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Position Summary:

The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology at Florida Atlantic University’s College of Education invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor tenure-track position with a focus on Higher Education Leadership. Successful candidates are expected to have a focused research agenda, preferably with a strong quantitative methodology, and teach classes in the master’s and doctoral programs. Additionally, the successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with the higher education leadership faculty on recruitment, retention, and alumni relations. The successful candidate will advise and mentor primary Ph.D. degree students.

We seek candidates who will work collaboratively and ethically with other faculty, staff, and students within the department, college, and university to promote the mission and goals of the department. This 9-month faculty appointment will begin August 2025.  Opportunities for summer employment may be available.

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in Higher Education or related field.
• Record of scholarly work in the field of higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with students from diverse backgrounds using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Teaching experience in higher education using multiple technologies to deliver (Fully Online course delivery, hybrid courses and face-to-face instruction)
• Experience and engagement with scholarly associations that align with the advancement and study of higher education.


Desired Qualifications
• Research agenda and teaching philosophy should demonstrate knowledge and expertise in higher education
• Evidence of competency qualitative methodology.
• Expected to integrate evidenced-based practices to create teaching and learning opportunities that support the development of content and pedagogical knowledge in higher education leadership
• Knowledgeable about and ability to facilitate students’ critical engagement with current trends in higher education leadership, student affairs, policy, and practice.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-02-24

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:
FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following:
1) cover letter,
2) current curriculum vitae,
3) a professional statement (no more than 2 pages double spaced) that describes your underlying philosophy on teaching, research and service,
4) three professional references who are prepared to speak to the candidate's professional qualifications for this position, specifically, their experience with graduate and undergraduate teaching and mentorship, scholarship, and community service.

References will not be contacted via email immediately but may be consulted at subsequent points in the review process.

Transcripts:
The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts), is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:
Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711