Educational Leadership & Policy Studies (rank open)

(2 Positions)      

Specialization(s):  Educational Leadership

Search #: 10-005 & 10-006

Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
  
The normal teaching load is four courses per semester.  The successful candidate for either position will be expected to teach graduate courses in leadership and organizational development, curriculum, supervision, finance, law, and/or district instructional improvement, and participate in activities that advance the department's mission.  Department grants one course reassigned time every other year to be devoted to scholarly research or creative activity.

Required Qualifications: 

Applicants for either position must have: 1) earned doctorate  by time of appointment/by end of first year of appointment from an accredited institution; 2) a record of administrative leadership in P-12 positions; 3) evidence of ability to effectively teach graduate courses in leadership, district instructional improvement, supervision, curriculum, finance, and/or law; 4) knowledge and skills in implementing contemporary school reform initiatives; 5) ability to engage in meaningful scholarship/creative activity, leading to presentations at professional meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Leadership experience in urban/diverse communities, demonstrated use of technology to enhance learning, evidence of professional presentations and/or publications, and a defined research agenda

Application Process:

Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, Official Graduate Transcripts, and Three Letters of Recommendation to:

 Dr. William Diffley, Search Committee Chair, Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515 ...

In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by January 16, 2010.  Positions will remain open until filled.

SCSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University seeks to enhance the diversity of its faculty and staff. People of color, women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.