EdD Director

The Johns Hopkins University School of Education seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative colleague in Quantitative Research Methods and/or Emerging Technologies in Education. This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. This person will also serve as the Director of the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program for a renewable three-year term. As Director, this person will manage and provide strategic vision and direction for our asynchronous online EdD program, preparing education practitioners globally to lead positive, sustained change. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional program leader, an innovative online educator, and a productive scholar who can balance thought leadership with the practical management of program operations.

The vision of the Johns Hopkins EdD program is to prepare professionals across the country and around the world to think critically about problems within their organizational settings and communities, and develop deep understanding and insights to lead positive, sustained change within those settings. The selected program has newly designed areas of focus on topics ranging from learning design and technology to education entrepreneurship. The program enrolls approximately 75 new students each year from a range of geographic locations, academic and professional backgrounds and career interests. Graduates from our EdD program work in diverse areas, including executive roles in educational organizations and start-ups, leadership in K-12 school districts and systems, or as consultants and entrepreneurs in specialized education and non-education fields. The EdD program is supported by a full-time staff member and a department coordinator. Academic Affairs provides support for recruitment, assessment, student services, advising, and instructional design.

The EdD Initiative Scholarship - the result of a generous gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies - offers need-based scholarship support to Johns Hopkins EdD students for up to three years of study. The opportunity to secure funding alleviates concerns about balancing tuition costs with personal and professional obligations. The commitment to providing financial aid reflects the institution's dedication to supporting learners and preparing them to address complex challenges in education.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

The EdD Director's role is a blend of academic leadership, program management, and faculty responsibilities. The successful candidate will have evidence of successful work with a diverse, talented student population and a proven ability to foster an inclusive learning environment. The duties include, but are not limited to:

Academic Leadership & Strategic Vision

• Provide visionary leadership for the EdD program, aligning its goals with the School and University's mission.
• Serve as the program's collaborative thought leader, elevating its reputation and attracting top-tier students and faculty.
• Lead the continuous improvement of the program, curriculum, and assessment plan to ensure academic quality and relevance.
• Collaborate with the department chair and faculty across departments to foster a vibrant, high-quality learning community.

Program Management & Faculty Support

• Manage the recruitment, hiring, and ongoing support of adjunct faculty, overseeing teaching quality and performance.
• Convene regular faculty meetings to build community, share information, and ensure faculty representation in decision-making.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs and other university partners to manage student recruitment, annual admissions, up-to-date program handbooks, and annual course catalogs.
• Maintain fiscal awareness and responsibility in collaboration with department chairs to ensure effective resource allocation.
• Collaborate with student working groups around initiatives, including the annual in-person Residency/New Student Orientation.
• Manage course scheduling, the timely development of new and updated courses for the program, and the timely release of courses each semester.

Faculty Duties

• Conduct original, externally funded research, and publish scholarly work commensurate with a tenured appointment at Johns Hopkins University.
• Fulfill expected faculty duties in teaching and service, which may include contributing to other School of Education programs. Teaching expectations may be in-person or online.
• Develop innovative courses for the EdD or other programs as needed. Courses across the school can be cross listed to support multiple programs.
• Mentor doctoral students and supervise doctoral research in the EdD program.
• Participate in key program events, including the annual summer residency and graduation ceremonies.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• An earned doctorate in education or social sciences from an accredited university.
• An active scholarship agenda with publication and external funding history that meets the requirements for appointment as Associate or Full Professor at JHU.
• Evidence of expertise in quantitative research methods and/or emerging education technologies.
• Significant leadership and administrative experience at a research university.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty members, and staff at all levels.
• Experience with best practices in online teaching.
• Evidence of effective teaching across multiple modalities.
• Evidence of effective advising and mentoring of applied doctoral research projects.

Preferred qualifications:

• An established scholarly record in in one or more of the following areas: advanced statistical methods (e.g., multilevel modeling, discontinuity designs), educational data science and learning analytics, data visualization for educational research, or emerging technologies in education.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in online graduate program administration, with a proven track record of strategic planning, curriculum innovation, and fostering student success in asynchronous learning environments.

As one of nine academic units that comprise Johns Hopkins University, a globally recognized and productive research institution, the highly ranked School of Education is poised to make investments in scholars, researchers, and clinicians capable of reforming 21st-century education and strengthening communities. SOE graduate programs seek to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of students as they lead efforts to build new opportunities in varied educational contexts. Through multidisciplinary lenses, SOE educates leaders who will promote innovation in the paradigms, strategies, values, and cultures of their individual professional contexts. The goal is to provide powerful graduate educational experiences in an environment of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Application Instructions

Application materials should include the following:

• A curriculum vitae.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your alignment with the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Candidates should provide, in a single document, a research and teaching statement describing their interest and qualifications for the position, including information that describes relevant experiences and understanding of the School's mission, vision, and values.
• List of three references with contact information. References will not be contacted without prior permission.

Salary Range: Associate Professor: $123,002 - $179,905, Full Professor: $140,009 - $214,580

The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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