University of Maine College of EDHD
College of Education and Human Development
Rural Educator Resilience Project
The College of Education and Human Development Leader-in-Residence is responsible for recruitment, teaching, and administration related to programming in the Rural Educator Resilience Project. This project is designed to sustain and strengthen Maine’s teacher and school principal workforce, particularly in its most rural and isolated areas, with high-impact, evidence-based practices. This two-year, fixed-length position is funded by Congressionally- Directed Spending allocated to the University of Maine.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration (60%)
· Co-design two-year program of supports for rural school leaders in collaboration with Educational Leadership Faculty
· Lead recruitment of rural school and teacher leaders for program participation
· Collaborate with Director of Field Experiences and Teacher Preparation and Director of the Center for Applied Research on Education and Schools with building relationships with schools for research and practice partnerships
· Organize annual convening focused on rural school leadership for Educational Leadership students and external stakeholders in collaboration with the New England Rural Education Hub
· Support Educational Leadership program development and curriculum refinement to respond to needs from the field
· Coordinate with other strands of CDS work (Teacher Leadership and New Teacher Induction)
Teaching (40%)
· Teach 1 course, or the equivalent of 3 credits, per semester in the Educational Leadership program
· Organize and lead professional development sessions
· Visit, mentor, and coach school leader fellows in alignment with course and program expectation
· Support COEHD faculty instruction through guest lecturing and occasional co-teaching
· Facilitate small group coaching with program fellows
· Serve as a reader on dissertation committees
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Earned Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Education or related field
● Minimum (3) years of experience as a school or district administrator
● Minimum (3) years of experience as a pK-12 educator
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Experience coaching adult learners
· Familiarity with the University of Maine Educational Leadership program
· Experience working with rural schools and communities in Maine
· Experience successfully coordinating with cross-sector stakeholders
· Understanding of the current Maine educational policy landscape
· Communicates a clear philosophy of equitable rural school leadership
*Other Information: *
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1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.
Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
For full consideration, materials must be submitted by September 18, 2024.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).
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Job Details
Posted On: September 4, 2024
Closing Date: October 3, 2024
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