Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) – Leadership, Language, and Curriculum: Educational Leadership (25-26)

Rank: Assistant Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL – College of Education

Responsibilities

We invite applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in our Educational Leadership Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of educational leaders and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field. As a member of our faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in preparing students for leadership positions in PK-16 education and broader learning environments. The three main areas of focus are: 1) teaching, advising, and mentoring students in our master’s and doctoral programs, particularly those seeking Illinois licensure in principal preparation or superintendent endorsement; 2) engaging in a strong scholarly and research agenda; 3) contributing through service to the program, college, university and profession. This position allows the successful candidate to blend their practical experience as a school leader with their academic and scholarly expertise, creating a rich learning environment for our students.

The ideal candidate for this position will bring a passion for education, a wealth of practical experience, and a commitment to scholarly and teaching excellence. We seek an individual who can inspire our students, contribute to research in the field, and help strengthen ties with the educational community in the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals who will enhance the diversity of our faculty. We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to our community of scholars and educators dedicated to preparing the educational leaders of tomorrow.

Join us in shaping the future of education at DePaul University!

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications Include:

• An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field
• A minimum of four years of experience as an accredited licensed principal or superintendent in elementary, middle, or secondary schools
• ISBE licensure/certification (or equivalent from another state) to evaluate instructional PK-12 Principal Endorsement or General Administrative Endorsement candidates
• A proven track record of excellence in teaching at the higher education level, including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.
• Eligible to teach administrative internship classes
• A portfolio of scholarly publications or a clear trajectory for future research and publications

Preferred Qualifications

• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education
• The ability to engage students in critical discussions about challenges and opportunities at all levels of education
• Innovative approaches to teaching and research in educational leadership
• The ability to advise graduate and/or doctoral candidates’ research projects, theses, capstones, and/or dissertations.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines

Special Instructions to Applicants:

You must submit all required application materials to be considered for the position. Please send all inquiries regarding your application to either Stephanie McCullough at [email protected] or Dr. Andrea Kayne at [email protected]. The job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University’s Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $67,800 – $75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicant Documents

Cover Letter(1)

C.V.(1)

Confidential Letter of Recommendation or Evaluation(3)

Student evaluations(3)