Lecturer, Educational Leadership and Administration

Title: Lecturer, Educational Leadership and Administration

Area: School of Education

Department: Education Leadership

Telework Availability: Hybrid Available

Employee Classification: Non-Tenure Track Faculty (Full-time)

Appointment Percentage: 100

Months per year: 9

Salary Range: $56,629-$60,404 (Lecturer-IR) or $71,055-$75,792 (Lecturer-AT)

Review Date: July 13, 2026

The Department of Educational Leadership and Administration invites applications for the position of Lecturer. This position will include teaching twelve (12) credits each term, fall and spring. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of teaching and experience in online course design and facilitation. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be responsive to the needs of a diverse student body and will possess the skills necessary to provide students of all backgrounds an educational experience that acknowledges, honors, and supports their growth.

• Teach graduate level courses within Educational Leadership and Administration, equivalent of 24 credits per academic year.
• Support doctoral candidates through inquiry and/or research projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Department, School of Education, and University.
• Support continuous development of our department faculty, processes, and programs in the practical and applied work deconstructing discriminatory hierarchies and social structures in PreK-12 school systems.

• Valid administrative credential (e.g., principal, superintendent)
• Minimum of three years as a PreK-12 administrator
• Demonstrated success teaching post-secondary learners
• Record of emerging scholarship (e.g., publications, presentations, grant writing, product design, etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teaching, research, and service through the demonstrated ability to work with, and be sensitive to, the educational needs of all students
• Demonstrated commitment to Gonzaga’s mission

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or related field
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in PreK-12 education at the building, district, regional, or state level
• Recognized contributions to the field of PreK-12 education (e.g., awards, publications, grants, professional development initiatives, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to help others grow in their leadership capacity
• Successful advisement of graduate students
• Successful development of, and instruction in, online courses (e.g., trainings, graduate courses, etc.) through various modalities (e.g., online, face-to-face, hybrid)
• History working with one or more of the following:
  • Schools with high levels of diverse learners
  • Schools with a diverse faculty and leadership structure
  • Indigenous pedagogies
  • Participatory or community-based research
  • Catholic or independent/private schools

Master's Degree

• In-Office Presence
  - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: N/A
  - Remote
• Standing/Sitting
  - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period:
  Daily ( >75% of time)
• Walking
  - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks:
  Rarely (1%-49% of time)
• Lifting/Carrying
  - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight:
  Rarely (1%-49% of time)
• Attention to Detail
  - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods:
  Daily ( >75% of time)
• Problem-Solving
  - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively:
  Daily ( >75% of time)