Clinical instructor

Position Summary

Clinical Instructor – EXEQ Program Director. Florida Atlantic University's College of Education Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology 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 is annually renewable. The formal office title of this Clinical Instructor position is EXEQ Program Director.

The Clinical Instructor, a full‑time faculty member of ELRM’s School Leaders (K‑12) Program, will support all aspects of EXEQ, a Florida Department of Education approved two‑year Master’s/Specialist program. EXEQ provides Level 1 Educational Leadership Certification in partnership with The School District of Palm Beach County for its program graduates. Since 2018, EXEQ has admitted cohorts of 20+ aspiring school leaders each year.

Responsibilities include overseeing and teaching graduate classes virtually and/or on FAU campus sites, serving as program advisor to Master’s/Specialist students, supervising EXEQ students in field work, scheduling courses, recruiting and helping in the hiring process and evaluation of program adjuncts, coordinating the EXEQ university‑district partnership, serving as a liaison between FAU’s School Leaders Program and PBCS, and serving on program/department/university committees as assigned.

The role also entails participating in the revision and continuous improvement of the Master’s/Specialist curriculum and coursework; actualizing and implementing recruitment and selection protocols and procedures; coordinating and implementing/delivery of professional development for Master’s/Specialist faculty and adjuncts; coordinating professional development provided by PBCS; holding monthly and extraordinary meetings with fellow Program Directors, School Leaders faculty, and ELRM faculty; and coordinating and communicating with key staff from PBCS school districts.

• Earned a doctorate in Educational Leadership or a related field from a regionally accredited college/university.
• Have been a school principal.
• 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.
• Understand current developments and trends in school leadership, especially those in Florida.
• Understand school district organization and functions, especially in the School District of Palm Beach County.
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal 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 culture and identity shared by faculty, students, and partners that has a sustained tradition of excellence among its graduates demonstrating high-impact, ethical, and effective school leadership.

Commensurate with Experience

College of Education

Boca Raton

N/A

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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) by completing the required employment application for this recruitment and submitting the related documents.

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