Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Leadership

Job Summary

The position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Teacher Leadership is a ten-month, tenure track faculty position in the Teacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling Department in the College of Education and Health Professions. Start Date: August 2026

Responsibilities

Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Coordinating the graduate programs (MEd, EdS, and Endorsement) in Teacher Leadership, effective teaching and advising at the graduate level (fully online); designing, implementing, and assessing Teacher Leadership programs of study; engaging in research and scholarly activities, to include mentoring doctoral students, serving on and chairing doctoral dissertation committees; performing service to the program, department, college, and university; working closely with faculty in Teacher Education and Educational Leadership fields; and participating actively in professional development and leadership activities. The successful candidate will perform service and administrative tasks necessary to enhance program, department, college, and university goals and objectives, foster an environment of professionalism and collaboration, work in continuous improvement of educator preparation and educational research, demonstrate exceptional ability to function as part of a team with university faculty and the community of practice, and engage in practices that support the University's focus on student engagement and active learning.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Candidates should have an earned doctorate (ABD considered) in Teacher Leadership or related field from a regionally accredited institution; experience as a teacher leader (not educational administration) in a PK-12 school setting (public, U.S. schools preferred); excellent written and oral communication skills; excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills; a record of successful research and publication or strong evidence of potential; a demonstrated record of membership and participation in relevant professional organizations; a record of service and involvement in the profession; and the ability to use technology for synchronous and asynchronous instruction.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Preference will be given to candidates who have the ability to coordinate and grow graduate programs; bring innovative strategies to our teacher education programs; and have evidence of successful teaching at the college level in both traditional and online environments.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

• Transcripts (Official Transcripts must be received prior to campus visit. Unofficial Transcripts may be submitted for early consideration.)
• Letter of Application explaining how applicant meets all of the required and preferred criteria.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Statement of Philosophy and Understanding of the Role of Teacher Leadership in Education
• Copy of recent paper presentation or publication
• List of 3 references with current contact information