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Northern Arizona University is a 20,000-student institution with its main campus in Flagstaff, Arizona, a four-season community of about 60,000 at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks. NAU’s emphasis on undergraduate education is enhanced by its graduate programs and research as well as distance learning. The university is committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment.

The Educational Leadership Department in the College of Education is seeking qualified individuals for a for a tenure track position of Assistant Professor in the area of Educational Leadership and Educational Research. This position is based on the Flagstaff campus but the successful candidate may be required to travel to distance learning sites around the state to teach courses and to assist in carrying out department assignments. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in Educational Leadership and in Educational Research, both in a traditional format and utilizing distance learning technologies; take a leadership role in quality assurance as it relates to course delivery statewide; advise graduate students; mentor part-time instructors; maintain a strong personal program of scholarship and service, including participation in department functions (i.e., committees and task forces); serve on dissertation committees; provide technical assistance in the dissertation process; and participate in appropriate course development. This position will begin August, 2007.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned doctorate with an emphasis in Educational Leadership, Educational Research, or equivalent.
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduates of degree programs which meet standards equivalent to a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Educational Leadership and Educational Research.
• Experience in teaching and school administration at the K-12 level.
• Experience teaching graduate level courses in educational leadership and research.
• Demonstrated familiarity with the technology and issues relative to the delivery of academic programs in a distance learning environment.
• Development of syllabi and teaching of courses using multiple distance delivery venues (i.e., Interactive Television, web, etc.)
• Documented effectiveness in teaching, and development of a successful research agenda.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity and ability to work with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

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General Information
This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statutes, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2007.

Northern Arizona University, Arizona
Deadline: 30 July 2007
Salary Range: $46,000 - $50,000 depending on experience.
Track: Tenure
Description:
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Application Procedure
Submit a letter of interest (addressing qualifications), a detailed curriculum vita, three letters of recommendation, copies of official graduate transcripts (originals will be required of the successful applicant), a list of classes taught and for how long, and copies of student evaluations from classes taught to:

Contact Info:
Chair of Educational Research and Leadership Search Committee (#556751),
Department of Educational Leadership, Northern Arizona University,
PO Box 5774,
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Jennifer.Durham@nau.edu
Jennifer Durham 928-523-3202.
Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution.
Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.