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　　To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/26586 and submit the following materials:

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　A letter of interest (not to exceed four pages)

　　Contact information for three professional references.

　　Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

　　Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Yi (Leaf) Zhang ([email protected])

　　For more information about UTA, please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta

　　Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Posting Number F00479P

　　Position Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Innovation

　　Department Educational Leadership

　　Location Arlington

　　Job Family Faculty

　　Position Status Full-time

　　Rank Open-T/TT

　　Work Hours Standard

　　Open to External and Internal

　　FLSA Exempt

　　Duration Funding expected to continue

　　Pay Basis Monthly

　　Benefits Eligible Yes

　　Job Summary

　　The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies within the College of Education at the University of Texas at Arlington invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant/Associate Professor. We are seeking a colleague with an entrepreneurial spirit to serve a vital role as we fulfill our vision to be a center of innovation, learning, and creativity. We are looking for a team member who engages graduate students in real-world practice through evidence-based approaches to innovation in the educational setting. The start date of the position will be Fall 2024.

　　The Assistant/Associate Professor will help continue our tradition of preparing outstanding leaders for schools, districts, and universities and provide leadership and support to doctoral and masters programs focused on educational leadership. We seek to empower teachers and leaders by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and dispositions in the areas of teaching, research, leadership, and advocacy. We look for a faculty member who constantly adapts to and includes new research and best practices to meet the needs of communities that our talented graduate students serve.

　　Associate Professor candidates will exhibit established quality research publication records to qualify for tenure at UT Arlington (R1/Texas Tier One).

　　Benefits at UTA

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　　CBC Requirement

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies seeks faculty who will contribute to our doctoral, master’s degree, and principal certification preparation programs. Selected faculty will teach and advise graduate students and serve on doctoral committees.

　　We seek a colleague who will engage in ongoing scholarship with clear connections to educational leadership or administration that lead to publications and receipt of external funding.

　　The successful candidate will pursue external funding and maintain active research agendas with a strong record of research publications.

　　The successful candidate will engage in service to the department, college, university, and profession and contribute to cultivating collegiality within the department and college.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Required qualifications for appointment at the Assistant level include:

　　An earned doctorate in educational leadership or administration or closely related field by August 2024

　　Demonstrated potential to initiate and sustain an active research agenda and engage in high-quality research and grant writing in the area of educational leadership

　　A strong commitment to teaching excellence and demonstrated preparation to advise and support students

　　Demonstrated potential to effectively engage and collaborate with a diverse array of partners and stakeholders in educational leadership preparation and provide service to the University and community

　　Additional required qualifications for appointment at the Associate level include:

　　Demonstrated ability to initiate and sustain a defined, active research agenda and a strong record of scholarly publications

　　Success with prior grant funding

　　Evidence of effective teaching at the graduate level

　　Evidence of effective engagement and collaboration with a diverse array of partners and stakeholders in educational leadership preparation

　　Experience advising and mentoring doctoral students through degree completion

　　Eligibility for a tenured appointment

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　A research agenda focused on innovation at the K-12 level

　　Three or more years of experience as a K-12 administrator (principal level or higher) or principal certification

　　Experience engaging practitioners in action research or job-embedded inquiry projects

　　Pedagogical experience with hybrid, blended, and online teaching strategies in higher education

　　Knowledge of the complex policy and legislative environment governing Texas educational institutions

　　Special Conditions for Eligibility

　　Department Information

　　Home to approximately 1,300 students, 40 faculty, and 25 staff members, the College of Education prepares education professionals to lead North Texas in a dynamic and changing environment and contributes to the national dialogue surrounding education in the 21st Century. The College has two departments, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (https://www.uta.edu/academics/schools-colleges/education/current-students/departments/elps) and Curriculum and Instruction with more than 600 graduates in 2022-2023. The College is currently one of the state’s top producers of outstanding education professionals and is committed to meeting the goals of the UTA Strategic Plan/2025 (https://www.uta.edu/strategicplan/).

　　University Information

　　The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

　　Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

　　Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Innovation

　　EEO Statement

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

　　ADA Accommodations

　　The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies 1

　　Desired Start Date 09/01/2024

　　Open Date 12/01/2023

　　Review Start Date

　　Open Until Filled

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　To apply applicants should go to https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/26586 and submit the following materials:

　　Curriculum Vitae

　　A letter of interest (not to exceed four pages)

　　Contact information for three professional references.

　　Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

　　Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Yi (Leaf) Zhang ([email protected])

　　For more information about UTA , please visit: http://www.uta.edu/uta

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