Head of Department of Education (University of Pennsylvania)

Description Located in Philadelphia, Penn GSE is dedicated to supporting preK-12 educational leadership locally, as well as nationally and globally. We are looking for a colleague to contribute to this work through innovative research that aids educational leaders to support learning and school climate, redress social inequalities, and improve the life-long outcomes that are fundamental to the public provision of education. The individual will also provide leadership in GSE’s efforts to interweave research and practice into its preK-12 educational leadership programs and centers. In particular, Penn GSE seeks a scholar whose research contributes knowledge to the field while also informing school, district, and/or system leaders in areas such as: Organizing supports for equity and ongoing improvement Navigating political and societal demands on schools Strengthening instruction through professional learning and/or coaching Resource allocations Building and sustaining inclusive school environments Educator recruitment, development, and retention The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated success working with preK-12 educational leaders at the school, district, state, or federal levels through partnerships or collaborations aimed at improving outcomes for students, educators, and local communities. We welcome candidates representing different disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches. Qualifications The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate and – commensurate with experience – an outstanding record of research, funding productivity, and teaching expertise focusing on preK-12 educational leadership, with attention to the ways in which educational leaders work to promote opportunity, equity, and excellence. Application Instructions The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 27, 2025, and will continue reviewing submissions until the position is filled. Please submit the following documents online through Interfolio: Curriculum vitae Cover letter Research statement Statement of teaching philosophy Names of three references Three writing samples or publications For questions, please contact the Office of Research and Faculty Affairs at facultyaffairs@gse.upenn.edu. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Description

Located in Philadelphia, Penn GSE is dedicated to supporting preK-12 educational leadership locally, as well as nationally and globally. We are looking for a colleague to contribute to this work through innovative research that aids educational leaders to support learning and school climate, redress social inequalities, and improve the life-long outcomes that are fundamental to the public provision of education. The individual will also provide leadership in GSE’s efforts to interweave research and practice into its preK-12 educational leadership programs and centers.

In particular, Penn GSE seeks a scholar whose research contributes knowledge to the field while also informing school, district, and/or system leaders in areas such as:

Organizing supports for equity and ongoing improvement
Navigating political and societal demands on schools
Strengthening instruction through professional learning and/or coaching
Resource allocations
Building and sustaining inclusive school environments
Educator recruitment, development, and retention

The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated success working with preK-12 educational leaders at the school, district, state, or federal levels through partnerships or collaborations aimed at improving outcomes for students, educators, and local communities. We welcome candidates representing different disciplinary perspectives and methodological approaches.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an earned doctorate and – commensurate with experience – an outstanding record of research, funding productivity, and teaching expertise focusing on preK-12 educational leadership, with attention to the ways in which educational leaders work to promote opportunity, equity, and excellence.

Application Instructions

The search committee will begin reviewing applications on October 27, 2025, and will continue reviewing submissions until the position is filled.

Please submit the following documents online through Interfolio: