Clinical Faculty Educational Leadership

Advertising Pay Range Commensurate with experience. Summer contracts to be negotiated annually with the Dean.

Location

Primary Division/College

Primary Division/College College of Education, Health & Human Sciences

Primary Unit

Primary Unit Leadership and Counseling

Employee Category

Employee Category Faculty

Classification Group Title

Classification Group Title Clinical Faculty

Position Control Number

Position Control Number 2604

Suffix 00

Contingency Code Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis

Contract Basis Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

Anticipated Contract Start Date 08/17/2026

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Rank

Extension Type

Extension Type Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type

Administrative Appointment Type Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

The Department of Leadership and Counseling at the University of Idaho is seeking a non-tenure track Clinical Faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor to join our Educational Leadership team. This 9-month position is designed for a dynamic educator and practitioner committed to preparing future K-12 administrators, including principals, superintendents, and directors of special education.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality instruction and mentorship
• Engaging in community outreach and service activities
• Contributing to program, department, and college-level committees and events

We are seeking a candidate who can contribute significantly to our mission to develop effective educational leaders for Idaho’s schools and beyond. The role emphasizes teaching excellence with no research responsibilities.

This position has a flexible work location; the candidate has the option of working out of our Boise, Coeur d’Alene, or Moscow campuses.

Minimum Education/Degree Required Listed degree qualification is required at time of hire.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or closely related field.
• Experience teaching courses or facilitating professional development workshops aligned to preparation standards and state certification requirements for principal, superintendent, and special education director positions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful, contracted K-12 administrative experience as a principal, assistant principal, central office administrator, superintendent/assistant superintendent, or special education director/assistant director.
• Recent leadership experience in building- or district-level roles, including mentoring or supervision of principals, special education programs, finance, HR, facilities, or school improvement.
• Demonstrated experience teaching online graduate-level educational leadership courses, including course design, assessment, and supervision of field-based learning.
• Demonstrated success partnering with districts, state agencies, or cooperatives on leadership pipelines, accreditation, or improvement initiatives.
• Expertise in one or more high-need domains: instructional leadership and MTSS ; special education law and compliance; school law and policy; data-informed improvement; budgeting and resource allocation; community engagement and board relations; facilities and operations.
• Evidence of improving student outcomes, school/district systems, or special education compliance and services through prior leadership roles.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date

Posting Date 01/26/2026

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is open until filled. However, applications received on or before February 13, 2026, will receive first consideration.
• Applicants, please include (1) current curriculum vitae, (2) cover letter specifically addressing the candidate’s experience related to the required and preferred qualifications (3) names and contact information for three references, (4) unofficial transcripts, (5) 1-page maximum teaching philosophy, and (6) optional evidence of relevant administrative licensure. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets required qualifications.
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