Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Assistant Professor: Educational Administration & Policy
Department of Instructional Leadership & Professional Development
College of Education

COE-N-2539

Position:

The successful candidate will be expected to make significant contributions to the College of Education’s mission and goals through (1) excellent teaching and advising of graduate students on campus, at regional higher education centers, and online; (2) developing and reaching milestones toward a program of scholarship and research that reflects the mission and goals of the Towson 2016 plan; (3) significant service to the department by taking leadership responsibilities for enhancing programmatic offerings as well as serving on college and university committees.

Qualifications:

Qualifications include a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/P-12 Administration, Curriculum and Teaching, Professional Development, or a related field, and a minimum of 3 years experience as a P-12 teacher and/or school administrator. Additional qualifications include teaching experience at the graduate level, background in grant writing and administration, and instructional design for online learning. Special consideration will be given to applicants with backgrounds in classroom assessment, outcomes based learning, and/or teacher evaluation. ABDs may apply if all requirements for the degree will be completed within six months of starting the position. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

The Department:

The department includes an accomplished and distinguished faculty of scholar-practitioners that serve the educational leadership needs of the greater metropolitan Baltimore area through partnerships with local school districts. The department offers graduate degree programs in Educational Leadership and Organizational Change leading towards Administrator I (building level) state certification. Programs are offered on the Towson University main campus, at regional higher education centers, and online.

Towson University:
Founded in 1866, today Towson University is recognized by U.S. News & World Report's as one of the top public universities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Towson is nationally recognized for its programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, communications, health sciences, and the fine and performing arts. The University places a strong emphasis on service learning and civic engagement through such activities as internships, practica, clinical placements, course assignments and student events. As the Baltimore area’s largest university and Maryland’s Metropolitan University, Towson articulates its research and scholarship mission through partnerships that link the University to the economic, educational and cultural life of the state of Maryland and the mid-Atlantic region. Towson enrolls more than 21,000 students and offers more than 100 bachelors, masters, and doctoral programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. Located on a rolling 328 acres, the striking campus is eight miles north of downtown Baltimore and 45 miles from Washington, D.C. The campus and its surrounding cities provide an excellent environment for teaching and supporting the academic pursuits of the 830 full-time faculty who work here.

Application Process:

To apply, submit a cover letter, vitae, graduate transcripts, a sample of scholarly writing, and three reference letters to:

Dr. Jane E. Neapolitan
Search Committee Chair
Department of Instructional Leadership & Professional Development
College of Education
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21252

Review of applications will begin 30 days after ad appears and will continue until position is filled.

Upon submitting your Curriculum Vitae to indicate your interest in this position, please be sure to visit http://www.towson.edu/odeo/applicantdata.asp to complete a voluntary on-line applicant data form. The information you provide will inform the university’s affirmative action plan and is for statistical purposes only and shall not be used to illegally discriminate for or against anyone.

Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.