Assistant Professor, Educational Administration

University of Saskatchewan

The College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan invites applications from qualified individuals for a full time, tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank in the Department of Educational Administration.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. This U15 University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 24,000.
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The Department of Educational Administration is a thriving department with a responsibility for undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department of Educational Administration has one of the largest cohorts of graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan. We deliver Master’s, PhD and EdD programs that focus on educational administration, leadership and governance to approximately 400 graduate students pursuing Master’s, EdD, and PhD programs. The Department maintains long-established partnerships with community agencies and cross-campus departments.


The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programming in the areas of:
• Educational policy, governance, finance, ethics, and law;
• Educational research methods;
• Educational system improvement, organizational development, and effectiveness;
• Leadership for the enhancement of teaching and learning;
• Leadership in rural education; and
• International and comparative education studies.
• Pre-K-12 educational systems;
• Indigenous educational leadership, governance, and organizational development;
• Post-secondary institutions;
• Public and social sectors; and
• International education systems.

Research and community engagement opportunities within the Department and College include those facilitated through the Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (SELU) and the editorial office of the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy (CJEAP).
Qualifications
We are seeking a candidate who has an earned doctoral degree in educational administration, educational leadership, or equivalent. Preference will be given to those who have a strong program of research, evidence of external funding or potential to acquire external funding, ability to supervise Master’s and PhD students, and interest in working with Indigenous and international communities. Additionally, preference will be given to candidates who align with departmental and university priorities in the areas: of Indigenization; internationalization; equity, diversity, and inclusion; and leadership for sustainability.

Salary bands for this position are as follows:

Assistant Professor: $99,945 to $120,099

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae; names and contact information of three references, and any supporting documents to:

Dr. Paul Newton, Department Head
3081 College of Education
28 Campus Drive
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 0X1
Telephone: (306) 966-7619
Email: jennifer.kovar@usask.ca

Review of applications will begin six weeks from the date of posting; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 1, 2024.

Employment Group: USFA
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Posted Date: May 8, 2024
Closing Date: Until Filled
Number of Openings: 1


The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthening these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.