Instructor I, Educational Leadership

Description

• New College of Florida invites applications for an instructional faculty position in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership program for Fall of 2027. This program is born out of a recognition that most masters in educational leadership and principal certificate programs focus on school operations and compliance while all the research indicates that instructional leadership is the fundamental leadership competency leading to excellent school outcomes.

• As New College of Florida strives to be the nation’s premier liberal arts college, this program represents a vital part of that mission. New College seeks to advance excellence in education on our campus, throughout our region, and beyond.

• We are a cohort-based program that ensures each graduate will be ready to lead schools that will put our country back in the running among the world’s top educational systems.

• The M.Ed. in Educational Leadership integrates the latest research and best practices in the cognitive science of learning with the timeless wisdom found in the Great Books of the Western World. This program will train current and aspiring academic leaders to provide the kind of instructional leadership that develops great teachers.

• Faculty in this program will teach in a graduate program that produces leaders who will be ready to create exceptional school culture, lead high performing school teams, and build talent that leads to outlier outcomes for students and families. This includes leading instruction of core classes and overseeing clinical coursework where future leaders will develop their teaching and leadership skills on the front lines.

• About New College

• New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think.

• Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written assessments are given instead of letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student having to complete a senior thesis to graduate.

• The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions.

• Applications will be accepted through January 15, 2027.

• New College of Florida, an Equal Opportunity Employer, complies with all federal, state, and Florida Board of Governors regulations. In accordance with state law, all employees are subject to a background check at the time of hiring.

• Examples of Duties

• Teaching and Scholarship Expectations

• The teaching load is three courses per semester. Faculty may also need to oversee internships and seminars required of the graduate students. The faculty member will be expected to work closely with the dean on the materials used and method of delivery of the courses. Must be willing to teach evening courses as needed.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Ph.D./Ed.D. in a relevant field by date of employment.

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a K-12 educational setting.

• Experience teaching the Great Books of the Western World.

• Experience in classical education.

• Familiarity with the history of education in the west.

• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

• New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

• Benefits vary by position, please visit for more information.