Graduate-level teaching in educational leadership, primarily in the MAEd programAcademic advising and student supportService to the department, College, and UniversityAdministrative tasks for program supportOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in educational leadership to support effective teaching
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to interact in an effective and appropriate manner with diverse populations in the University setting and the public
- Ability to problem-solve and think critically
- Ability to collaborate for program support and continuous improvement
- Experience with online course design with updates in current research and professional practices
- Experience with online teaching and student support
Preferred expertise in one or more of the following areas:- School law
- Instructional leadership
- School improvement
- Organizational leadership
- Principal preparation, educator licensure, or field-based mentorship
Physical Requirements
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Required Minimum Qualifications - Demonstrated P-12 school or district leadership experience (e.g., principal, assistant principal, district administrator, instructional coach)
- Familiarity with Tennessee educator licensure requirements and principal preparation standards
- Experience teaching or mentoring adult learners in applied or field-based settings
- Earned doctorate (EdD or Ph. D.) from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership or a closely related field. ABD with a degree conferral by July 30, 2027 would be considered.
About UsAustin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 11,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 150,287 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
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