- Employer
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
- Location
- Omaha Nebraska
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- Sector
- Educators and Leadership
- Location
- Nebraska
The Educational Leadership Department (EDL) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor of educational leadership to start August 2025. We seek candidates passionate about high quality scholarship, research, teaching, and service in educational leadership.
To be considered for this position, applicants should demonstrate success in teaching and the potential for or experience obtaining external research funding, with a well-defined research agenda. Community engagement is a core value of UNO and our program, and the successful candidate must be committed to working with both internal and external partners in Omaha and beyond.
The Department of Educational Leadership offers masters, specialist, and doctoral programs that also lead to certification in school leadership, including principal, special education director, and superintendent. The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to teach a variety of courses across degrees and certifications.
Position Summary: Responsibilities for this position include teaching courses; active engagement in scholarly research activities leading to publication; advising graduate students; supervising fieldwork and internship experiences; collaborating with community and school district partners; service activities at the program, department, college, university, and professional levels; and generating external funding.
Required Qualifications: Doctoral degree in educational leadership or closely related field and successful employment as educational administrator. Successful candidate must have content and working knowledge of the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders (PSELs) and evidence of ability to engage in professional service.
Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is fueled by its historical ties to Omaha. As the first municipal university in Omaha, the early founders’ goal was to make higher education accessible and affordable for the city’s residents. In 1968, the campus joined the University of Nebraska system, and today has the unique role of serving as the state’s metropolitan campus.
Accessibility remains a top priority in UNO’s mission and vision. Today, the campus is known for its student-centered environment, its community engagement, and its dedication to embracing students from all types of backgrounds. UNO’s ranking as the 2020 Best College for LGBTQ+ Students In Nebraska reflects a commitment to the Maverick values of access, inclusion and diversity that make UNO a welcoming campus community, evidenced by the numerous resources and support services offered by the university.
The campus has built strong partnerships with local business, education, government, arts, and civic organizations in the city. UNO’s commitment to community engagement has landed UNO on the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for seven consecutive years—the highest federal recognition a school can receive for civic engagement.
This honor is but one of many points of pride for UNO. In 2019, it was ranked in the top ten public institutions in the nation for military friendliness by Military Times magazine for the fifth consecutive year. Nearly 90 percent of UNO’s 15,500 students are from Nebraska, and roughly 60 percent of recent alumni surveyed report graduating with no debt or less than $5,000 in debt. It is simply one of the most competitively priced institutions in the region. UNO, while large enough to provide students with global opportunities, thrives on its personal and close-knit campus culture, where students come first and partnerships with the community grow every day. For more information about how UNO embraces its mission, see Growing With and Within Our Thriving Community.
Important Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/22598 and submit the following application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Transcripts
4. Letter of Recommendation
5. Writing Sample
6. Teaching Statement or Evidence
7. Research Statement
8. DEI statement
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of applications will begin on January 3, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered. For questions about the position, please contact Contact Dr. Tami Williams, UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, 402-554-3502 or tamarawilliams@unomaha.edu.
Benefits:
The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php
The University and College of Health, Education and Human Sciences have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an E-Verify employer.