The School of Education and Human Development (EHD) at the University of Virginia invites applications for an academic general faculty member at the Associate Professor level. This is a tenure-ineligible 12-month salaried appointment based in a nationally top-ranked program, Administration and Supervision (A&S), in the Department of Leadership, Foundations, and Policy (https://education.virginia.edu/offices-departments/education-leadership-foundations-policy) . We are seeking an experienced educator and excellent instructor who will teach in both the M.Ed. (https://education.virginia.edu/academics/programs/administration-supervision-med-master-education) and Ed.

D. (https://education.virginia.edu/academics/programs/administration-supervision-edd-doctor-education) degree programs, mentor Ed.

D. students through their culminating capstone work, and serve as a faculty advisor for both programs. In addition, successful candidates will have experience with building and maintaining partnerships with schools and districts, along with contributing to the development of leadership preparation programs. We also seek a candidate whose work bridges theory, research, and practice; and who views training a new generation of leaders and supporting existing leaders as ways to cultivate school and system transformation. The School of Education and Human Development offers a rich intellectual and collaborative environment for researching the preparation, development, practice, and impact of educational leaders. Opportunities for collaboration, partnership, and research are available through the K-12 Advisory Council (https://education.virginia.edu/research-initiatives/partnerships/uva-k-12-advisory-council) , a 125-district outreach initiative sponsored by EHD; as well as a range of partnerships with several K-12 Virginia school divisions and the Virginia Department of Education. Several well-established research centers at the School offer additional collaboration opportunities in educational policy (EdPolicyWorks (https://education.virginia.edu/research-initiatives/research-centers-labs/edpolicyworks) ), research on teaching and learning (CASTL (https://education.virginia.edu/research-initiatives/research-centers-labs/center-advanced-study-teaching-and-learning) ), and adolescent development and well-being (Youth-Nex (https://education.virginia.edu/research-initiatives/research-centers-labs/youth-nex) ). The UVA Partnership for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE (https://www.darden.virginia.edu/uva-ple) ), a joint venture of the UVA Darden School of Business and EHD, presents sustained professional learning for district-level leaders to implement systemic change. The School and University provide opportunities for formal involvement in leadership-related initiatives across the University, such as at the Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy and the Darden School of Business. Duties as a faculty member in EHD include engagement in faculty governance, service to the broader community, and offering service as well as taking the lead in forming partnerships at the departmental, school, university, governmental, and/or community level. Duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to teaching, advising, mentoring and participation in program, departmental and school meetings are to be conducted primarily on-Grounds and in-person at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. Charlottesville, VA is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is consistently listed among the top cities in the country in national rankings of the most desirable places to live. It brings together the best of many worlds, offering the livability and community of a small city with the amenities and cultural attractions (e.g., regular literary, film, musical, and theatrical festivals) of a metropolis. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.

edu/life/charlottesville and https:

//embarkcva.com/ .

• Required Qualifications and Experience:

• + Earned doctorate in educational leadership or administration, or a related field, + Two or more years of teaching experience in higher education, + Three or more years of leadership experience in PK12 Education.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• + Experience working closely with school and district leaders in multi-year partnerships, + Experience advising student research and scholarship in educational leadership and school improvement, + Experience with assessment of educational outcomes including CAEP accreditation, + Two or more years of teaching experience in higher education using on-line and/or hybrid formats, + Two or more years of experience in leadership position at the building or district level in PK12 education, + A demonstrated commitment to teaching, research, and service that contributes to advancing outcomes for children and youth who often face the greatest difficulty in school (e.

g., students with special needs, English Learners), + Demonstrated effectiveness as a member of a collaborative program area team. Complete an application online (https://apply.interfolio.com/190670) (https://apply.interfolio.com/190670) and attach: + A current curriculum vita + Cover Letter + Statement of teaching philosophy + Contact information for three professional references. (References will not be contacted until after in-person interviews are conducted.) The University of Virginia's Mission Statement (https://provost.virginia.edu/faculty-handbook/mission-statement-university-virginia) affirms its enduring commitment to a vibrant and unique residential learning environment marked by the free and collegial exchange of ideas; unwavering support of a collaborative, diverse community bound together by distinctive foundational values of honor, integrity, trust, and respect; and universal dedication to excellence and affordable access.

• As part of your application, please describe your potential contributions to any aspect of this mission.
• Please focus upon your work skills and experience.

In doing so, you may choose to refer to your personal perspective, but the focus of our consideration is on your potential contributions through skills and experience, rather than personal opinions or beliefs. Review of applications will begin in early October, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For questions about the position, please contact search committee chair Professor Jaime Stacy at js5zh@virginia.edu . For questions about the application process, please contact Raj Seneviratne, Director, Faculty Affairs, at rs9c@virginia.edu . The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment (https://eocr.virginia.edu/notice-non-discrimination-and-equal-opportunity) .

• The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit
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