Posting NumberF203Position TitleAssistant Professor of Educational Studies and LeadershipRank Assistant Professor 9115Regular (PIN) or Long Term Contractual FacultyRegularDesired Start DateOpen Date11/10/2023Close DateOpen Until FilledYesDuties and Responsibilities
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 or other Educational Centers focusing on school law and policy governance. Bowie Main Campus, 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, working with local school districts, serving on departmental and university committees, maintaining an active research agenda to inform data driven decisions pertaining to fulfill service responsibilities to the department, college and university. 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 or other Educational Centers. The position is a nine-month, tenure track faculty position with the opportunity for summer and winter course teaching.
Conditions of Employment
An 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.
Interested and qualified applicants should submit a copy of a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter or letter of interest and teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript (s), along with a faculty application and at least three (3) letters of reference.
Bowie State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
In accordance with the Cleary Act of 2000, you are advised to contact the Bowie State University Campus Police Office for Disclosure of Criminal Incidents that occur on our campus.
Benefits:
Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts
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.
Being highly effective in teaching School Law, or 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.
Education
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.
Hold a State Licensure in Maryland or another state is a requirement in one or more of the educational areas.
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.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
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.
