Overview

THE OPPORTUNITY

 

The National College of Education (NCE) at National Louis University (NLU) seeks a dynamic educator with demonstrated expertise in educational leadership to join its faculty as Director of Advanced Professional Programs. This is a full-time 12-month administrative faculty position, Professional Practice track, rank commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

NLU’s School of Advanced Professional Programs serves PK-12 educators by offering a variety of degree programs including M.Ed./Ed.S in Curriculum and Instruction, Reading, Learning Sciences, School Psychology, endorsements in Advanced Special Education, ESL and Bilingual Education, and an Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning. The Advanced Professional Programs are offered using a combination of modality and methods, suited for working educators who seek to advance their careers.

 

We currently seek a leader to oversee all Advanced Professional (AP) Programs within the National College of Education, and to coordinate closely with other doctoral and advanced programs, as well as initial teacher preparation. The Director is the lead administrative and academic advocate for the AP Programs and works closely with the chair of each individual program to ensure the highest levels of academic excellence, fiscal integrity, student success, and faculty support. Equity in education is a primary focus of all NCE programs, the ability to drive the University’s equity goals through its AP Programs will be a priority focus of the successful applicant.

 

We are seeking a proven scholar and practitioner with extensive understanding of the contemporary field of education. The ideal candidate will combine demonstrated experience/knowledge of PK-12 education and higher education institutions, structures and systems. This position spans development and implementation of programs and curricula for the preparation of prospective curriculum directors, reading specialists, school psychologists, and leaders.

 

 

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership, management and administrative oversight to NCE Advanced Professional Programs, including faculty and adjunct faculty workload management, curriculum, assessment, scheduling, and technology development.
• Lead the Advanced Professional Program development, management and partnership coordination, including working collaboratively with external stakeholders to ensure program design meets employer needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program improvement by collaborating with faculty in program and unit level evaluation, to develop program reports, assessment protocols, and cross-disciplinary curriculum work.
• Serve as a coach, mentor and instructional leader for a high-performing unit of experienced college faculty, leading the continuous improvement of evidence-based instructional effectiveness, curriculum development by faculty teams, the conduct of formative, growth-oriented faculty performance review processes and the supportive professional growth of our faculty as teachers and researchers.
• Support faculty scholarship and development and engages in an active program of scholarship related to areas of expertise. Provide oversight as appropriate to faculty teaching success, advising and student supports.
• Teach courses at the master’s specialist and doctoral levels and supervise dissertation research by doctoral candidates in leadership-related programs.
• Oversee faculty supervision of graduate field-based experiences.
• Advocate for effective use of digital learning technologies including D2L and other University supported technology platforms.
• Support University marketing and enrollment management processes.
• Engage in the learning-community life of National Louis University through engagement in meetings, committees, professional development, and collaborative projects with faculty and staff.
• Fulfill other faculty duties in research and scholarship, service, professional development and engagement domains.

 

***Priority consideration will be given to applications received by August 17th, 2026***Position will be based out of the NLU Wheeling (IL) or Chicago Campus, and will require some flexibility to teach/visit all of our Chicagoland campuses depending on need

Qualifications

• Possess an earned doctorate in Education, or a related field with preference given to expertise in one of the specialty areas related to K-12 student support services represented in the Advanced Professional Program portfolio.
• Have experience in conducting applied research in classrooms/school/district settings, and higher education teaching experience commensurate with rank.
• Have at least three years of leadership experience in education settings.
• Document a professional history of progressive leadership responsibilities and attainment of institutional goals.
• Model excellence in teaching with a strong foundation in implementing innovations including service delivery models for specialists, multidisciplinary teaming, consultation, program leadership and evaluation.
• Demonstrate experience and skill in both face-to-face and online teaching with adult learners.

 

 

Compensation and Benefits

At National Louis University, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Opportunities. Additional information regarding full-time faculty benefits can be found here.

 

NLU Faculty salaries are based on rank within each college.  The ranges for each rank for the National College of Education are listed below:

 

2025 NCE 10-Month Faculty Salary Ranges

 

Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.  Offers are based on multiple factors permitted by law, including but not limited to: budgetary considerations, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, current/previous faculty rank, market considerations, tenure and standing with the university (applicable to current employees), and internal equity.

Application Instructions

Please include the following with your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (Official or Unofficial)

Optional Additional Attachments:

• Teaching Philosophy
• Sample Syllabus
• Additional Licenses/Certifications
• Course Evaluations
• Letters of Recommendation

Please note: Upon hire, official transcripts are required and must be sent from the institution(s) directly to the HR Department