Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Job at University of Alaska Fairbanks, Anchorage, AK

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  • University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Anchorage, AK

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic educator to join our team and teach courses in Educational Leadership, both online and on-campus. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, a deep understanding of contemporary curricular content, and a passion for actively engaging with students and prospective students. A commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and social justice in teaching and mentoring is essential. If you are dedicated to shaping future leaders in education, we want to hear from you!

The Department of Graduate Studies in Education, Indigenizing Education and Leadership invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment in Educational Leadership at the rank of Assistant Professor. The programs emphasize leadership through a social justice and equity framework that values collaborative decision-making and partners with school districts across the state in program outreach and support.

This position will teach administrative services credential candidates in organization theory and change, allocation and management of human, fiscal, and facility resources, school law, ethical leadership practices, school improvement, and supervision of field experiences.

Provide support and guidance for administrative interns in diverse communities in urban and rural districts. Guide student research through internship capstone projects. Assume leadership roles in the department, on campus, and in the field.

A potential candidate's consideration will be enhanced by providing evidence of experience in working with diverse schools and a track record of equity-minded leadership, university teaching, and field supervision; experience with current K-12 school reforms and technology relevant to school administration; knowledge of the regulations of local, state and national trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field. ABD considered with completion by the time of appointment.
At least years (5) years of successful experience in a Pre-K12 school setting (teacher, principal, district office, superintendent).
Demonstrated success in teaching at the university level or an equivalent adult level.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in Anchorage, Alaska. Applicants must be able to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska by the position start date. This is a full-time, 9-month, tenure track, faculty position complete with both a competitive salary and  full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off (FTO), 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Faculty salaries are based on a variety of factors, including education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered for this position, applicants much attach the following documents to their online application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Teaching Philosophy
  • Statement reflecting a commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.
  • Copy of graduate transcripts. Unofficial copies are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
  • Contact information for three professional references

Candidates should clearly outline how they meet the skills, abilities, and qualifications in their documentation.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual:  .

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ginger Blackmon, Search Committee Chair at glblackmon@alaska.edu.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

* Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA : (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or  police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or  uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu . 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or  uaf-orca@alaska.edu .

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online:  . Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing  uas.clery@alaska.edu .

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