Job Description

Position Summary:

Job Description:

Western Colorado University invites applications for either a Lecturer faculty position or a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position of Educational Administration and Leadership. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated expertise in (a) K-12 educational leadership/educational administration, (b) teaching online graduate principal and school administrator preparation courses, and (c) designing online principal and school administrator preparation courses. The successful candidate will teach a 5/5 load (Lecturer) or 4/4 load (tenure-track Assistant Professor), with possible course reassigned time for program coordination. Most coursework in the Department is delivered asynchronously online via Canvas; however, this position is in-person on-campus.

We welcome applications from experienced school leaders, including retirees, who desire to have a positive impact on future K-12 administrators, educators, and students.

The Education Department at Western has approximately 70 on-campus undergraduates and 200 online graduate students. Students have the opportunity to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees, teaching and principal licenses, and added endorsements in elementary education, K-12 or secondary education, special education, and school administration contexts. For more information on the Department of Education, visit our website at:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

INSTRUCTION (Required for Lecturer & Tenure-track Assistant Professor)

• Teach courses based on expertise and department need
• Coach/supervise graduate pre- and in-service educators
• Develop curricula in collaboration with other members of the department

UNIVERSITY SERVICE (Required for Lecturer & Tenure-track Assistant Professor)

• Contribute to intradepartmental distributed leadership such as work involved in CDE reauthorization, student recruitment at partner school districts, etc.
• Contribute to University service obligations, inclusive of shared governance and committee service

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY (Required for Tenure-track Assistant Professor)

• Attend and present research at regional, state, and inter/national conferences
• Engage in official capacities within professional or scholarly associations/organizations

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

For Tenure-track Assistant Professor

• EdD or PhD in Educational Administration and Leadership or a closely related discipline; ABD applicants will be considered with completion of dissertation by start date
• At least three years of successful K-12 school or district leadership experience in the U.S. e.g., as Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction Director or Specialist, Data Coach, Superintendent, etc.
• Evidence of professional activity* related to the field of education, including but not limited to, peer-reviewed scholarly publications, conference presentations, grant writing, and/or research-in-progress to fulfill the expectations associated with a tenure-track appointment

*Per the Handbook for Professional Personnel, "Professional activity should be directed toward improving classroom teaching, involving students in research and scholarly activity, or enhancing the reputation of the University".

For Lecturer

• MA or MS in Educational Administration and Leadership or a closely related discipline
• At least two years of successful K-12 teaching and three years of successful K-12 school or district leadership experience in the U.S. e.g., as Principal, Assistant Principal, Curriculum & Instruction Director or Specialist, Data Coach, Superintendent, etc.

For Lecturer & Tenure-track Assistant Professor

• Experience mentoring/coaching pre-service and/or in-service principals
• Familiarity with principal preparation standards (National, Colorado, or from other states)
• Experience teaching online, providing consistent student feedback and communication
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with various education stakeholders, including K-12 educators, school and district leaders, coaches/mentors, and state departments of education.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and educational equity in schools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to create effective higher education courses in online asynchronous environments
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement through data collection and analysis for purposes of 1. course, program, and/or university evaluation and 2. implementation of policies and/or programs designed to improve student learning and educational outcomes
• Record of being professionally flexible and responsive
• Record of establishing and maintaining organizational partnerships with education stakeholders at the local and state level
• Regular engagement with professional development and regional/state/national/international professional or scholarly associations
• Experience as a school superintendent

SALARY/BENEFITS: $53,000 annualized salary (Lecturer) or $60,000 annualized salary (Tenure-track Assistant Professor). These positions are eligible for a distributed leadership stipend for up to $13,905 depending on additional year-round service assignments.

Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan, dental insurance, retirement plan, life insurance, and other insurance options. After one year of employment, Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.

START DATE: July 1, 2025, or negotiable

What to include with your online application:

Required attachments to the application include:

• curriculum vitae (CV)/resume
• letter of application (3 page maximum) that addresses required qualifications for position to which you are applying and alignment with the Western Education Department's mission statement: Utilizing a practitioner-based, student centered approach to educator preparation, Western's Education Department prepares effective, inclusive, reflective teachers and educational leaders.
• Evaluation(s) from school district supervisor e.g., administrator or evaluator
• transcripts
• diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) statement that demonstrates responsiveness to the educational needs of diverse student populations e.g., first-generation and nontraditional students such as those in ADC
• reference list with names and contact information of three references

Please direct questions to search committee chair Dr. Casey Richardson (she/her) at crichardson@western.edu .

DEADLINE: The application deadline is Sunday, January 19, 2025.

Note: If transcripts are required for your application, you may redact information that identifies your age, date of birth, dates of attendance, or graduation from the educational institution. If a degree is required for employment, official transcripts (unopened or delivered directly to HR) are required upon hire; copies/scans submitted during application will not serve the purpose of official transcripts upon hire.

Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte

Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of ~3,700 graduate and undergraduate students, the majority of which reside on the campus and in the community. With average class sizes of 17 students, faculty and staff share a strong commitment to inclusivity and personalized, immersive education. They are student-oriented, collegial, enthusiastic, and engaged in the campus and community. Western is committed to continual growth in regard to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and promotes participation in DEI initiatives from students, faculty, staff, and the community. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEI Committee charge.

The University is located in Gunnison, Colorado, a rural community 200 miles southwest of Denver and the gateway to Crested Butte, a world class ski community. K-12 students are served by the award-winning Gunnison Watershed School District. Both communities value the arts, quality of life, community-based wrap around services for children and adults, and continued personal growth and learning opportunities. At an elevation of 7,700 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, the Gunnison Valley provides exceptional year-round outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities including summer arts and music festivals, mountain biking, skiing, kayak/rafting, rock climbing, hiking and camping... all within minutes of the campus.

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Western Colorado University believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (for state classified positions, with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement, and our DEII Committee charge.

ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:

Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at HR@western.edu or (970) 943-3140.

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