Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership-PK-12 Education

The mission of the Department of Educational Leadership is to prepare highly effective and ethical educational leaders who have a positive impact on children, youth, families, community, and schools and who are successful in urban and other diverse settings. This mission is accomplished through teaching, research and community engagement that lead to improved practice and by working in partnerships with PK-12 schools, institutions of higher education, communities, and university colleagues.

The department has 25 full-time faculty members with specializations in educational research, higher education, learning design and technology, school administration, and educational leadership.

The vision of the Cato College of Education is to be a leader in educational research, teaching, and service through excellence and engagement.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte recognizes the differentiation of mission, goals, and objectives inherent in the diversity of disciplines represented by its colleges and departments. Thus, the Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty should be interpreted in the context of the related departmental and collegiate goals.
Teaching, Advising, Curriculum and Instructional Development - Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to teaching may include but are not limited to: subject matter competence, course design, course presentation, advising and consultation, directing student research, curriculum and instructional development, and grading student work.
Scholarly Research, Creative, and Other Professional Activities - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to participate in expanding the knowledge base of their academic field by conducting research or engaging in other creative activities as appropriate to the faculty member's discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to research may include but are not limited to: research/creative activity that generates new knowledge and/or synthesizes and/or integrates existing knowledge, publication, an on-going agenda for research, scholarly, and creative activity, and are expected to seek extramural support for their work.
Service to University, the Public, and the Profession - All tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to engage in a program of service appropriate to their discipline. Faculty responsibilities and essential functions with respect to service may include but are not limited to: service to the administration and governance of the University, public service, and service to the profession.

To view the complete Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty document visit our website: https://provost.charlotte.edu/academic-budget-hr/academic-personnel-procedures-handbook/

The Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership (PK-12 Education) beginning August 15, 2025. The position will primarily serve the Master of School Administration and the Ed. D. program in Educational Leadership, which lead to North Carolina Principal and Superintendent licensure. Graduate-level coursework may be delivered in various formats, including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and occasionally fully online. Teaching responsibilities may include classes related to school leadership, operations, policy, and law.
Teach courses in the Department of Educational Leadership primarily in the field of PK-12 school improvement, accountability, and equity; demonstrate scholarly productivity in research; support the scholarly work of students (serve on and chair dissertations); seek external funds to support research activities; provide service to the field and profession; and participate in program, department, college, and university service.

UNC Charlotte gives primary consideration to the earned doctorate or terminal degree in the teaching discipline or a related discipline.

We seek a faculty colleague to join a high-achieving, dynamic, and collaborative Cato College of Education and Department of Educational Leadership, who is committed to developing professionals through Equity, Excellence, and Engagement. The vision of the Cato College of Education is to be a leader in educational research, teaching, and service through excellence and engagement.
Required qualifications include (1) an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field from an accredited university by June 30, 2025, (2) leadership experience in a PK-12 school and/or district setting, (3) a demonstrated commitment to PK-12 school and district leadership through professional experience and scholarship, (4) a demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity through professional experience and/or scholarship, and (5) potential for an active research and grant agenda in an area associated with educational leadership.

Preferred qualifications include:(1) experience teaching graduate-level courses, (2) evidence of service to the profession, and (3) familiarity with the use of online instructional technologies.

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Setting. UNC Charlotte, North Carolina's urban research university offers 31,000 culturally diverse students a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Charlotte is the second fastest-growing big city in the United States and remains one of the New South's most beautiful cities. The University, which will achieve R1 status in January 2025, is the fastest growing in the UNC system, with new facilities and infrastructure, including the light rail line to Uptown and south Charlotte. Charlotte boasts a vast array of cultural and recreational opportunities and outstanding medical and community services to meet the interests and needs of a diverse population. In addition, Charlotte is two hours from the Blue Ridge Mountains and four hours from Carolina beaches. The University is within the boundaries of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg ( CMS) public school system, which receives widespread recognition as one of America's best school districts. With CAEP and CACREP accreditation and over 100 full-time faculty, the College serves more than 3,000 students through undergraduate and graduate programs, including five doctoral programs, and is one of the largest teacher education degree-granting institutions in the state. The vision of the Cato College of Education is to be a leader in educational research, teaching, and service through excellence and engagement.

Applications: Application materials should include:
* A cover letter that describes how the applicant's professional qualifications relate to the
position description and a concise statement of PK-12 leadership experience, research,and teaching agendas;
* A current curriculum vita;
* Unofficial copies of transcripts of all graduate coursework completed ("Official"transcripts required for finalists);
* Names, addresses (including titles and institutions), telephone numbers, and emailaddresses of five references; and
* Other supporting materials relevant to the applicant's educational leadership, scholarship,and teaching.
Apply electronically at https://jobs.charlotte.edu. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.
Please attach the following documents with your electronic submission: application cover letter,
vita, full contact information for five references, and any other supporting materials. Application
materials review will begin November 15, 2024, and the search will continue until the position is
filled.
For more information: Search information, contact rshore6@charlotte.edu. For information
about the Department of Educational Leadership, please visit https://edld.charlotte.edu. For UNC
Charlotte information, please visit http://www.charlotte.edu.

The chosen candidate for this position will be subject to a criminal background check and will be required to submit their official transcript of their highest earned degree.

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and an ADVANCE Institution that strives to create an academic climate in which the dignity of all individuals is respected and maintained. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte maintains an Affirmative Action Plan prepared in accordance with Executive Order 11246 and the Consent Decree.

Catherine Butt
cbutt@charlotte.edu