Associate Faculty, Superintendent Seminars

Company Description

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of 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 Superintendent Certification Program is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as a part-time Superintendent Seminar Instructor and Cohort Facilitator.

This position supports superintendent certification candidates through a yearlong developmental sequence beginning with the Pre-Internship Assessment Seminar in the summer and continuing through Reflective Seminars I, II, and III, culminating in the Culminating Seminar and Portfolio Presentation.

The instructor serves as a mentor, facilitator, evaluator, and leadership coach while helping candidates analyze their professional growth and develop capacity for district-level leader.

Courses Supported

• EDLD 680 - Pre-Internship Assessment and Assessment Seminar
• EDLD 641 - Reflective Seminar I
• EDLD 642 - Reflective Seminar II
• EDLD 643 - Reflective Seminar III
• EDLD 684 - Culminating Seminar and Portfolio Presentation

The Superintendent Seminar sequence engages candidates in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating their progress toward mastering the entry-level knowledge, skills, dispositions, roles, and responsibilities of a superintendent. Throughout the program, candidates:

• Develop and refine a professional growth plan
• Analyze leadership strengths and areas for growth
• Examine the complex problem-solving work of the school system CEO
• Engage in professional reflection and systems thinking
• Build a standards-based superintendent certification portfolio
• Demonstrate growth aligned to Washington State and national leadership standards
• Present and defend their completed portfolio before a panel of experienced educational leaders

The seminars incorporate collaboration with experienced superintendents, district administrators, and educational attorneys to connect theory and practice in authentic leadership contexts.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate the yearlong superintendent seminar sequence
• Guide candidates in developing and refining professional growth plans
• Support candidates in developing standards-based certification portfolios
• Facilitate reflective discussions related to district leadership and systems change
• Provide coaching and feedback regarding leadership growth and professional practice
• Evaluate candidate progress toward Superintendent Certification standards
• Coordinate seminar activities and portfolio development expectations
• Support candidates in preparation for the culminating portfolio presentation
• Facilitate and evaluate EDLD 684 portfolio presentations
• Collaborate with superintendent internship field supervisors, mentors, and program leadership
• Foster an inclusive, equity-centered professional learning environment
• Maintain regular communication and timely feedback throughout the program

Requirements

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Washington State Superintendent Certification
• Successful experience as a superintendent or senior district administrator
• Earned doctorate or master's degree in educational leadership or a related field
• Knowledge of the NELP standards
• Experience mentoring or coaching aspiring educational leaders
• Strong facilitation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to equity-centered leadership and continuous improvement
• Experience teaching adult learners in online or blended environments preferred