Assistant Professor in Higher Education Leadership

Department of Educational Leadership
Baylor School of Education
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POSITION: Assistant Professor in Higher Education Leadership
(tenure track with emphasis on educational legal issues, finance, and policy)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Consistent with the stated mission of the University to be a world-class institution dedicated to Christian principles and ideals, the qualifications for the position include:

Earned doctorate in education with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: higher education, educational legal issues, educational finance, or educational law
Willingness to collaborate with and teach across program areas (higher education; K-12 educational leadership; sport management)
Coherent program of research and corresponding peer-reviewed publications
Commitment to advance the Christian mission of Baylor
Record of and/or strong potential for obtaining extramural funding
Ability to effectively teach introductory and advanced graduate courses
Commitment to excellence in teaching and faith integration
Strong commitment to mentoring students
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students
Philosophy compatible with the stated mission of the University

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Quantitative methodology research abilities

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Department of Educational Leadership prepares graduates for exemplary leadership of public and private institutions and for educational research through graduate and undergraduate programs. Our department is deeply committed to faculty of the highest quality, integration of faith and learning, cutting-edge research, and student mentorship. The primary responsibilities of this position include:

Contributing to the continued growth of the educational leadership graduate programs
Developing and maintaining a strong, fundable program of research and peer-reviewed publications
Teaching courses at the graduate level
Recruiting, mentoring, and supervising graduate students
Providing service to the university and the profession

SALARY AND BEGINNING DATE: The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and professional experience. The anticipated date of appointment is August 2023.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: A complete application includes a letter of application which describes the applicant’s area(s) of expertise; curriculum vitae; completed application form; and a copy of transcripts documenting terminal degree (official transcripts required prior to on-campus interview). Candidates should be prepared to list contact information for three professional references.

APPLY: Materials must be submitted electronically to: apply.interfolio.com/109950

SEARCH COMMITTEE CHAIR: Dr. Perry Glanzer, Perry_Glanzer@baylor.edu

SCHOOL: Baylor’s School of Education celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2019 and has a well-established reputation for excellence in developing dynamic educators, leaders, and researchers. With more than 60 full-time faculty, the school’s growing research portfolio complements its commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring. The school boasts an array of academic offerings housed in three academic departments: Educational Psychology, Curriculum and Instruction, and Educational Leadership. Baylor’s award-winning undergraduate program in teacher education serves approximately 400 students and has earned national distinction for innovative partnerships with local schools that provide future teachers with extensive clinical preparation. Likewise, the school’s more recently established graduate programs to prepare principals and superintendents are recognized for their excellent preparation of school leaders.

More than 700 graduate students pursue advanced study and professional preparation in the School of Education’s master’s, Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D. programs. With multiple faculty searches underway and exciting new academic initiatives both at home and abroad, the school is in a period of significant expansion and poised for greater impact through the production of high-impact research and the preparation of outstanding leaders, teachers, clinicians, and scholars. To learn more about the School of Education please visit baylor.edu/soe.

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UNIVERSITY: Located in Waco, Texas, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas and currently serves approximately 21,000 students. Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation and is designated an R1 institution within the Carnegie Foundation’s classification system. Baylor University is also recognized by The Chronicle of Higher Education within its honor roll of "Great Colleges to Work For." Baylor offers competitive salaries and benefits while affording faculty and staff the opportunity to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Our strategic plan, Illuminate, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's mission of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. The links below may offer insights about Baylor University:

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Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy status, military service, genetic information, and disability. As a religious educational institution, Baylor is lawfully permitted to consider an applicant’s religion as a selection criterion. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.