Education - Assistant Professor (Educational Leadership)

The Faculty of Education is seeking a dynamic scholar and innovative educational leader whose body of academic work demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of the relationship between theoretical knowledge and professional practice to provide high quality preparation of professionals in Educational Leadership. The individual should be an experienced educator and collaborative colleague for one fulltime tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership. Academic duties include (i) teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, including but not limited to the supervision of undergraduate field experience and/or graduate research, and assessment of student work; (ii) research and other original scholarly activities, as well as professional activities that contribute to a larger discourse; and (iii) other contributions to the University and scholarly communities. 

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills
Qualifications include a doctorate in Educational Leadership or similar degree. Applicants who are nearing completion of their doctoral degree may be considered. Applicants should ideally have a Bachelor of Education or Master of Education (focused on teaching and learning) degree. Ideally the successful candidate has a minimum of three years school based leadership in the Pre-K to Graduation school sector. The successful candidate must have the ability and interest to teach courses in and contribute to the Master of Education in Educational Leadership and the Bachelor of Education programs. The ability to teach in online, face-to-face, and blended formats, and the ability to integrate innovative technology into teaching will be an asset for this position. As a destination university, prospective applicants are expected to relocate to Lethbridge, Alberta to support students and actively engage in our university culture.

Preference will be given to applicants with research expertise and/or ability to teach in one or more of the following areas:

• Educational leadership and school culture
• Educational policy in the pre-K to graduation sector
• Educational leadership theory and action

Ability to teach in one or more of these additional areas at the undergraduate or graduate level is considered a strong asset:

• Transformational Leadership
• Educational change leadership
• Philosophy and/or History of education
• Qualitative research methodologies (e.g. participatory action research, collaborative research methods)
• Culturally grounded and/or responsive pedagogy
• Early Literacy Education
• Responsive and relational pedagogy and leadership
• Learning, identity, wellbeing and the social good
• First Nations, Inuit and Métis foundational knowledge

The University of Lethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates including all employment equity groups of Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human rights code. In accordance with the Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference.

Application Process
All applications must be submitted online, and should include:

1. a letter of application specifically outlining their experience with and knowledge of the above-described needs 
2. a detailed academic curriculum vitae including the names and contact information for three referees  
3. a teaching philosophy statement that clearly articulates the applicant’s commitment to accessibility, fairness and belonging
4. a leadership philosophy statement that clearly articulates the applicants approach to educational leadership
5. a research philosophy statement including the applicant’s methodological and theoretical expertise most relevant to this position

To apply, click link:  https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/postings/8047

Employment Equity
The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of achievement. We encourage applicants to explain in their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record. The University of Lethbridge invites applications from all qualified candidates; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given preference. The University of Lethbridge is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, including through all aspects of the hiring process. If you require support during the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] so that accommodations can be put in place to support you.

About our Faculties
Situated in the heart of Blackfoot territory on its lands and waters, the University of Lethbridge’s (Iniskim) Faculty of Education seeks to respectfully honour and work alongside in supporting the advancement of Blackfoot culture, language, and values. Built on an ethic of care, we are committed to act upon principles of fairness, equity, belonging and decoloniality in all our relations. By respectfully modelling diverse approaches to research, teaching, and service, we continually strive to enable undergraduate and graduate students to become caring, creative, and critical teachers, counselors, researchers, and leaders. Through innovative, thoughtful, and accessible practices informed by our expertise, we prepare professionals to effectively engage with educational complexities both known and yet to be revealed. Central to these commitments is endeavouring to be local, national, and international leaders in education, counselling, and research.

About our programs
The Faculty of Education offers a cohort-based graduate-level educational leadership program with options for thesis, project and course based study.  The MEd-Ed Leadership program is a hybrid program where courses are taught online in Fall and Winter terms with an annual summer residency each July. This includes the blended-delivery Master of Counselling (MC) program as well as an on-campus Master of Education (MEd) Counselling Psychology program. Details about the Faculty of Education’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program can be found at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/future-student/graduate-studies/master-education/educational-leadership. Information about our undergraduate programming can be found at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/education/undergrad

About our University
The University of Lethbridge was established in 1967 with a student population of 638. It has grown to a current population of nearly 9,000 full-time and part-time students, with approximately 766 graduate students and 600 international students from more than 90 countries. Two campuses (Calgary and Lethbridge) and 18 research centres and institutes make up our university community. There are more than 55,000 University of Lethbridge alumni worldwide. The University’s main campus is situated on over 550 acres of traditional Blackfoot territory in west Lethbridge. In the 2024 Maclean’s University Rankings, the University of Lethbridge’s student scholarship support combined with continued excellence in research saw us jump five spots in the primarily undergraduate classification across Canada and is ranked number one in Alberta. Student scholarship support saw us leap from 16^th to 7^th overall in the category. As a testament to the close relationship we have with community partners, our reputation ranking is a solid fourth overall.

About our Community
The City of Lethbridge is known for being Where the Rocky Mountains meet the Prairies. A city since 1906, Lethbridge is a growing community of just over 100,000 residents, that features affordability and vibrant community engagement. Located in southern Alberta, Lethbridge is approximately 145 kilometers east of the Canadian Rockies and 95 kilometers north of the United States border. The city's economy has expanded from primarily agriculture into a thriving industrial, commercial, research and technology hub. Lethbridge's major employers are in the education, health care and government sectors. Lethbridge is known for its bright sunshine (more than 320 days per year), warm summers, and mild winters, thanks to our semi-arid climate and Chinook winds. The Oldman River divides the north and south sides from the west side. The river valley's coulees are home to one of North America's largest urban park systems. There are over 240km of trails to enjoy walks, runs and bike rides throughout the city. Adventure is only a short drive away! Experience hiking, camping, skiing and more just outside of Lethbridge. Information about Lethbridge can be found at https://www.ulethbridge.ca/about/about-lethbridge