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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University's (FAU) College of Education (COE) Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM) School Leaders Program is hiring a full-time Clinical Instructor. This position will be hired on a 12-month contract, running from July 1st to June 30th and annually renewable. The formal office title of this Clinical Instructor position is PROPEL Program Director.

The Clinical Instructor, a full-time faculty member of ELRM’s School Leaders (K-12) Program, will support all aspects of PROPEL, a Florida Department of Education approved two-year Master’s/Certification/Specialist program. PROPEL provides Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification in partnership with Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) for its program graduates. Since 2011, PROPEL has admitted aspiring school leader cohorts of 20+ students on a yearly basis.

Position responsibilities are to oversee and teach graduate classes virtually and/or on FAU campus sites, serve as program advisor to Master’s/Certification/Specialist students in the PROPEL program, supervise PROPEL students in field work, schedule courses, recruit and help in the hiring process and evaluation of program adjuncts, coordinate the PROPEL university-district partnership, serve as a liaison between FAU’s School Leaders Program and BCPS, and serve on program/department/university committees as assigned.

The position entails participating in (a) the revision and continuous improvement of the Master’s/Certification/Specialist curriculum and coursework; (b) actualizing and implementing recruitment and selection protocols and procedures; (c) coordination and implementation/delivery of professional development for Master’s/Certification/Specialist faculty and adjuncts; (d) coordination of professional development provided by BCPS as a part of the PROPEL professional learning; (e) monthly and extraordinary meetings with fellow Program Directors, School Leaders faculty, and ELRM faculty; and (f) coordination and communication with key staff from BCPS school districts.

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university and possess Florida Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification.

Additionally, the candidate should possess the following knowledge, skills and attributes:

+ Ability to work collaboratively as a team member with district leaders, faculty, and staff.

+ Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Plan and conduct effective meetings with high-level administrators.

+ Lead and facilitate professional learning of graduate students.

+ Demonstrate an understanding of current developments and trends in school leadership, especially those in Florida.

+ Demonstrate a clear understanding of school district organization and functions, especially in Broward County Public Schools.

+ Experience in educational leadership and project management, including knowledge of monitoring and implementing educational leadership policies and procedures in school, district, and higher education contexts.

+ Demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks at a time, coordinate meeting logistics, and provide administrative support.

+ Ability to develop a program grounded in a clearly recognized organizational culture and identity - shared by faculty, students, and partners – which has a sustained tradition of excellence among its graduates who demonstrate high-impact, ethical, and effective school leadership.

The College of Education at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from various backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

The successful candidate must have an earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field, from a regionally accredited college/university.

Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

College or Department:

College of Education

Location:

Davie

Work Days and Hours:

N/A

Application Deadline:

2025-05-31

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position is open until filled and may close without prior notice.

This position is subject to funding.

All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

Required Documents:

FAU’s Career Page permits the attachment of required/requested documentation.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required for submission, please combine additional documents into a single attachment to not exceed the maximum permitted.

The site permits the attachment of required/requested documentation. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter and curriculum vitae.

Transcripts:

The selected candidate for this position is required to submit an official transcript sent directly from the institution for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Similarly, for degrees from outside the United States, the evaluation by an organization belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES), with an indication of the documents the evaluation was prepared from (official transcripts, diplomas, dissertation abstracts) is required for the Provost’s credential file prior to the first day of employment. Transcripts must be issued to Florida Atlantic University, not to the individual applicant.

Background Screening:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.

Accommodations:

Individuals requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. 711

Florida Atlantic University is where your future begins.

With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, Florida Atlantic University is pushing the boundaries of higher education. At FAU, the faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art and technology in all disciplines. Student success, excellence and community engagement are some of our highest values as a university. These values are prominent throughout FAU's community and are essential to the employee experience. FAU is committed to the principles of engaged teaching, research and service, and reflects this commitment as a key Platform in its 2015 - 2025 Strategic Plan. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes. All persons aspiring to achieve excellence in the practice of these principles are encouraged to apply.

To learn more about the vision and mission of FAU, please visit: www.fau.edu

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Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communications assistance call 7-1-1.

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Florida Statute 1010.35 - Screening Foreign Researchers

Pursuant to Florida law, any applicant or student seeking employment in a research or research-related support position who is a citizen of a foreign country and not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of employment or training in China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela, or Syria is subject to additional screening. Applicants meeting those criteria will be required to provide the following information before any offer of employment can be made: every institution of higher education attended; all previous employment since the applicant’s 18th birthday; list of all published material, current and pending research funding from any source, including details about the research, your role, funding source, and amount; list and description of any non-university professional activities; any affiliation with an institution or program in a foreign country. Selected applicants will be required to provide additional information per the Statute, including a complete copy of your passport; and, if available, the most recently submitted DS-160 (Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application).

Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/equal access institution and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veterans status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance, call 7-1-1.