Principal Lecturer: Teacher Education and Administration at University of North Texas in Denton, Texas

Job Description:

Title: Principal Lecturer: Teacher Education and Administration

Employee Classification: Principal Lecturer (Continuing

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Education

Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.00

Retirement Eligibility: ORP Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University of North Texas is a Tier One Research University in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex - the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. This dynamic region is seeing explosive growth, demographically and economically, with several of the fastest-growing municipalities in the nation, and is host to countless excellent restaurants, parks and outdoor opportunities, cultural institutions of all types, and globally diverse populations. UNT is located only 26 miles north of DFW International Airport. At more than 40,000 students, UNT is one of the nation's largest universities, is highly diverse and is ranked in the top 8% of USA universities based on racial, geographic, gender, and age diversity and among the nation's top 100 universities for social mobility and ethnic diversity (U.S. News & World Report, 2020 College Rankings). UNT is among a very few universities to be a Research 1 University and also a Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).


The Educational Leadership program emphasizes current theory and research to inform educational leaders as they make decisions regarding positive school culture, effective teaching practices, and student achievement. We offer master's and doctoral degrees as well as principal and superintendent certification. Courses are presented in in-person and online formats.


UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

A Principal Lecturer is a professional faculty member possessing the necessary academic credentials to teach assigned graduate-level courses in Educational Leadership, with a primary focus on teaching and service responsibilities with no research-associated tasks. The candidate will advise both master's and doctoral students. The individual may supervise students in the practicum courses and work on various aspects of the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) and Principals Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) for the department.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a doctoral degree related to school leadership and leadership experience working with principals and central office administrators in school districts.

Preferred Qualifications

Preference will be given to those who have

(a) taught educational leadership courses at the master's and doctoral degree level

(b)experience with the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) and Principals Assessment for School Leaders (PASL) and (c) have extensive experience working with district administration.


The candidate will have experience developing and teaching courses in on-line programs.


The candidate will have experience in working with doctoral dissertations.

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Teaching certification (in any state) and mid-management administration certification (in any state) are required. Superintendent (preferred).

Work Schedule:

varies based on assignment

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

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