Position Summary:

Wingate University's Thayer School of Education invites applications for a 12-month Assistant Professor who will serve as the Coordinator of the newly redesigned Ed.D. in Higher Education Executive Leadership.

This role combines faculty teaching and scholarly engagement with year-round program leadership, including continuous program improvement, student advising, recruitment, and administrative oversight. The coordinator will work collaboratively with faculty, university leadership, and external partners to prepare practice-oriented leaders for executive roles in educational institutions. The successful candidate will have higher education leadership experience, a passion for developing future institutional leaders, and a commitment to innovation and student-centered education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum Development

Teach online graduate-level courses in educational leadership (e.g., governance, organizational change, finance, policy), with a particular focus on executive analytics and strategic ROI modeling.
Support curriculum revision and alignment with best practices and professional standards.
Foster a practitioner-scholar model that integrates research, case studies, and real-world leadership challenges.

Program Leadership and Student Support

Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students pursuing leadership roles, focusing on engaging external executive stakeholders through continuous outreach to recruit institutional change agents.
Coordinate professional development opportunities, networking events, and leadership seminars for students and alumni.
Collaborate with university departments, community colleges, and external partners to promote program visibility and growth.
Chair or serve as a member of dissertation committees.

Administrative and Operational Duties

Maintain accurate student records, including advising notes, academic progress, and graduation status.
Coordinate course scheduling and application processing, including interviews and admissions decisions.
Support adjunct onboarding and ensure adherence to academic policies and instructional standards.
Monitor program data (enrollment, outcomes, alumni employment) and prepare reports for accreditation and planning, taking ownership of SACSCOC and NCDPI accountability metrics and Signature Assignment Rubrics.
Manage program budgets, purchases, and expenditures.
Oversee the organization and archival of key documents (syllabi, handbooks, assessments, meeting notes).
Ensure compliance with FERPA, university policies, and SACSCOC and NCDPI standards.

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (higher education-focused), Higher Education, or a closely related field
Experience working in or with senior leadership roles in higher education
Demonstrated effectiveness in graduate-level teaching
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders with professionalism and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with higher executive leadership development, coaching, or mentoring educational professionals
Knowledge of trends and challenges in higher educational leadership, including demographic shifts and data-informed decision-making
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), student information systems (e.g., Workday), and assessment platforms