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UNT System 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.
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Posting Title
Executive in Residence – Teacher Education & Administration
Department: UNT-Teacher Education & Admin-132330
College/School
College of Education
Job Location: Denton
Full Time/Part Time: Part-Time
Retirement Eligibility
ORP Eligible
Additional Retirement Information
For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php.
Department Summary
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 over 42,000 students, UNT is one of the nation’s largest universities and was recently designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. It 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 has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSls and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.
Position Summary
The Department of Teacher Education and Administration (TE&A) in the College of Education at The University of North Texas (UNT) seeks an Executive in Residence in Educational Leadership, beginning Fall 2024. This appointment is a professional track, one-year appointment with the possibility of annual renewal. Of particular interest to the College of Education are candidates who are committed to improving people’s lives through powerful learning, social-motional wellness, physical health, and civic engagement. This is a part-time position at 50% FTE.
Similarly, the College of Education is interested in candidates who have experience in and commitment to preparing scholar practitioners as change agents, to lead the transformation of complex systems and organizations through scholarly inquiry and the resolution of problems of practice and policy in educational settings. The position requires experience as a school superintendent with knowledge of superintendent competencies and expertise in school districts in major metropolitan areas in Texas.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to teach masters and doctoral courses (offered at the UNT campus and other off-site locations and online); advise graduate students and supervise graduate students in internships as needed; serve on and chair doctoral committees; and provide service to the Department, College, University, community constituencies, K-12 systems and professional organizations. Summer teaching is contingent on student demand and funding. Of particular importance will be outreach to K-12 systems including establishing strong, mutually beneficial networks and partnerships; serving as liaison for field-based work between districts and the university, including the facilitation of research projects between university faculty and K-12, organizing and leading symposia and conferences relevant to current problems of practice; recruitment of graduate students.
Minimum Qualifications
- Earned doctorate with emphasis in Educational Leadership or a closely related field;
- Evidence of a scholarly activity
- Experience as district superintendent
- Experience in K-12 education and/or educational systems similar to those found in Texas.
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellence in college-level teaching
- Scholarly focus on topics of contemporary urgency
- Regional, State, or National-level recognition.
Physical Requirements: Ability to communicate
Security Sensitive: This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle: No
Posting Number: F1373P
The University of North Texas is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to diversity in its employment and educational programs, thereby creating a welcoming environment for everyone.