The School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell is seeking an equity-minded, collaborative colleague to fill an Assistant Teaching Professor position primarily supporting its expanding online Ed.D. Leadership in Schooling program. The successful candidate will contribute to the preparation and professional development of educational leaders through high-quality teaching, doctoral mentoring, program development, and service. Depending on program needs and the candidate’s expertise, the successful candidate may also contribute to teaching and other instructional activities in the School of Education’s undergraduate Bachelor of Education (BAEd) program.
The Ed.D. is a practitioner-based program designed to support the ongoing professional needs of educational leaders in PK–12 contexts. The program is anchored in the belief that educational leaders can make a substantial impact on students, families, schools, and communities by integrating professional knowledge, practical experience, research evidence, and systematic inquiry.
The School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares educators, educational leaders, and researchers through undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and professional learning programs.
The School of Education faculty are engaged in teaching, scholarship, program development, and partnerships with schools and communities. Faculty collaborate to prepare educators and educational leaders who can use research, evidence, professional knowledge, and reflective practice to improve educational opportunities and outcomes.
The School values collaboration, excellence, inclusion, service, and strong partnerships with educational communities.
We are seeking an individual who has:
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A demonstrated commitment to developing PK–12 school leaders who strive to improve educational opportunities for diverse and historically underserved communities;
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Demonstrated expertise in teaching PK–12 school leadership courses in one or more of the following areas: improvement science or related approaches to continuous improvement, and culturally responsive and anti-racist pedagogy;
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A record of supporting and supervising doctoral research that promotes continuous school improvement and social justice;
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Demonstrated experience in quantitative or mixed-methods research;
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Excellent teaching and communication skills.
Essential Job Duties:
This position is designed to support the continued growth and improvement of the Ed.D. Leadership in Schooling program. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Teaching graduate-level courses in the Ed.D. Leadership in Schooling program, including asynchronous online courses offered during fall, spring, and/or summer terms.
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Developing, revising, and delivering high-quality course materials and learning experiences consistent with approved program curriculum.
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Chairing and/or serving on dissertation-in-practice committees, reviewing student assessments and qualifying papers.
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Mentoring and advising student cohorts, as needed.
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Participating in the program’s annual week-long summer on-campus residency.
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Providing program coordination support, including collaborating with the program coordinator and faculty on program meetings, student progress, and program activities.
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Supporting curriculum development and continuous improvement of the Ed.D. program.
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Contributing to program recruitment, assessment, evaluation, and other activities that support program quality and growth.
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As program needs arise, teaching undergraduate courses and contributing to instructional activities in the BAEd program in areas aligned with the candidate’s expertise and professional experience.
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Participating in School of Education faculty meetings, program meetings, committees, and other service activities as appropriate.
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Collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, students, PK–12 educators, and educational partners.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
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An earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Education Policy, Organizational Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field by the start of the appointment.
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Experience teaching or mentoring adult learners.
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Experience leading or working with leadership in the PK-12 context.
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Demonstrated expertise in educational leadership and school improvement.
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Experience with improvement science and related approaches to continuous improvement, including action research, collaborative inquiry, design-based approaches, or Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycles, preferably within a CPED-informed, cohort-based doctoral program and in supporting equity-focused problems of practice in students’ own PK–12 settings.
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Ability to participate in on-campus School of Education faculty events, residency activities, and meetings.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience delivering online courses at the post-undergraduate or graduate level.
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Experience mentoring doctoral students and supporting practitioner-oriented doctoral research.
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Experience chairing, serving on, or otherwise supporting dissertation-in-practice committees.
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Experience as a PK–12 school or district leader.
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Experience in culturally relevant/anti-racist pedagogy.
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Experience in supervision of practice-based dissertations that promote social justice.
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Experience in PK–12 teaching, teacher preparation, curriculum and instruction, multilingual education, and/or professional learning that would support teaching in undergraduate educator preparation programs.
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Ability to collaborate on program development and improvement.
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Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and organizational skills.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
This position is full-time, benefited, and represented by the Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA. The anticipated salary range, pursuant to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement, lists minimum salary of $75,000 for Assistant Teaching Professor. However, our anticipated expected hiring salary is expected to be $90,000. The anticipated maximum salary, depending on qualifications, and departmental considerations, is not expected to exceed $100,000.
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include the following required documents with your application:
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Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV).
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Cover letter describing the candidate’s relevant professional and teaching experience; experience working with PK–12 educators and educational leaders; experience with graduate or doctoral education; and areas of expertise relevant to the position.
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One course syllabus relevant to courses that might be taught in the Ed.D. Leadership in Schooling program.
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Evidence of teaching effectiveness, which may include a summary of course evaluations, evaluations of professional development facilitated by the candidate, or an evaluation conducted by a supervisor.
- Names and contact information of three professional references will be required at the time of application.
