Assistant​/Associate Professor and Program Chair Teacher Leader Program

THE OPPORTUNITY

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) is pleased to announce a search for an assistant professor, non-tenure track faculty position in the Teacher Leader Program and solicits nominations and expressions of interest.

The Teacher Leader Program Chair serves as the academic and operational leader for the Teacher Leader Program, working collaboratively with faculty, university leadership, school partners, and professional organizations to ensure program quality, growth, innovation, and alignment with state and national standards. We seek a colleague with extensive teacher leadership experience at the school and/or district level. The successful candidate will provide vision, leadership, and innovation to the teacher leadership program at the Certificate, Endorsement, M.Ed.,

and Ed.S levels, preparing candidates to develop a strong foundation in leading adult learning, evidence-based decision-making, research project design, and using data analysis for PK-16 improvement. Experience in program evaluation and policy advocacy at the P-12 or higher education levels would be welcomed.

A demonstrated research agenda and productivity appropriate to the field of educational leadership with demonstrated skill in research methodologies is expected. Priority will be given to individuals with research in the area of teacher leadership, professional development, coaching, or mentoring. Priority will also be given to individuals with experience in with leadership with the higher education setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to strategic growth of the Teacher Leader Program by developing innovative pathways, strengthening district partnerships, and responding to emerging needs in educator leadership development.

The position is within a dynamic College of Education and is housed under the School of Educational Leadership Studies.

WHO WE ARE

NLU’s National College of Education (NCE) understands that serving PreK-12 students as teachers and school leaders is a calling, a commitment, and a career. Our unique style of partnership with students at all levels—from new teacher preparation to advanced professional programs to doctoral degrees—guides all we do as we create today’s teachers and tomorrow’s leaders.

Our programs are designed with the needs of our students in mind. Graduates frequently cite the National College of Education’s top quality professors, convenient locations, flexible course offerings and affordability. Most of all, the commitment to “real world” progressive education is unparalleled. NCE graduates make a difference. Our educators are found in 40% of Illinois public schools and 75% of Chicago Public Schools, collectively impacting the lives of 60,000 students each year.

At NCE, our commitment to learning includes ourselves. We have recently created four new programs and evolved an additional 21 programs to more appropriately address the needs of today’s educators.

WHO YOU ARE

You are: A Change Leader. You are an accomplished PreK-12 educator with a passion for developing students and teachers to their fullest potential. You are an experienced leader who has successfully guided schools and/or district through change. You are a constructive partner who leads the work that needs to be done and advocates for high quality education. You are a veteran educator attracted to university teaching as a new career step and a new level of positive influence on American education.

You are deeply motivated by a desire to work in a learning community that is preparing the next generation of life-changing leaders.

You will:
Model and Support Research. You believe in the power of practitioner researchers. You will draw upon current research…