Current Employment Opportunities
Education and Educational Psychology Department
Ed.D. Program in Instructional Leadership
Two (2) Full-time Tenure-Track Positions
Fall 2010
Western Connecticut State University is pleased to announce that, contingent upon available funding, applications are being accepted for 2 full-time tenure-track positions for its Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership program. Begun in 2003, this is one of only 13 doctoral programs in the country to focus on instructional leadership. Our dynamic curriculum prepares teachers, curriculum specialists, counselors, school psychologists, and administrators to create innovative learning environments; to respond to reform at the national, state and local levels; and to transform educational organizations. More information can be found at www.wcsu.edu/education.
The successful candidates’ assignments will include teaching doctoral degree courses; supervising doctoral student dissertation research; conducting scholarly work; maintaining professional relationships with local, state and national educators; and working effectively with doctoral program faculty to develop and enhance program initiatives. Additional opportunities to teach summer Ed.D. courses and courses in educational leadership may be available. Service at the program, department, and university levels is expected.
Qualifications: Candidates must present evidence of: 1) an earned doctorate in Instructional Leadership, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Research, Educational Psychology, or a related field in education; 2) a record of scholarly activities appropriate to rank; 3) professional involvement relevant to K-12 educational settings as it applies to instructional leadership including, “teacher as leader initiatives;” and 4) experience applying both qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies. Applicants expecting to complete all doctoral degree requirements by the end of May 2010 will be considered. WCSU is a dynamic, diverse workplace and the ability to work with students, faculty and staff from various backgrounds and cultures is highly valued.
Preference will be given to candidates who have: 1) university teaching experience that may include instructional leadership, curriculum and instruction, learning and cognition, educational psychology, educational research, and/or assessment courses; 2) doctoral teaching experience; and 3) doctoral committee experience.
Salary and Benefits: Rank and salary are dependent upon qualifications. WestConn offers competitive salaries commensurate with candidates’ experience and a comprehensive benefit package. Additional information can be found on our website at www.wcsu.edu/working
Application Process: Interested applicants should electronically submit a letter of interest, current vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: facultyvitae@wcsu.edu. Reference search #600-015 in the subject line. Review of applications begins November 19, 2009 and continues until the position is filled.
