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North Carolina Agriculture & Technical State Unive Part-Time Instructor | Leadership Studies in Greensboro, North Carolina
Description:
This is a repost. Previous applicants need not re-apply for this temporary position.
The Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education invites applications for Part-Time Instructors for fall 2024 or summer 2024. Part-Time Instructors are hired on a semester-by-semester basis to teach Leadership Studies courses.
The successful candidate is expected to teach introductory and advanced level courses by the Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education . Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: teach face-to-face and/or online, attend training and/or review sessions. Additional duties will include, but are not limited to, academic advising of students, supporting student organizations, participating in program development and assessment. The candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the department and university.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit:
The Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education offers a Master of Science in Adult Education, Master of School Administration, and Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies.
The M.S. in Adult Education degree program prepares professionals to become leaders for adult learners in businesses, for-profit and non-profit organizations, community colleges, and four-year institutions of higher education. Our M.S. in Adult Education program also prepares candidates for doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines. Additionally, we are proud that our Adult Education degree program was ranked #13 nationally by Graduateprograms.com.
The M.S.A. degree program is designed to prepare school executives as culturally responsive leaders who are able to transform marginalized communities. These leadership roles include superintendents, central office administrators, principals, and assistant principals. The Guidelines and Competencies of the North Carolina State Department of Public Instruction ( NCDPI ), the National Educational Leadership Preparation Standards ( NELP ), the Professional Standards for Educational Leadership ( PSEL ), and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation ( CAEP ) serve as the template for the design of the Master of School Administration program. Coursework emphasizes the core functions of high achieving schools: challenging curriculum, effective instruction, culturally responsive pedagogy, and student achievement. Effective principals are those who are able to create educational environments that are responsive to the needs of the school community. These principals are able to validate the cultural identity of community members as well as their educational history. The N.C. A&T MSA program offers a variety of program tracks to not only accommodate the diverse needs of all candidates, but to ensure that they possess the knowledge, skills and disposition needed to create culturally responsive educational environments.
The Ph.D. in Leadership Studies program is an interdisciplinary degree designed to prepare professionals to become transformative scholars in the leadership discipline. This doctoral program intentionally seeks individuals who have excelled in formal leadership positions in their respective organizations as we strive to immerse these candidates in research inquiry that studies and examines leadership theory and promising leadership practice. Alumni from this program have attained positions as college presidents, deans of schools and colleges at institutions of higher education, and vice-presidents of programs at health, non-profit, and business organizations.
All of our degree programs provide graduate candidates with numerous opportunities to engage in research efforts alongside our nationally known faculty. Our candidates are active in professional organizations, and they conduct research presentations at various local, state, and national conferences. Additionally, our candidates have opportunities to submit peer-reviewed publications in highly regarded journals.
https://www.ncat.edu/ced/departments/leadership-studies-and-adult-education/index.php
Requirements:
An earned doctoral degree in Leadership Studies or closely related field from an accredited university.
Preferred:
A proven record of teaching doctoral and graduate level courses.
A proven record of service on dissertation/thesis research.
A proven ability to use adult learning strategies in both face-to-face and virtual settings.
An ability to work with diverse adult populations in academic and professional working relationships.
Special Instructions:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.