Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Studies

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• two sample products of scholarship of practice
• names of four professional references.

Evidence of Scholarship of Practice:
This could include, but is not limited to, authored or co-authored book chapters; authored or co-authored articles;
Conference papers published in edited proceedings; authored or co-authored textbooks and other books or monographs relevant to the position description; professional development materials that have been individually or collectively developed and implemented, that are relevant to the position description; publication or wide dissemination via the web or other means of pedagogical materials, methods, or procedures that are relevant to the position description.

Please submit materials  Questions may be referred to the Chair of the Search Committee, Professor Chris Torres at: . In addition, the other faculty members of the search committee are Professors Maria Coolican, Vilma Mesa, and Maren Oberman. The Final date to receive applications is March 9, 2026.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Online MA in Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation prepares educators, school leaders, and leaders of organizations with educational missions to explore, cultivate, and implement innovative ideas that can fundamentally shift the educational landscape, both in school and out-of-school settings. The program equips graduates to lead reform efforts, advance justice and equity, and design organizational and system-level transformations. Courses are developed specifically for online, asynchronous learning and are designed to meet the needs of working professionals across a range of education-related settings.

We seek a scholar-practitioner with:

• Demonstrated expertise in organizational and school leadership, innovative leadership practices, PK-12 administration, and/or leadership for educational transformation.
• A proven record of working collaboratively with teams on online course development, instructional design, and high-quality online teaching.
• A deep commitment to building strong, supportive, and sustained relationships with online learners.
• As a clinical faculty member, the successful candidate will contribute meaningfully to the mission and vision of the Marsal Family School of Education through teaching, program development, and engagement with professional practice.

Marsal Family School of Education, University of Michigan

The Marsal Family School of Education at the University of Michigan seeks to appoint a Clinical Assistant Professor in Educational Studies with deep expertise in educational innovation, organizational and school leadership, and extensive experience in online teaching and educational leadership. This faculty member will serve as a core contributor to the growth and success of the School's new, fully online, asynchronous Master of Arts in Leading Educational Innovation and Transformation (eLEIT) program.

In this role, the successful candidate will help shape the vision, structure, and delivery of a rigorous and practice-oriented curriculum designed for educators and leaders seeking to transform PK-12 and related educational systems. They will collaborate closely with faculty colleagues and instructional design teams to develop high-quality online courses, support the learning of diverse adult students, and ensure that the eLEIT program reflects emerging research, innovative leadership practices, and the Marsal School’s commitments to equity, access, and professional excellence.

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES
Educational Studies has an internationally recognized faculty committed to: the study of how technologies and other educational innovations enhance teaching and learning, effective teaching in the core disciplines, the social and political contexts and the historical and philosophical foundations of schooling,…