Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership (F00315)

Position Description

The School of Education at Mercy University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership who can also serve as the School of Education’s Assessment Director. This position is ideal for a scholar-practitioner who is committed to preparing educational leaders and contributing to the continuous improvement of educator preparation programs.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teach courses in educational leadership, educational policy, educational assessment, organizational leadership, research methods, or related areas
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and departmental initiatives
• Maintain an active program of scholarship consistent with expectations for rank
• Participate actively in school, university, and professional service
• Maintain a commitment to culturally responsive, inclusive, and evidence-based instruction

Assessment Director Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the School of Education’s assessment system across undergraduate and graduate programs
• Collaborate with faculty and school leadership to support the implementation and refinement of the School of Education’s assessment system
• Assist in coordinating the collection and analysis of candidate performance and program outcome data
• Work with program coordinators and faculty to ensure assessments align with program goals, professional standards, and accreditation requirements
• Serve as a liaison between the School of Education and institutional offices related to assessment, institutional research, and accreditation
• Promote the use of assessment data to inform program improvement and curriculum development
• Serve on institutional committees related to assessment, institutional research, and accreditation

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Higher Education, or a closely related field
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching
• Familiarity with teacher certification standards and state education requirements, particularly in New York
• Experience with program assessment, accreditation processes, or institutional effectiveness in higher education
• Evidence of scholarly accomplishments commensurate with rank
• Strong organizational, analytical, and collaborative leadership skills
• Commitment to equity, access, and culturally responsive education and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with educator preparation accreditation or program review processes, especially CAEP
• Familiarity with assessment management systems used in higher education
• Experience coordinating or supporting program-level assessment processes
• Administrative or leadership experience in P-12 school settings
• Evidence of regional or national engagement in the field of educational leadership

Working Conditions

Some evenings and weekends may be required.

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