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The Division of Education and Leadership (DEL) in the College of Arts and Sciences at Shenandoah University seeks a dynamic and dedicated individual to serve as Director of Licensure & Accreditation and Assistant Professor of Leadership. This is a full-time graduate faculty benefited position located near SU’s main campus in Winchester, VA.

Position Responsibilities

+ Serve as the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) liaison/licensure officer for SU’s Educator Preparation Provider (EPP).

+ Lead accreditation and accountability cycles, including CAEP self-studies, annual measures, site-visit planning and logistics, and ongoing documentation in collaboration with DEL faculty and P–12 partners.

+ Manage Title II reporting and ensure accuracy and timely submission of all state and federal compliance reports.

+ Supervise licensure and field operations in coordination with relevant DEL staff and faculty leads.

+ Coordinate assessment and data processes (e.g., instruments, dashboards, timelines) and steward continuous improvement across the EPP.

+ Teach graduate courses in Leadership (face-to-face, hybrid, and online as scheduled).

+ Chair and serve on doctoral dissertation committees; advise and mentor graduate students.

+ Engage in collegial service at the program, division, college, and university levels (e.g., committees, program development, recruitment).

+ Maintain a focused scholarly agenda consistent with graduate faculty expectations.

Required Skills

+ Earned a doctorate (EdD or PhD) in Educational Leadership or a closely related field by the start date.

+ Eligibility for graduate faculty status and ability to chair doctoral dissertations.

+ Working knowledge of VDOE licensure regulations and CAEP standards, or demonstrated capacity to learn them rapidly with structured onboarding.

+ Demonstrated college-level teaching experience (in-person and/or online).

+ Proven accuracy in compliance/data tasks (e.g., reports, spreadsheets, timelines) and strong professional communication and collaboration skills.

How to Apply:

The Complete application submissions will include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Inquiries for the Position Should Be Addressed to: Sarah Daniel, Director, Division of Education and Leadership, [email protected] The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

**Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

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