Lecturer, Educational Leadership

Job Description

Lecturer of Educational Leadership & Program Director for the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals

The College of Education (COE) at Butler University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track lecturer faculty appointment in Educational Leadership with an expected start date of August 2026. The successful candidate will serve as Director of the Experiential Program for Preparing School Principals (EPPSP) and teach courses in that program and across the COE. We seek a visionary, collaborative colleague with expertise in educational leadership, experience teaching and leading in educational settings, and a commitment to offering the highest quality leadership preparation. Our next leader will need to be a motivated and organized self-starter who works effectively in autonomous and independent contexts as well as in collaborative teams. Building on a legacy of over four decades of graduate-level principal preparation, EPPSP equips its graduates for the many challenges and opportunities facing education leaders. We seek an innovative, connected, and motivated leader who can honor and leverage that strong legacy while building a flexible, leading-edge program for the educators of tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Teach 9-12 credit hours of graduate and undergraduate courses during the fall and spring semesters and additional compensation provided for a variable number of credits each summer
• Serve as the EPPSP program director and coordinate aspects of the program such as recruitment, admissions, retention, academic advising, assessment, course scheduling, accreditation, adjunct faculty, etc.
• Facilitate a small team of expert leaders in residence who will teach courses, mentor, and support the program and its students
• In partnership with the COE Field Placement Coordinator, identify and establish partnerships with appropriate internship sites and supervise students during those experiences
• Maintain positive relationships and build affinity with the nearly 1000 EPPSP alumni
• Provide service, including but not limited to committee membership, to the COE, University, and professional community

Required qualifications

• Terminal degree from an accredited university in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction, or a closely related discipline by contract start date; ABD candidates with a completion date within the 2026-2027 academic year may be considered.
• Professional experience as an educator and leader in K-12 educational settings
• Understanding of best/emerging practices, professional competencies, and state/national standards in educational leadership
• Demonstrated skill in communication, collaboration, and fostering collegiality
• Demonstrated record of success and innovation with project management, new program development, and/or department administration
• Demonstrated history of success working both independently and as part of teams
• Knowledge and experience to support learners from a variety of backgrounds with strong, student-centered instructional methods

Preferred qualifications
While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Experience and interest in developing and teaching courses for online delivery
• Experience and interest in curriculum design
• Experience teaching, supervising, mentoring, or otherwise engaging with students in graduate or undergraduate institutions of higher education
• Experience meeting accreditation requirements for educational leadership programs

The position is located at Butler University in Indianapolis and requires regular on-campus work.

To apply, candidates must submit:

• A letter of application outlining qualifications and interest in the position. Inclusive and evidence-based pedagogy is expected at Butler University. Please indicate your previous experience with and commitment to these practices in your cover letter.
• Curriculum vitae
• Names, contact information, and roles of three professional references who can speak to the candidate's excellence as an educator and leader

Screening of applicants will begin on October 20, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. For priority review, applicants should submit their application by November 10, 2025. For questions related to this position, please contact Alexis Methner at amethner@butler.edu. This position is a three-year term, eligible for renewal with excellent performance. For more information about the College of Education, please visit our website at https://www.butler.edu/coe.

About Us

Butler University is a private, nationally recognized comprehensive university encompassing seven colleges: Arts, Business, Communication, Education, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Pharmacy & Health Sciences and Founder's College. Approximately 4,500 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and doctoral students are enrolled at Butler, representing 46 states and 24 countries.

Join us at the crossroads of tradition & transformation. A career at Butler University means so much more than a job. Join the dedicated, innovative, and supportive community of faculty and staff that is moving Butler Beyond.

Butler University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.