Associate Faculty, MEd in Leadership, Practicum

About City University of Seattle:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

City University of Seattle's School of Education and Leadership is seeking an experienced educational leader for course EEA 516: Professional Growth Assessment and Practicum in our MEd in Leadership program.

This course allows aspiring and practicing educational leaders to step back, reflect on their leadership practice, and develop a meaningful plan for continued professional growth. Drawing on professional standards, their own educational context, and the guidance of an experienced leader, students examine their current knowledge, skills, and dispositions and identify areas for further development.

As an Associate Faculty member, you will help students connect leadership theory and professional standards to the realities of their work in schools and educational settings. You will facilitate thoughtful reflection, encourage analysis of instructional and organizational contexts, and support students as they develop a Professional Growth Plan for school and/or program leadership.

In this course, students will:

• Assess their professional environment through multiple lenses
• Explain and apply essential elements of professional standards for educational leadership
• Identify personal strengths and areas for growth across the strands of professional standards
• Analyze educational issues and use relevant information to inform leadership and student learning
• Engage in reflective practice and develop a plan for continued professional growth

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an experienced educational leader who can bring practical leadership experience, professional perspective, and a commitment to developing the next generation of school leaders.

Requirements:

Required qualifications:

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership or a closely related field
• Experience in building-level and/or district-level educational leadership
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting aspiring educational leaders and familiarity with professional or state certification standards are highly valued.
• Postsecondary teaching experience preferred, particularly at the graduate level
• Demonstrated ability to provide constructive feedback, facilitate reflection, and support professional growth.
• Experience teaching or facilitating learning in an online or hybrid environment preferred
• Comfort using learning management systems and virtual teaching technologies

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office and classroom setting.
• Weekend hours may be required depending on class availability.

Salary Information:

Associate Faculty compensation ranges from $500 to $4,600 per course assigned. Compensation varies based on factors including course level (undergraduate or graduate), number of course credits, and enrollment.

Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

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City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.