Open Rank Clinical-Track Faculty - Educational Leadership

Position

The Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies at the University of Iowa invites applications for an academic year open rank clinical-track faculty position in the Educational Leadership program.

The position will begin on August 20, 2025.

Description

The University of Iowa is looking for an individual to help us in our mission to have a great leader in every Iowa school.

We seek an experienced K12 educational leader who is committed to excellence in leadership, with the ability to prepare future school leaders to work in a range of school settings.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the educational disparities impacting students and families in Iowa and the reasons those disparities exist and perpetuate.

This person must also show a commitment to work collaboratively to make positive change for all students in Iowa schools.

The Dean and program faculty are dedicated to developing innovative principal licensure and superintendent certification programs that build on our legacy of developing highly effective principals and superintendents who will be vigorous education leaders for the 21

century. We are committed to preparing leaders who inspire teachers and make it their mission to provide their students with the very best preparation for their futures.

Clinical-track faculty are typically allocated 80% teaching / field supervision and 20% service. A clinical faculty member must provide evidence of excellence in teaching, supervision, and curricular planning.

Clinical-track faculty are eligible for promotion to full clinical professor and may have continuous multiple year appointments.

The Educational Leadership Program offers four degrees.

• M.A. (designed for principal licensure)
• Ed.S. (designed for superintendent certification)
• Ph.D. (research-focused doctorate)
• Ed.D. (practice-focused doctorate)

Education Requirement

By June 2025, prospective candidates must have earned an Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field for appointment at the rank of clinical instructor.

Required Qualifications

• Successful leadership experience at the building, district, or AEA level in Iowa.
• Evidence of experience with continuous school improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a widely varied constituency.
• Teaching experience.
• Supervisory experience.

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence of active participation in state-level educational organizations.
• Experience teaching in higher education.
• Experience developing relationships with schools.
• Experience designing and presenting training seminars.
• Experience with recruitment and mentoring of prospective school leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to create and foster an academic environment inclusive of culturally, linguistically, racially, and socioeconomically different populations.

Responsibilities

This position will serve as an instructor and advisor in the Principal (M.A.), Superintendent Preparation (Ed.S.), and Doctorate (Ed.

D. and Ph.D.) programs. The successful candidate will also coordinate field experiences for the Educational Leadership Program.

In addition to teaching assignments of clinical courses in both program areas, the following responsibilities may be required :

• Develop and implement a recruitment plan for prospective students entering the Educational Leadership Programs.
• Oversee admissions.
• Recruit adjunct faculty.
• Create, coordinate, and oversee training, development, and supervision of adjunct faculty.
• Recruit field supervisors for the clinical field experiences.
• Hold ongoing seminars for field supervisors and adjunct faculty for training, development, and supervision.

Salary

Highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

Appointment

Academic year (9-month) clinical-track appointment beginning August 20, 2025.

Applications

Candidates should submit an application letter addressing all qualifications noted above, curriculum vitae, contact information for three references, and graduate college transcripts.

To apply for this position, go to our website at https : / / jobs.uiowa.edu / faculty / view / 75420 . Address inquiries to Dr.

Liz Hollingworth : [email protected].

Screening

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Disclosure

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

About the Program

The Educational Leadership program is committed to preparing educators to be exceptional school leaders, professors, and policymakers and offers degrees and licensure for PK-12 school leadership.

Most students in the program are practicing teachers and administrators, and the majority of classes are offered in the evenings during the regular academic year.

Additionally, most classes are offered via interactive distance education. Our courses are taught by a combination of faculty, who will share cutting-edge theory and research, and practitioners, who are working professionals with exemplary leadership experience.

These are recognized and award-winning educational leaders from across the state who work in both urban and rural school districts.

About the Department

The Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies (EPLS) at the University of Iowa includes 16 faculty members and serves over 150 students.

The department has two emphasis areas : Educational Leadership and Higher Education and Student Affairs. EPLS has an international reputation for advancements in the areas of evaluation and assessment, educational measurement, and effective undergraduate education, among many other research initiatives.

In addition to supporting impactful research, EPLS values and uplifts the work of its faculty practitioners, leaning into the crucial intersection of scholarship and practice in instruction, program planning, and student support.

About the University and Surrounding Community

The University of Iowa (UI) is a world-renowned institution located in Iowa City, an UNESCO City of Literature that is recognized as one of the country’s most livable communities.

With more than 70,000 residents, Iowa City is an attractive haven for scholars, scientists, artists, writers, and professionals of all kinds.

Highlights of living in Iowa City include outstanding schools and libraries , a lively downtown offering an array of events focused on arts, learning, and cultural development, and the unique charm of a vibrant college town connected by easy travel to larger cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, and St.

Louis. Iowa City and UI are intertwined for the benefit of the university and the surrounding communities.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining innovative and diverse faculty and staff, which involves providing opportunities for employees to Build a Career and Build a Life in the Iowa City area.

The University offers several benefits to support faculty in achieving a healthy work / life balance including domestic partner benefits, family caregiving leave, and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and health care.

For more information about local work / life resources, including dual-career support, please see : worklife.uiowa.edu .

About the College

Recognized as the State of Iowa's top College of Education , we offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including licensure, endorsement, and certificate programs, many of which are regularly ranked among the best in the nation.

Students study with our world-renowned faculty who are the leaders in their fields. Our college is comprised of four departments : Educational Policy and Leadership Studies , Psychological and Quantitative Foundations , Counselor Education , and Teaching and Learning .

The College houses several Centers that support work in critical areas of education, including UI REACH , Iowa Reading Research Center , Scanlan Center for School Mental Health , and the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development .

The College is guided by a Strategic Plan which defines our mission and the vision and values that bolster it. We practice intentional and active engagement in community building across difference through the College of Education Community Collaborative .

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.

S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.