Assistant​/Associate Professor of Educational Professions

** Job Posting:
** JR101176 Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Professions (Open)
** Department:
** Educational Professions Dept., Associate Professor| PM
** Position Type:
** Regular
* * Open Date:
** 06-23-2025
** Close Date:**$66,000 - $72,000
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* Job Description:

**** Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Professions
** The Department of Educational Professions invites applications for a tenure-track/tenured position at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership. We seek an exceptional scholar and educator to teach and mentor doctoral candidates (Ed.D.) in our highly regarded Educational Leadership program.

While this position focuses on Educational Leadership within the context of Higher Education, we are specifically seeking candidates with demonstrated P-12 administrative experience. The nationwide shortage of effective P-12 administrators is critical, and our program is committed to preparing the next generation of leaders to meet the challenges of the post-COVID educational landscape.

Position includes the robust University System of Maryland benefits package, which is comprised of annual, personal, and sick leave, holidays, tuition remission, health, dental, vision, and life insurance, and retirement plans.
** Responsibilities:
** The successful candidate will be expected to:
* Teach graduate-level courses in educational leadership, with an emphasis on higher education contexts while integrating relevant P-12 administrative principles and practices in appropriate classes or specific courses.
* Advise and mentor Ed.D. candidates through their dissertation research and professional development.
* Conduct and disseminate scholarly research that contributes to the field of educational leadership.
* Engage in service to the department, college, university, and the profession.
* Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Educational Leadership program.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

*** An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field.
* A strong record of scholarly publication and presentation commensurate with the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor.
* Demonstrated excellence in graduate-level teaching and advising.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Significant administrative experience in a higher education setting.
* Significant administrative experience in P-12 educational settings (e.g., principal, superintendent, central office administrator).
* A proven ability to connect theory to practice in both higher education and P-12 contexts.
* Experience with online or hybrid learning environments.
* Expertise in qualitative or mixed-methods research methods in educational contexts and one or more of the following: PK-12 educational leadership and/or leadership theory.
* Understanding or (interest in understanding) of CPED (Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate).
** About the University:
** A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.
** About the Area:
** FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices. The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snow skiing/boarding, golfing, climbing, etc. Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore.

If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you!
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