Join a creative and innovative faculty in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Foundational Studies (CIFS) in the College of Education at Boise State University. We invite applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank focusing on educational leadership with interests in P-20 educational leadership.

We are looking for a visionary colleague who will collaborate with internal and external partners to develop and deliver high quality graduate programs that respond to a changing educational landscape. Our programs aim, through research, teaching, and service to our students, graduates, and partners to strengthen educational opportunities and outcomes for all students. We look to hire someone that will contribute to our philosophy of cultivating educational leaders dedicated to promoting innovation and socially equitable solutions for a variety of educational settings.

Key responsibilities for this role encompass teaching graduate courses, cultivating a robust research program supported by external funding sources, offering guidance and mentorship to graduate students, and actively participating in university and professional service activities. The successful candidate will join the faculty in the fall of 2024.

Department overview:

The College of Education and the CIFS department boasts a rich tradition of collaborative research within the college and in partnership with various university units, dedicated to enhancing the field of education and our local communities. Our unwavering commitment is to serve secondary and post secondary schools, educators, and students throughout Idaho, the region, and nation. The communities we serve are diverse and given our state we pay close attention to the needs of our rural communities. Our strategic location in the state capital affords our faculty a unique opportunity to actively engage in critical state-level dialogues that influence educational policy in Idaho and beyond.

The College of Education and Boise State University are steadfast in their dedication to providing resources that empower faculty members to advance their research, scholarly pursuits, and teaching endeavors. We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development.

About Boise State:

Boise State University is located along the banks of the Boise River and a short stroll from the state capitol. We are committed to an innovative, transformative, and equitable educational environment that supports student success, and advances Idaho and the world.

Boise State is building an inclusive community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, cultural contributions, work history, and perspectives create a rich and rewarding academic experience for our students. Applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities are welcomed.

Learn more about faculty careers at Boise State and the City of Boise.

Minimum qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational leadership or a closely related field,
• demonstrated potential for impactful scholarship or creative activity, for example, in the form of publications, grant writing, securing contracts, and sustained contributions to educational research,
• demonstrated ability or potential to partner with schools, school districts, post-secondary institutions, and other educational agencies,
• experience or potential for effective teaching across face to face, online, and hybrid environments,
• demonstrated commitment to equity of educational opportunity and respect for diversity,
• experience or potential for recruiting and advising students, and
• expertise in systems-level change to improve the experiences of diverse P-12 and/or higher education faculty, staff, students, and other stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications:

• experience as an educational administrator or leader at any educational level.
• experiences with integrated curriculum formats, and/or experiential learning,
• knowledge of national and state-level educational policies and systems, as well as current issues and trends in P-20,
• evidence of instructional leadership,
• evidence of scholarship related to P-20 educational leadership and improvement,
• evidence of experience seeking and/or integrating feedback from community partners
• demonstrated experience working with graduate students,
• relevant certification(s) and/or license(s)

Required application materials:

• Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee indicating your interests and qualifications for this position (maximum of 750 words)
• CV
• Unofficial transcripts
• Contact information for three professional references

Closing Date:

Position will remain open until March 5, 2024.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Rob Winslow (robinwinslow@boisestate.edu )