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Title: Assistant Professor of Practice (Clinical) – Educational Leadership - 999698

Position Number: 999698

Unit/Department: Leadership (School of Education)

FTE: Full-time (9-month) 

Department Summary:

At Drake University's School of Education, we prepare world-class teachers and educational leaders. With nearly 900 undergraduate and graduate students, we’re one of the largest schools of education in the Midwest—and for good reason.

We have an exceptional record of preparing highly effective elementary and secondary teachers, school counselors, principals, superintendents, and specialists working in training and organizational development in the corporate and non-profit sectors. At the same time, we don’t let our size compromise our commitment to providing an intimate learning environment that fosters close connections between students and faculty.

Drake University’s School of Education consists of dedicated, high-energy educators of future educators. We are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. We seek faculty who will truly care about the student experience and take pride in their work. Our dedication is demonstrated through ongoing support for faculty in developing their teaching craft through access to numerous, resourced professional development opportunities.

Our Education Leadership program offers licensure for both BOEE accredited principal and superintendent licenses. The degrees awarded are Master’s, Education Specialist, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy.

To learn more about Drake University’s School of Education, visit: https://www.drake.edu/soe/.

Job Summary:

The School of Education’s Department of Leadership and Counseling is thrilled to launch a search for an Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a non-tenure-track, consecutive-term 9-month appointment which will start August of 2024.

Responsibilities include teaching in the principal preparation, superintendent preparation, and doctoral programs; leading all facets of program administration for the superintendent licensure program; advising at the graduate level; advising doctoral student dissertations and capstones; and service to the department, the school, and the university.

Our new colleague will be responsible for teaching three courses in both the fall and spring semesters, all facets of program administration, supervision and coordination of internships and required field base hours for licensure students, and student recruitment.

In addition to teaching, our new colleague will assist with program coordination and administration through involvement in hiring program adjuncts, onboarding adjuncts, scheduling courses, marketing the program, and recruitment and admission of students. Our new colleague will also have advising responsibilities including advising doctoral students on dissertations (PhD/EdD) and capstone projects (EdD). There will also be clinical work including supervising students in the field for their clinical hours toward the K-12 administrator licensure.

This position does not have a research requirement, but there will be opportunities for service activities. Given Drake’s size and culture, we are interested in individuals who, through their service, will be interested in seeking out and supporting collaborative committee work in other academic units as well as university-wide committees.

The search committee is particularly interested in candidates who, through their teaching and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Qualifications:

• Applicants for the position must have superintendent and principal licensure in Iowa or another state.

• Applicants for the position should have a Master’s degree in the area of education, those with a PhD, EdD, or Ed.L.D. will be given preference.

• Applicants should have experience as a school administrator (e.g., principal, superintendent).

• Experience working with diverse populations and a sincere commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• An interest in exploring opportunities for cross-departmental collaboration in teaching and service.

Review of Applications Begins:

We will review applications as they are received. The position will remain posted until filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter, (2) CV/Resume, (3) a 1-2 page diversity statement, and (4) the contact details for three references.

Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.

All job offers are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check, satisfactory reference checks, and proof of authorization to work in the United States.

Have Questions?

Questions about this position can be directed to the search chair, Professor Tom Buckmiller at thomas.buckmiller@drake.edu.

Questions about the application process, working at Drake, spouse/partner support, reasonable accommodations, benefits, or additional information about Drake or Des Moines, Iowa may be directed to Drake Human Resources at jobs@drake.edu.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Drake Benefits Guide (Plan Year 2024).

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Tuition Benefits.