Position Details

Position Information

Announcement Number FAC - VA - 25021

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Dr. Ann Ellsworth

406-994-5793

ann.ellsworth@montana.edu

Classification Title

Working Title Assistant Professor For Educational Leadership

Brief Position Overview

MSU’s Department of Education seeks applicants for a tenure-track position who can develop and teach graduate courses in educational leadership; liaise with public school teachers, leaders, education stakeholders, and professional associations; and conduct a program of research that focuses on educational leadership. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from various backgrounds succeed.

Faculty Tenure Track Yes

Faculty Rank Assistant Professor

Position Number 4A3004

Department Education

Division College of Education, Health & Human Development

Appointment Type Faculty

Contract Term Academic Year

Semester

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Union Affiliation Exempt from Collective Bargaining

FTE 1.0

Benefits Eligible Eligible

Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type LOA

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Recruitment Type Open

Position Details

General Statement

The Department of Education at Montana State University ( MSU ) is inviting applications for Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership. This position is a tenure-track academic year appointment. Selected faculty will have responsibilities for teaching (50%), Research and other scholarly activities (40%), and service (10%). We seek individuals who work professionally and effectively with diverse individuals, possess effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and are able to contribute positively to the academic success of the students and the mission of Montana State University.

Duties and Responsibilities

We seek applicants who are able to develop and teach graduate courses in educational leadership; collaborate with public school teachers and administrators, education stakeholders, and professional associations; and conduct a program of research that focuses on educational leadership. We hope to attract applicants who can teach in a diverse university community and have demonstrated ability in helping students from diverse backgrounds succeed.

Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership or related field upon start date.

• Five years’ experience as a licensed or certified K-12 school administrator.

• Demonstrated skill in Instructional Leadership at P-12 level.

• Demonstrated cohesive research agenda that includes peer-reviewed publications or presentations.

• Demonstrated experience working with and engaging diverse students and colleagues.

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, students and stakeholders within the P-12 educational community.

• Demonstrated potential for developing innovative projects to develop leadership and improve P-12 schooling across Montana and beyond.

  Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills

• Recent experience as a school system superintendent.

• Demonstrated experience teaching educational leadership courses and performing graduate level advising.

• Demonstrated potential for seeking external funding and grant project management.

• Experience working with rural or Indigenous communities.

• Demonstrated commitment to developing partnerships with P-12 schools and school systems as well as state agencies, local communities, tribal colleges and other universities.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

  The Successful Candidate Will

• Have a well-articulated research agenda in educational leadership which includes a strong commitment to scholarly productivity, and community outreach.

• Teach educational leadership courses at the master’s and doctoral level (such as School Law and Policy Studies, School Finance, and Supervision and Instructional Leadership) as well as advise graduate students and supervise dissertation research.

• Have an appreciation of diverse constituencies and add intellectual diversity to the program, department, college, and the community.

• Must contribute to the university’s land grant mission and will provide service to the students, program, department, and the community.

  Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

The Program

The Educational Leadership program develops and disseminates scholarship focused on leadership development, leadership practices and the improvement of schools serving rural and Indigenous communities. Faculty are expected to integrate scholarship, outreach, and teaching. The program offers a variety of graduate degrees in Educational Leadership (Master of Education, Education Specialist, Doctor of Education) as well as a Graduate School Superintendent Certificate and Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a focus on Educational Leadership.

The Department

The Department of Education prepares highly qualified professional educators and administrators through exemplary campus and distance-based programs and field placements in quality public and private schools. In addition, the department contributes to the state of Montana and the nation through the faculty’s active research and outreach efforts.

The College

The mission of the College of Education, Health and Human Development ( EHHD ) is to prepare highly qualified professionals through exemplary programs, advance knowledge about education, health, and human development, and serve the people of Montana and the nation through outreach and practical application of its expertise. Our college is home to a wide variety of programs that fulfill Montana’s land grant mission of providing services to the people of Montana and beyond. Additionally:

• We prepare teachers and school administrators to lead in elementary and secondary schools and school systems.

• We support grandparents who are raising their grandchildren.

• We help soldiers and other professionals become teachers.

• We partner with leaders on Native American reservations to develop ways to lead healthy lifestyles and improve education for children and adults.

• We educate families on how to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices.

  Posting Detail Information

  Number of Vacancies 1

  Desired Start Date Upon successful completion of search

  Position End Date (if temporary)

  Open Date

  Close Date

  Applications will be:

Screening of applications will begin on October 13, 2024; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Special Instructions

In the “Other” field for Applicant Materials, please feel free to include an optional sample of your published work. This aspect of your application is not required to be considered for this position.

EEO Statement

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law.

In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.