Position Details

　　Position Information

　　Working TitleAssistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership (Tenure Track)

　　Position Number8451

　　Posting NumberF2267

　　Position TypeInstructional Faculty - Full Time

　　Position StatusFull Time

　　College/DivisionCollege of Education

　　Department100475 - Learning, Tech and Leadership ED

　　Pay RateCommensurate with Experience

　　Specify Range or Amount

　　Is this a JMU only position?No

　　Is this a grant-funded position?No

　　Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position?No

　　Position Summary Information

　　About James Madison University

　　MissionWe are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.VisionTo be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.Who We AreLocated in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

　　JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

　　JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship.

　　JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

　　General Information

　　College of Education Vision and Mission

　　Vision

　　Our vision is to be a model for transforming educational landscapes into those that develop and inspire learners, educators, and leaders to effect positive, sustainable change.

　　Mission

　　Our mission is to prepare educators and leaders to thrive in a complex global environment. We engage in collaborative, transformative, and meaningful work through evidence-based practices to

　　empower all learners,foster continuous growth, andadvocate for diversity, equity and justiceCommitment to Access, Inclusivity, and Diversity

　　We embrace access, inclusivity, and diversity because they are the foundational cornerstones of equitable experiences leading to an outstanding education and environment for students, faculty, and staff.

　　Learning Technology and Leadership Education

　　Programs within the Learning Technology and Leadership Education (

　　LTLE) Department prepare students to work with learners across the lifespan.

　　LTLE programs enable students to develop education programs for adults in the workplace; use digital media and technologies to design learning interventions; develop leadership skills to lead teams, departments, organizations, schools, and communities; and develop advanced foundational skills and knowledge for graduate programs.

　　LTLE is home to 20 full-time faculty members and 1 staff member. The following undergraduate and graduate programs are offered by the department:

　　Human Resources Development (minor)Educational Media (minor)Adult Education/Human Resources Development (master's)Learning Design Technology (master's)Educational Leadership (master's and graduate certificate)Teacher Leadership (master's and graduate ertificate)Education Foundations (graduate)Doctor of Education (pending state approval)JMU offers excellent ; visit our site to learn more about what makes James Madison University a great place to work.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　The

　　LTLE department is seeking a full-time tenure track Assistant/Associate professor to begin employment in August 2024.The successful candidate should: demonstrate a collaborative leadership style that involves working with colleagues both within and beyond the academic unit; articulate an ambitious future-oriented vision for the department that includes attracting diverse new faculty and students to the programs; teach online and hybrid classes in the doctoral program and Educational Leadership program (masters' and certificate); assist in the development and coordination for classes taught; advise and mentor students in the doctoral and educational leadership programs; serve as a member of students' dissertation committees; collaborate in research in the field for continuous school improvement; and build capacity and partnerships with school districts and agencies in Virginia, as well as across the country.

　　Qualifications

　　Candidates should hold an appropriate terminal degree in Education, no later than May 2024;Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience as an assistant principal, principal, or other senior leadership role(s) in P-12 setting(s);Demonstrated experience with strategic planning;An established research/scholarship agenda or have a plan for research and scholarship;Demonstrated experience developing curriculum and/or assessment;Demonstrated understanding and/or research in culturally responsive pedagogy/leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion;Excellent oral and written communication skills;Demonstrated successful experience teaching in higher education, online or in-person (preferred);Experience with global engagement initiatives (preferred); andDemonstrated experience securing external funding (preferred).Conditions of Employment

　　Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Posting Date09/13/2023

　　Beginning Review Date10/14/2023

　　Closing Date

　　Open Until FilledYes

　　Proposed Starting Date08/25/2024

　　EEO Statement

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