| Position Description: |
Position The Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa invites applications for a Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA) clinical track faculty position to begin August 2025. Rank is open. Description The Dean and program faculty are dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice in HESA. We are committed to preparing leaders and scholars who address fundamental challenges faced by our students and our institutions. We welcome candidates who embrace innovation, change, and challenge and want to build with us. The faculty position is open rank, clinical-track. Clinical-track faculty are typically allocated 80% teaching/field supervision and 20% service. The clinical track at the University of Iowa has a career progression that includes promotion opportunities (assistant, associate, full professor). The College of Education provides support for clinical faculty in professional development, conference travel, and scholarship related to clinical faculty members' areas of work. Responsibilities The successful applicant will provide instruction and mentoring to students across all departmental programs with a focus primarily on the M.A. and Ed.D (online) programs. Additional responsibilities include supporting these programs with tasks that may include but are not limited to:
Managing enrollment (recruitment, admission, advising assignments, curriculum planning, orientation)
Coordinating campus partnerships and other contractual relationships
Facilitating the program's experiential learning opportunities (internship, practica, and capstone)
Developing and conducting program professional development courses and workshops
Designing and championing program assessment.
Salary Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. Appointment Nine-month beginning August 2025. Paid summer teaching opportunities may be available. Applications To apply for this position, candidates should submit:
Letter of interest indicating the rank sought and an explanation of your interest in the position and University of Iowa HESA in particular
Current Curriculum Vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including teaching evaluations
Contact information for three letters of reference
Graduate college transcripts
Address inquiries or nominations to the search committee chair, Brooke Strahn-Koller, brooke-strahn@uiowa.edu. Screening Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, please apply by January 24, 2025. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check. About the University and Surrounding Community The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country's most livable communities. With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds. Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries, a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City, and St. Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the benefit of the university and the surrounding communities. We are committed to recruiting and retaining innovative and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to "Build a Career and Build a Life" in the Iowa City area. The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work/life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care. For more information about local work/life resources, including dual-career support, please see: worklife.uiowa.edu. About the College Recognized as the State of Iowa's top College of Education, we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments: Educational Policy and Leadership Studies, Psychological and Quantitative Foundations, Counselor Education, and Teaching and Learning. The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH, Iowa Reading Research Center, Scanlan Center for School Mental Health, and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development. The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it. We practice intentional and active engagement in community building across difference through the College of Education Community Collaborative. About the Department and Higher Education & Student Affairs (HESA) The Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies (EPLS) at the University of Iowa includes 16 faculty members and serves over 150 students. The department includes has two programs: Educational Leadership (M.A., Ed.S., Ed.D., and Ph.D.) and Higher Education and Student Affairs (M.A., Ed.D., and Ph.D.). EPLS has an international reputation for advancements in the areas of evaluation and assessment, educational measurement, and effective undergraduate education, among other research initiatives. In addition to the degree program, Iowa HESA offers certificate programs to students who serve as educational leaders, scholars, and practitioners in postsecondary institutions and educationally-aligned organizations. All degree programs emphasize experiential learning through research and teaching assistantships, internships, and practica. HESA program faculty represent diverse philosophies, methods, disciplinary training, and personal backgrounds, ensuring students gain a deep understanding and interconnected view of the field. |
University of Iowa
Dec 13, 2024