Endowed Professor / Distinguished Scholar

About the role

The university seeks an Endowed Professor/Distinguished Scholar to lead and expand teacher education initiatives. This senior academic position will guide program development, foster community partnerships, and maintain an active research agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement a rural teacher and administrator training program in collaboration with local school districts.
• Establish summer institutes and professional development workshops for K‑12 educators, administrators, and school boards.
• Develop and teach advanced training courses for teacher preparation.
• Secure external funding and manage grant activities to support educational initiatives.
• Participate on university, state, and local committees, boards, and task forces.
• Deliver presentations and in‑service training to community stakeholders.

Required profile

• Doctorate in Education or a closely related field.
• Established record of scholarly contributions, including publications, grants, and national recognition in teacher education.
• Demonstrated experience integrating technology into high‑needs teacher preparation programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building effective relationships on and off campus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time faculty appointment.
• Opportunities for research funding and scholarly collaboration.
• Engagement with diverse educational communities.