"Educational Leadership Instructor"

The Educational Leadership Unit in the Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership and Higher Education at Central Michigan University is now accepting applications for a nine-month full-time, Michigan-based, remote, fixed-term faculty position, effective August 2025. While this is a remote position, the successful candidate must reside in Michigan and hold Michigan Administrator Certification. The initial appointment is for two years, with the potential for renewal based upon demonstrated abilities and department needs.

We seek a fixed-term faculty member who will teach synchronous and asynchronous courses in our CAEP accredited online programs. The successful candidate will have a strong PK-12 professional identity, graduate teaching experience or demonstrated ability to do so, and school administrator experience. Supplemental summer teaching opportunities may be available.

The successful candidate will be committed to the academic success of all our students and to an environment that acknowledges, encourages, respects, and celebrates diversity and differences. Members of underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctorate in educational leadership or administration, or related field; ABD will be considered, if the degree will be conferred by time of appointment.
• Current Michigan administrator or central office certification.
• Experience as a school or district administrator in a K-12 setting.
• Experience teaching graduate courses, or demonstrated ability to do so.
• Ability to teach a variety of courses in educational leadership which may include curriculum, supervision, administrative theory, policy, PK-12 finance, school business administration, district leadership or supervise an internship.
• Demonstrate application and implementation of multicultural and social justice competencies.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach in an online environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and overseeing educational programs.
• Familiarity with CAEP Accreditation or other regional educational accreditation.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

The Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and Higher Education is a graduate only department. Specifically, Educational Leadership offers professional educators masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees in school leadership and administration. The unit offers administrator and central office certification. Courses are taught primarily online. To learn more about the department, please visit the department website.