Department:
Educational Leadership, Evaluation and Org Development
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R103760
Position Description:
Position Opening for Tenure-Track Assistant Professor
10-month tenure track position in the Educational Leadership, Evaluation, & Organizational Development Department at the University of Louisville
The Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation, & Organizational Development (LEAD) seeks to hire an individual for a 10-month, tenure-track assistant professor in evaluation with an emphasis in research methodology. Particular areas of methodological expertise include quantitative, qualitative, action research, or mixed methods. Previous experience with community-based research and/or program evaluation is desired. The successful candidate should also have an established record and interest in research, teaching, and service that advances equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in education and human development. We seek a candidate with a strong background in research methodology with a research agenda with the potential to pursue external funding. The successful candidate should be committed to excellence inside and outside the classroom in terms of student mentoring, as well as supporting the growth and quality of the Evaluation program (see our program listing at https://louisville.edu/education/departments/eleod).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful candidate will engage in research, teaching, and service activities aligned with promoting the university’s mission to achieve preeminence as a nationally recognized metropolitan research university.
Required Qualifications:
1. Doctoral degree in methodology or a field relevant to the Department: Evaluation, Higher Education Administration, P-12 Education, or Human Resource & Organizational Development.
2. Extensive training and expertise in quantitative, qualitative, action research, and/or mixed methods.
3. Demonstrated active research agenda that promotes scholarship, creative activity, as well as evidence of (or potential for) external funding, commensurate with rank and experience.
4. Demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity, social justice, equity, and inclusion, and students from diverse communities and backgrounds.
5. Demonstrated experience teaching in diverse modalities (online, face-to-face) and ability to develop and deliver high-quality graduate-level courses.
6. Ability to work in a productive and positive collaborative environment with colleagues and community stakeholders.
7. Interest and ability to be an excellent supervisor and mentor to student-scholars at graduate and doctoral levels, demonstrating a commitment to their academic and professional growth.
8. Commitment to the growth and quality of LEAD’s Evaluation program.
PROGRAM, DEPARTMENT, COLLEGE, AND UNIVERSITY:
The program is part of the Department of Educational Leadership, Evaluation, and Organizational Development, which includes over 25 clinical and tenure-track faculty members and offers an array of programs in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Career and Technical Education, Healthcare Leadership, Human Resources & Organizational Development, Program Evaluation, and Organizational Leadership & Learning. Our program has extensive engagement with community and industry partners such as the U.S. Army, General Electric, and UPS, among many others.
The University of Louisville is a research university (R1) committed to becoming a preeminent urban research university with deep and meaningful engagement in the community. The College of Education and Human Development is a comprehensive college committed to advancing our diverse communities and citizens' intellectual, cultural, and economic development. The university has approximately 22,000 students and is in the 27th largest city in the United States.
Please visit the program website for more information. https://louisville.edu/education/departments/eleod
SALARY: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.
APPOINTMENT: Full-time, 10-month tenure-track assistant (tenured) professor.
BEGINNING DATE: August 2024
APPLICATION DEADLINE AND PROCEDURES
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Applicants must apply online at www.louisville.edu/jobs. Select “Current Openings,” “Faculty/Administrator Positions”. Please upload a letter of interest explaining how minimum and preferred qualifications are met and describing relevant experiences and interests, a CV, and a list of professional references.
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.
Assistance and Accommodations
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
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