Term Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership Principal Preparation

The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) School of Education invites applications for a part-time, term Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, beginning in the upcoming academic year. The School prepares educators and educational leaders who serve rural and urban communities across Alaska, working closely with P–12 districts and community partners to ensure preparation reflects Alaska’s unique contexts.

The faculty member will teach graduate-level Educational Leadership courses, advise students, supervise internships, and hold office hours aligned with course assignments. Teaching students in person on campus each June and July is an expectation of this position. A key responsibility is leading the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the Registered Education Apprenticeship for Alaskan Leaders (REAAL) through statewide partnerships and in alignment with accreditation requirements.

To thrive in this role, you will design high-quality learning experiences for adult learners across face-to-face, hybrid, and distance formats, using technology effectively to support instruction. You will strengthen curriculum and program outcomes through evidence-informed continuous improvement, and you will build a collaborative learning environment that encourages active engagement.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential, along with the ability to collaborate with internal and external partners. Travel to rural and urban sites across Alaska is required for candidate supervision and program-related work. Participation in University and community service, including committee work, is expected.

Qualifications include experience as a building-level principal and district-level leader, experience designing and delivering professional learning, and familiarity with academic program design. Knowledge of CAEP accreditation and NELP standards is strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach and work effectively with Indigenous peoples and individuals from a wide range of cultural and educational backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field is preferred; however, applicants who hold a master’s in an area that is relevant for the position will be considered.
Must hold a school administrator's license in a U.S. state and be able to obtain an Alaska Type B certificate.
At least three (3) years of experience as a school-based educational leader.
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience working in a certified position within public education systems.

Position Details:

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered in accordance with UA regulations. There is an on-campus requirement for a couple of weeks in June and July. Remote work within Alaska may be considered on a case by case basis during the regular academic year. This is a part-time, term funded position, based on a 9-month contract with additional requirements for teaching in-person, on-campus in Juneau in June and July annually. The position offers both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, faculty time off, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. Salary will be aligned with qualifications and experience. 

The following are required documents for applicants to upload with their online application:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume or CV
3. Three Professional References, including name, email, and phone number
4. Unofficial Transcripts (official transcripts will be required if hired)
5. Teaching Philosophy Statement

Review of applicants will begin immediately. To ensure full consideration, you must apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time, on 02/22/2026.

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Michelle Nakamura, UAS School of Education HR Coordinator, at mlnakamura@alaska.edu.

This position is term-funded and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

The University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution.  The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.