Assistant​/Associate Professor of Education Leadership

Assistant/Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership

Job Location s

US-IL-Chicago

Category

Graduate School of Business and Leadership

Position Type

Faculty

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University seeks a dynamic, energetic, student-centered faculty member, for its EdD in Higher Education Leadership and Master of Higher Education Leadership.

This is a full-time (10-month) Professional Practice appointment at the Assistant Professor rank (or rank commensurate with qualifications and experience).

The incumbent will join a highly-engaged, change-forward and motivated Graduate School of Business and Leadership team. We are looking for an energetic, dedicated, empathic, and student-centered colleague who will thrive in our high-energy, collaborative learning environment built around NLU's ten-year strategic plan which is focused on becoming a strong vibrant multi-disciplinary institution steeped in the values of innovation, access, excellence and equity.

ABOUT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP

The Graduate School of Business and Leadership at NLU currently offers nine Master's Degree programs, the Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and a Doctorate of Business Administration. The Higher Education Leadership program director is a key player in the success of our students and academic functions.

As a private, not-for-profit institution, National Louis University is approaching our 140th anniversary, NLU believes in providing access to educational opportunity, because we view education as our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. We are a professional learning community committed to continuous improvement and advocacy for all students. We believe that through education we can transform individuals, empower change, and build healthy communities.

The vision of our program states:

The Higher Education Leadership program lives into the founding mission of National Louis University by preparing students to advance educational justice in their communities through ethical, mission-oriented leadership in modern post-secondary institutions. Our students and faculty use evidence to respond to challenges and influence progress. We view higher education as a dynamic interconnected social institution responsible for advancing the public good.

We are looking for a collaborative, dedicated, and student-centered colleague who will help us live into this mission, particularly in the following ways:

Teaching:

• Delivery of master's and doctoral level courses in Higher Education Leadership and related topics. Teaching may be both in person and online.
• Development of courses and learning experiences
• Course updates to the master online templates as necessary
• Participation in programmatic and student learning outcomes assessment.
• Passion for Student Success
  • Contributions to continuous improvement of student outcomes in engagement, retention, graduation, and career advancement
  • Active involvement in the programs, tools and events that enable students to learn and experience more about the field while pursuing their degree.
  • Student advising, including advising on academic progress and professional goals
  • Effective supervision of doctoral student research, to include chairing student dissertation committees
  • Participation in doctoral colloquia
  • Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Earned EdD or doctorate in Higher Education or related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience both in teaching and in practice
• Record of effective teaching in higher education
• Record of effective teaching in online and hybrid/blended formats
• Research experience as evidenced by publications in journals, books, book chapters, white papers, or presentations to corporate, academic, or professional communities.
• Professionalism in and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
• Commitment to student success, student professional growth, and effective professional advising.
• Experience in learning outcome assessment
• Experience using technology in teaching and course development
• Appropriate…