Chair, UVA K-12 Advisory Council (Faculty Wage)

Chair, UVA K-12 Advisory Council (Faculty Wage Position)

School of Education and Human Development
University of Virginia

The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development (EHD) invites applications for a faculty wage position to serve as Chair of the UVA K-12 Advisory Council, one of EHD's signature outreach partnerships with school divisions across the Commonwealth.

This position provides strategic leadership for the Council and supports EHD's mission to strengthen research-practice partnerships, elevate leadership development, and respond to statewide educational needs. The Chair holds a faculty wage appointment and may also engage in in teaching, mentoring, and program support within EHD.

Responsibilities

Leadership of the K-12 Advisory Council

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Advisory Council, including development of an annual Work Plan and meeting themes.
• Lead and support the Council Steering Committee, reviewing membership annually based on superintendent turnover and statewide needs
• Serve as a primary representative of the Council to educational and policy leaders across Virginia.

Council Meeting Planning and Facilitation

• Collaborate with the Dean's Office, SCOPE Director, and EHD staff to plan and deliver three annual Council meetings.
• Identify and prepare faculty and practitioner presenters who connect research to pressing problems of practice.
• Facilitate Council meetings to ensure meaningful engagement, productive discussion, and effective time management.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including communication with presenters and post meeting materials distribution.

Faculty, Superintendent, and District Engagement

• Serve as a liaison for UVA faculty seeking practitioner input or Council participation for research efforts.
• Maintain relationships with superintendents statewide and communicate the value of Council involvement.
• Monitor superintendent transitions and coordinate updates to Council membership lists and communications.

Teaching and Academic Engagement

• Engage with the Administration and Supervision program area; attend program meetings as requested.
• Teach in the program as appropriate and serve on dissertation or capstone committees.

SCOPE Leadership Development Collaboration

• Promote SCOPE as the Council's signature leadership development initiative.
• Support cohort recruitment, launch, and graduation events.
• Serve as SCOPE faculty and contribute to cohort learning experiences.

Broader Institutional and Statewide Engagement

• Represent the Council as a key outreach arm of EHD to the professional field.
• Support identification of superintendent advocates for institutional visibility efforts.
• Collaborate with School leadership to identify and support opportunities for statewide convenings or policy-focused summits.

Required Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience with no less than 5 years in K-12 education preferably as a superintendent or district-level executive.
• Demonstrated credibility and strong relationships within Virginia's education community.
• EdD or PhD in Educational Leadership or related field
• Commitment to public education and to strengthening research-practice connections.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with university partners, advisory structures, or statewide education networks.
• Familiarity with UVA EHD programs, SCOPE, or leadership development initiatives.

Appointment Information

This is a part-time (.25FTE)faculty wage appointment within the School of Education and Human Development. This appointment is for one year and may be renewed at EHD's discretion. Compensation is commensurate with experience. This position is not eligible for benefits. It is anticipated that the position will have a start date in the summer of 2026.

Wage Faculty and all personnel actions associated with them are governed and approved by the EVPP and policy PROV-026: Faculty Wage Employment.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/resume. A cover letter is optional but preferred.. Search on requisition number: R00081861.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

**Application deadline is 11:59pm on April 5, 2026**

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This position will also require an Education Verification.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Jen Krahn, Sr HR Specialist at jak8w@virginia.edu

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.