Job Summary:

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Radford University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position with primary responsibilities in teaching and research in the Doctorate of Education program. Our CPED -affiliated program centers improvement science as a research method and tool for change. The year-round, online, practitioner-based program teaches students how to solve complex problems of practice in educational systems with an emphasis on equity, ethics, and social justice. Program faculty work collaboratively to ensure a coherent, relevant, and positive experience for students.

Radford University seeks to cultivate a culture of inclusive excellence where all voices are embraced, valued, respected, and integrated into the fabric of our community. The School of Teacher Education and Leadership contributes to the mission of advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring our graduates are responsive to the educational goals of a multicultural population and can work effectively with students, families, faculty, and staff from a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Therefore, we seek a candidate whose background has prepared them to contribute to this work.

The position is a tenure track, 9-month faculty appointment in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership with the expectation of supplemental summer teaching and advising. Local residency is required. The successful candidates will: have an active program of research, be responsible for teaching online graduate courses, advise doctoral students, and provide service to the Department, College, University, and professional organizations or other external agencies.

Radford University is a nationally-recognized comprehensive public university focused on student success. The University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service, and research programs. It is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the Commonwealth and is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment, and abundant opportunities for students to get involved in and out of the classroom. Our 204-acre classic American campus is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Radford, VA, a college town of 15,000 residents on the scenic and ancient New River. The University offers 76 bachelor’s degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 28 master’s programs in 23 disciplines and six doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 17 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master’s certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men’s and women’s varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service.

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership, housed in the College of Education and Human Development is a community of scholars dedicated to the preparation of collaborative, globally-minded, highly skilled educators and leaders. The School recognizes that the effectiveness and creativity of a group is strengthened by contributions from a broad range of perspectives. As such, we particularly welcome candidates from groups that are historically underrepresented in our field and/or have demonstrated leadership toward building an equitable and inclusive scholarly environment. Learn more about Radford University at www.radford.edu.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in education from an accredited institution of higher learning. Candidates who have completed all doctoral work but have not yet defended their dissertation at the time of the application will also be considered, although candidates must have completed their degree by the time of hire.

• Experience with or a willingness to learn about improvement science.

• Candidate must value the integration of applied and theoretical research knowledge, the use of field-based experiences, and collaborative work with diverse stakeholders to effect positive change in the lives of individuals and the communities in which they live.

• Qualifications, experience, or potential ability to teach doctoral courses in equity-/social justice- focused educational leadership.

• Qualifications, experience, or ability to teach doctoral courses in one or more of the following areas: research methods for practitioners (qualitative or mixed methods), evaluation, design, other leadership topics, place-based education, critical social theories or other topics related to equity and justice.

Preferred Qualifications:

● A record of scholarship and practice focusing on social justice, continuous improvement, leadership preparation, and/or school-based or district-level reforms that serve low-income or other marginalized communities.

● Experience with online teaching and a familiarity with distance learning trends and best practices.

● Experience serving on dissertation committees.

● Experience in PK-12 school or school district leadership.

Work Location: Radford

Department: Teacher Educ & Leader, School of-11302

Application Review Date: 10/25/2024