"#3324 - Assistant/Associate Professor in Studies in Educational Leadership"

About the Team

The Faculty of Education is consistently ranked among the top faculties of education in Canada and globally. It is home to award-winning educators, internationally recognized researchers, and socially engaged scholars. With a commitment to inclusive excellence, the faculty supports K-12 education, professional development, and advanced scholarship, shaping the next generation of teachers, leaders, and policymakers who make a difference in classrooms and communities.

Description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The successful candidate will be offered a tenured or tenure-track appointment with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, which is in accordance with the Schedule A, and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

Situated on Treaty Six territory, the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) position in Studies in Educational Leadership. The appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the Studies in Educational Leadership Program and/or other areas of education across the Faculty.
• Engagement in a research program relevant to Leadership.
• Contribution to service within the Faculty, University and the broader community.
• Advising and supervising graduate students, if relevant.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have completed a Doctorate (PhD or EdD) in Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a closely related field. Applicants who are close to completion of their doctoral degree will be considered, provided they supply an anticipated and confirmable degree-completion date.
• Applicants must:
  • For the rank of Assistant Professor, demonstrate a strong potential to engage in scholarly activity and build an impactful research program.
  • For the rank of Associate Professor, have a growing body of productive scholarly activity, that includes a record of research dissemination in a variety of forms, including peer-reviewed articles and presentations at national and international scholarly conferences.
• Have demonstrated ability to apply for (for the rank of Assistant Professor) or evidence of securing (for the rank of Associate Professor) competitive research funding (e.g., Tri-Council) in the area of Educational Leadership, as well as experience supervising graduate students (for the rank of Associate Professor).
• Have relevant teaching experience at the K-12 and post-secondary levels; priority will be given to applicants with K-12 leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• This individual will contribute to ongoing program evaluation and revision to help align our offerings with emerging needs in the field, and support the long-term vitality and continuity of the SEL program.
• This faculty member will bring valuable teaching expertise and provide much-needed capacity for course redevelopment, digital learning design, and program coordination.
• Sustain and grow rural and urban cohort delivery.
• K-12 leadership experience (e.g., as a principal, assistant principal, superintendent).
• Demonstration of knowledge of the Superintendent Leadership Quality Standard, Leadership Quality Standard and Alberta Teaching Quality Standard.
• Demonstrated potential for a program of scholarly research in Educational Leadership Studies, as evidenced by publications, conference presentations, or other scholarly activities. Evidence of effective teaching at the post-secondary level, particularly in courses related to School Leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to ensuring access, fostering community connections and increasing belonging; and demonstrated commitment to Indigenization in teaching, research, and/or service.
• Willingness to collaborate with schools, school divisions, and community partners.

Application Instructions

Interested individuals must submit the following:

• Cover Letter (two-pages maximum)
• Curriculum Vitae
• A one to two page statement of research, including a long-term research plan.
• A one-page teaching statement.
• A sample of a published paper that is most significant and relevant to your research interests.
• A one-page statement describing your service contributions and philosophy, which can include: experiences with collegial governance, community engagement, and support for equity and inclusion.
• Names and contact details of three references. Letters of reference will only be requested for candidates who are advancing to the next stage in the search process.

Applicants are encouraged to review the University of Alberta’s Strategic Plans, including: USP; SPRI; SEAP; Indigenous Strategic Plan; the ACB Action Plan and the Faculty Strategic Plan.

Review of applications will begin on February 1st, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled, with a targeted start date of July 1, 2026.

All applications can be addressed to the attention of Dr. Jorge Sousa, Vice Dean, Faculty Development and Faculty Affairs. Please enter #3324 - Assistant/Associate Professor in the subject line. Specific questions about the position can be addressed to sousa@ualberta.ca.