Associate Professor (Clinical), Higher Education EdD Program Director

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Faculty in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at the University of Utah seek to hire a full-time career-line (clinical non-tenure track) 11-month faculty appointment to lead the EdD in Higher Education Leadership and Innovation. The Department is launching a renewed EdD in higher education leadership and recruiting students for the AY 2024-2025. The EdD aims to develop the next generation of change leaders committed to equity and innovation in higher education. Centered on the core values of equity-mindedness and just problem-solving the program prepares leaders to hold the highest-level positions throughout higher education the nonprofit sector and related complex educational organizations. Offered in a cohort model the program is designed for experienced administrators looking to enhance their careers as scholar-practitioners and institutional leaders. For more information visit: Position Description & Responsibilities This career-line faculty member will coordinate the administration of and teach in the Ed.D program. We are seeking a colleague with substantial experience in higher education administration including student affairs and/or academic affairs and with online course development and teaching and management. We also seek a colleague with a demonstrated commitment to equity in higher education. The principal responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following: Coordinate and continue to develop the Ed.D program in higher education leadership including the migration to UOnline in year two; Recognize the value of candidates from all backgrounds in the applicant pool.; Advise and mentor Ed.D students; Teach doctoral and masters-level classes; Serve on doctoral committees (Ed.D. Ph.D.); Participate in departmental faculty meetings and on department college and university committees; Coordinate higher education faculty meetings; In collaboration with higher education faculty coordinate higher education program events for masters and doctoral students; Maintain and build relationships with colleges and universities in the region state and nationally.; Participate actively in practitioner professional associations. Required Qualifications: A doctorate in Higher Education Educational Leadership Education Policy or related field; Substantial experience in higher education administration with evidence of success and increasing responsibility in a broad range of higher education administrative positions; Experience teaching and/or advising in a graduate program; Evidence of conducting engaging with and/or utilizing field-based applied research; A record of involvement and visibility in national professional associations; Familiarity and experience with regional and national recruitment outlets proven to yield diverse applicant pools. This is an 11-month career-line (clinical non-tenured) position. Salary will be based on the initial rank offered at the time of appointment. Under University policy career-line appointments are made for a fixed term with no limit on renewals with a three-year appointment typical at the Associate Professor (Clinical) rank. The Department expects this to be an ongoing renewable appointment subject to satisfactory annual reviews the continued viability of the higher education programs and availability of funding. All applications must be submitted online through the University of Utah Human Resource Department portal. Applicants are required to upload: A letter of application that includes a statement describing areas of professional and teaching expertise and how specifically you will provide leadership for the renewed Ed.D program; Comprehensive vita/resume; Two samples of presentations policy technical reports and/or publications; Names and addresses (phone numbers and email addresses) for at least three professional references. Screening of candidates will begin on February 23 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Start date for the position is July 1 2024 Please address inquiries to: Dr. Jason Tayor or Dr. Erin Castro . Additional Information Available: Department of Educational Leadership & Policy College of Education University of Utah