consideration include:
About the School of Education and EdD Program Established in 1992, the Education Program has evolved into a dynamic professional and scholarly community that is now at the forefront of transforming twenty-first-century organizations and schools. We attained full-fledge University of Washington school status in 2016. The School of Educations mission is: to prepare ethical and reflective educators and leaders who transform learning, contribute to the community, exemplify professionalism, and promote diversity. We are internationally recognized for our commitment to equity and excellence in education. To learn more about our School, visit: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/soe. As UW Tacomas first doctorate, The EdD in Educational Leadership Program was established in 2013. A three-year 123-credit cohort-based program, with additional credits required for those in the superintendent track, classes meet monthly across the calendar year, with an interdisciplinary course structure supporting higher education, PK-12, community, and Tribal/Indigenous leadership. Students work collaboratively in leadership-focused courses on systemic change, anti-racism, and instructional leadership. To learn more about the EdD program, visit: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/soe/EdD About UW Tacoma Diversity and Inclusion at UW Tacoma Qualifications
Application Instructions
The priority deadline for review of applications is Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Review will continue until the position is filled. Additional Instructions All materials must be submitted via Interfolio (https://apply.interfolio.com/172063). General questions about the search may be directed to the School of Educations front desk at: uwted@uw.edu, or 253-692-4430. Questions about the search should be directed to the Search Chair, Dr. Christopher B. Knaus (EdD Program Director & Professor), at educate@uw.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Benefits Information A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found athttps://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the Universitys Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty members academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). Privacy Notice Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnelto learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights. Disability Services To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 ordso@uw.edu. recblid x99fv514m8icwm3kc2dxy4v2djbgap | |