Faculty: School of Education - Director of Educational Administration

Position Summary

Concordia University seeks applicants for an administrative faculty position in the School of Education at the Mequon, Wisconsin campus. This is a full-time, exempt position with responsibility for directing the Graduate Educational Administration programs. The successful candidate will be a results-oriented academic leader with demonstrated experience in providing vision and direction for K-12 schools, as well as experience working in a higher education environment.

This is a 12-month position who reports to the Assistant Dean of Curriculum, Licensure, and Assessment.

• Provide vision, direction and overall administration of the programs that lead to #5051 Principal License, #5010 Director of Instruction, #5003 Superintendent, #5008 Business Administrator, & Director of SPED and Pupil Services #5080
• Take initiative and implement a student recruitment plan
• Administer and assess student, faculty, and program data for WI educational administrative programs
• Provide student advising support for all programs
• Align courses to current educational administration requirements incorporating best practices, standards, instructional materials and tools
• Develop relationships and connections with public and private school partners to create, implement, and support professional development efforts
• Foster and encouragement enrollment into CUW's doctoral program in Leadership in Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Conduct peer-reviewed research and scholarship and provide service to the university according to standards outlined in the Concordia University faculty handbook
• Provide oversight or assign university supervisor for practicum experiences
• Other duties as assigned

• Excellent relational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and technology skills
• A minimum of three years teaching, pupil service and/or administrative experience in a public, private or parochial setting
• Working knowledge of the licensing requirements for teachers and administrators in the State of Wisconsin
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

• Doctorate in educational leadership/administration or closely related field required
• Pk-12 administrative experience required and licensure preferred
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred
• Candidates must be Christian, and faculty are expected to fulfill the university's mission to help students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and the world via teaching, scholarship, and service

This is a full-time, exempt (salary) faculty position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

To receive full consideration, all applicants must complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page:  Click on the job you are interested in applying to, enter your contact information in the Apply Now section, and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidate(s) are identified. Applicants should include in their online application a cover letter (including a brief description of your teaching philosophy), curriculum vitae, copy of transcripts, and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until successful candidates are identified.

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious…