The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis (ELPA) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a clinical professor of educational leadership at the K-12 level. This position will strengthen connections between the department and Wisconsin educational leaders by aligning university, state, professional association, and district efforts to develop educational leaders who can develop educational equity and support educational excellence. We are especially interested in candidates who have worked successfully with diverse populations.

Full Time: 100%
Anticipated Begin Date: JULY 01, 2019
Terminal, 24 month appointment (This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding)
Salary: Negotiable, ANNUAL (12 months)

Principal Duties
• Teach courses in the K-12 programs in-person and on-line formats, (Basic course load is four courses in the fall, three each in spring and summer. Load may be reduced for administrative responsibilities.);
• Supervise internships and field placements;
• Work with school districts and professional associations to recruit strong students, coordinate field placements, develop partnerships;
• Serve as a resource to and link with Wisconsin schools, districts, the Department of Public Instruction, and professional education associations in the state
• Lead cohort based administrative cohort programs in the state;
• Recruit a diverse group of potential students and district partners;
• Advise and mentor students;
• Assist in leadership of department programs;
• Serve on masters and PhD student committees;
• Serve on department committees;
• Participate in shared governance.

Degree and Area of Specialization
Candidates are required to have an earned doctorate or equivalent in educational leadership, educational policy, elementary/secondary/education, or related field.

Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience
We seek a range of candidates, including recent doctorates as well as individuals with professional experience. A minimum of five years of experience in educational leadership with professional service to practitioners and/or program development is required. Experience as a superintendent, working with district level issues, district or building level leadership is preferred.

Individuals who are committed to applying their expertise to address equity, diversity, and difference across diverse educational settings are encouraged to apply.

Candidates should demonstrate a capacity for excellence in teaching, advising, and professional service focused on preK-12 administration and leadership that advances learning and expands educational opportunity for all students.

Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
Instructions to Applicants

To begin the application process, please follow this link. You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: a) letter of application; b) curriculum vitae; c) teaching statement; and, d) two samples of scholarly writing as one document. Applicants should provide name and contact information for three (3) references as part of your online application.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is April 14, 2019. All materials should be submitted by that date. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Contact
Julie Underwood at julie.underwood@wisc.edu | 608-265-4721