[ref. q08801300] Assistant/Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership
Overview:
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Graduate School of Business and Leadership (GSBL) at National Louis University seeks a dynamic, energetic, student-centered faculty member, for its EdD in Higher Education Leadership and Master of Higher Education Leadership.
This is a full-time (10-month) Professional Practice appointment at the Assistant Professor rank (or rank commensurate with qualifications and experience).
The incumbent will join a highly-engaged, change-forward and motivated Graduate School of Business and Leadership team. We are looking for an energetic, dedicated, empathic, and student-centered colleague who will thrive in our high-energy, collaborative learning environment built around NLU’s ten-year strategic plan which is focused on becoming a strong vibrant multi-disciplinary institution steeped in the values of innovation, access, excellence and equity.
ABOUT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP
The Graduate School of Business and Leadership at NLU currently offers nine Master’s Degree programs, the Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and a Doctorate of Business Administration. The Higher Education Leadership program director is a key player in the success of our students and academic functions.
As a private, not-for-profit institution, National Louis University is approaching our 140^th anniversary, NLU believes in providing access to educational opportunity, because we view education as our greatest lever for social and economic mobility.We are a professional learning community committed to continuous improvement and advocacy for all students. We believe that through education we can transform individuals, empower change, and build healthy communities.
The vision of our program states:
The Higher Education Leadership program lives into the founding mission of National Louis University by preparing students to advance educational justice in their communities through ethical, mission-oriented leadership in modern post-secondary institutions.Our students and faculty use evidence to respond to challenges and influence progress. We view higher education as a dynamic interconnected social institution responsible for advancing the public good.
Essential Responsibilities:
We are looking for a collaborative, dedicated, and student-centered colleague who will help us live into this mission, particularly in the following ways:
- Teaching:
- Delivery of master’s and doctoral level courses in Higher Education Leadership and related topics. Teaching may be both in person and online.
- Development of courses and learning experiences
- Course updates to the master online templates as necessary
- Participation in programmatic and student learning outcomes assessment.
- Passion for Student Success
- Contributions to continuous improvement of student outcomes in engagement, retention, graduation, and career advancement
- Active involvement in the programs, tools and events that enable students to learn and experience more about the field while pursuing their degree.
- Student advising, including advising on academic progress and professional goals
- Effective supervision of doctoral student research, to include chairing student dissertation committees
- Participation in doctoral colloquia
- Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Qualifications:
- Earned EdD or doctorate in Higher Education or related field.
- Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate experience both in teaching and in practice
- Record of effective teaching in higher education
- Record of effective teaching in online and hybrid/blended formats
- Research experience as evidenced by publications in journals, books, book chapters, white papers, or presentations to corporate, academic, or professional communities.
- Professionalism in and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse populations
- Commitment to student success, student professional growth, and effective professional advising.
- Experience in learning outcome assessment
- Experience using technology in teaching and course development
- Appropriate professional memberships
ABOUT NLU
National Louis University (NLU) is looking to honor its past while defining a bold new future as a contemporary, comprehensive university that prepares diverse students for sustained professional success with a deep commitment to Access, Excellence, Innovation and Equity.We are a pioneering community that uses innovation to improve outcomes. NLU questions the status quo and strives to adapt and evolve with the changing needs of its students. We are a community that cares about each other and our students and we work collaboratively, tirelessly and quickly to advance change in the service of students.
We have a long venerable history, but we are not typical. We seek to solve intractable social issues through education; we believe we have not succeeded until graduates achieve sustainable career related employment; and we foster a culture that promotes failing fast so that we may constantly improve our work.
Founded in 1886, National Louis University is a private not-for-profit university offering over 70 programs from short-term certificate through the doctoral level across its five colleges. The University serves over 10,000 students per year and has experienced unprecedented growth over the last several years.Most students are from Illinois, but the University also attracts students from throughout the U.S. and from around the world who take advantage of campus based, blended and online programming.
NLU is located in the center of Chicago’s downtown loop, across the street from the Art Institute, in an area which has been recognized as America’s largest campus with over 25 institutions and 50,000 students attending a college across the city.In addition, the University has two suburban locations and a Florida regional campus.
NLU Inclusion Statement:
National Louis University is deeply committed to serving its community, advancing access and equity, and ensuring that all individuals are welcomed and valued. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion remain at the core of who we are.These are more than just words to us: they are truly a way of life for the NLU community. We recognize that differences in abilities, age, ethnicity, gender (identity and expression), race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and background bring richness to our work environment.
We affirm diverse perspectives, innovative contributions, and authentic presentations of self from every member within the NLU community. We believe inclusion is grounded in the actions we intentionally take each day. Our goal is to inspire and empower NLU employees and community members to cultivate an environment where we collectively focus on uplifting and advancing our institutional culture.
Compensation and Benefits:
At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful.NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.
NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college. The ranges for each rank for the Graduate School of Business and Leadership are listed below:
2024 GSBL 10-Month Faculty Salary Ranges
Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.
Application Instructions:
Directions
Please address in your cover letter how your prior experiences prepared you to be successful in the duties included in the position portfolio. Please submit scans of official transcripts for all graduate degrees held with the application.
Please include the following with your application:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)
- Teaching Philosophy
Optional Additional Attachments:
- Sample Syllabus
- Additional Licenses/Certifications
- Course Evaluations
- Letters of Recommendation
Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department