Duties

The Department of Leadership, Educational Psychology and Foundations (LEPF) at Northern Illinois University (NIU) is seeking qualified applicants for the anticipated position of Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Administration with expertise in school and district-level leadership. The LEPF department is one of six units in the College of Education at NIU and offers four administrative degrees: M.S.Ed., Principal Preparation; M.S.Ed., Chief School Business Official; Ed.S., Superintendent Preparation; and Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.

NIU is committed to maintaining its current position as the region’s premier preparatory institution for educational administrators and offering state-of-the-art programs to working professionals in a variety of delivery modes. We seek faculty who will embrace NIU’s mission of providing opportunities to a diverse student body through engaging them with access to high quality education and hands-on experiences in research and community partnerships.

The Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Administration will teach in-person and/or online graduate courses in educational administration, leadership, and policy in the Principal Preparation Program, the Superintendent Preparation Program, and occasionally the Chief School Business Official Preparation Program, and they will supervise graduate students during their required internships. The Clinical Assistant Professor will also provide service to the university, college, department, and professional community, including participating in recruitment, admissions decisions, serving on dissertation committees and/or curriculum committees.

• Teach graduate courses in the principal and superintendent licensure programs both online and in-person
• Supervise graduate student interns in administrator preparation programs
• Travel to intern sites
• Collaborate with school districts and professional associations both regionally and nationally
• Teach evenings and some weekends

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree
• Two years of experience as a school principal and two years of experience as a district leader in a PK-12 setting
• Hold a valid and current Illinois professional educator license endorsed for both the principalship and superintendency or current professional educator license with endorsements which are comparable to Illinois requirements
• Record of publication, presentations, and/or leadership in professional organizations or in other national, state, or local venues

Preferred Qualifications

• Beyond the minimum requirements, an additional three or more years of professional experience as either a superintendent or principal in a PK-12 setting
• Experience in teaching, mentoring, and supervising graduate student candidates particularly in both online and in-person settings
• Experience working with students, colleagues and communities from diverse backgrounds

Salary/Benefits

Commensurate with experience and qualifications, starting at $68,000; NIU offers a robust benefits package.

How to Apply

• Cover Letter addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae/Resume
• Names and contact information of three references
• Unofficial transcripts (official copies will be required prior to an offer)

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/87388

School District

https://www.cedu.niu.edu/lepf/

Position Website

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/87388

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

1/5/2026