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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Position Overview: The Department of Doctoral Studies in Education welcomes applications for a tenure-track position in its Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) Educational Leadership program. The program blends leadership and scholarship and focuses on enhancing the educational and organizational leadership of students in the program. This position requires a background in K-12 with successful leadership experience to support the students with a K-12 educational background who are pursuing this program. Applications will be reviewed beginning January 6, 2025. The search will continue until the position is filled. The start date will be negotiated with the selected candidate, with an anticipated start date during the summer 2025 semester. Faculty at CSP work as members of an academic team of full- and part-time colleagues to consistently deliver high-quality instruction to students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate innovation and excellence in curriculum planning, foster an atmosphere of active intellectual and creative engagement with students, and support the Christian mission of the university. With students at the center of the university's mission, delivering a high-quality student experience is a top priority of the Concordia learning community. Essential Duties: Facilitate quality student learning by teaching assigned courses. Collaboratively design assigned courses (with input from colleagues, industry experts, instructional design experts, and administration) in alignment with approved student learning outcomes that advance student learning, retention, and graduation that meet university requirements. Include strategies and methods that promote effective student learning (for example, active learning techniques). Participate, as assigned, in the academic unit's ongoing curriculum development, assessment, program reviews, and accreditation efforts. Serve as dissertation chair and dissertation committee member for students pursuing the Ed.D. Education. Demonstrates a professional and collegial demeanor in working with students, colleagues, and the larger Concordia University, St. Paul learning community. Attend faculty meetings and development activities (both on-campus and virtual) to enhance teaching skills, stay current in their field, and network with other professionals. Provide service to the university and discipline as appropriate to the faculty member's role and responsibility within the academic unit. Pursue a scholarly agenda appropriate to the discipline and the faculty member's role and responsibility. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Follow the university and academic unit's policies and procedures. Education and Experience: Required: Terminal Degree Required: Experience as a K-12 professional with demonstrated leadership success Preferred: Experience teaching doctoral-level courses in technology-mediated online formats Preferred: Record of research and publication in educational leadership Preferred: Experience chairing and advising doctoral dissertations Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions Pay Range: $69,909 per year Concordia University St. Paul

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