"Assistant Professor Higher Education Leadership"

Job Details

Assistant Professor Higher Education Leadership

Job ID: 290457

Location: Statesboro, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Join Our Team at Georgia Southern!

Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds!

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America's Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world.

To learn more about Georgia Southern's Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/

Location

With more than 26,000 students and 141 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus
1332 Southern Drive
Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

The College of Education (https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education) offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students for careers in public education, community agencies, and higher education. The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development (https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/colleges/education/departments/leadership-technology-human-development), one of four departments within the College of Education, includes four distinct programs: Educational Leadership, Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Instructional Technology. The programs in Educational Leadership provide graduate degrees with specializations in P-12 and higher education leadership at the master's, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a member of the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED), reflecting a commitment to practitioner-focused leadership development.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Assistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership requires teaching, research, and service responsibilities, as well as a terminal degree. The position involves collaborating with faculty across the College of Education, supervising and assisting with field experiences, and performing service to the department, college, university, and professional community. Additional position responsibilities include the maintenance of an active research agenda involving regular publications and professional presentations. The position is an academic, tenure-track (10-month) appointment.

Required Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, Student Affairs, Student Personnel, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in higher education or educational leadership by August 1, 2026.
• Minimum of three years of administrative experience in higher education
• Ability to develop and teach asynchronous and synchronous online courses
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy mentoring, and curriculum design and development
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate programs through recruitment, selection, and advisement
• Experience as a member of doctoral dissertation committees
• Evidence of successful teaching experience at the graduate level
• P-20 educational leadership experience

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with experience.
This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

A complete application consists of a letter addressing the qualifications cited above; a curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least three professional references. Other documentation may be requested.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled
Screening of applications begins October 15, 2025, and continues until the position is filled. Preferred start date is August 1, 2026.

Contact Information

Dr. Elise J. Cain, Search Co-Chair
ecain@georgiasouthern.edu
(912) 478-5341

or

Dr. Daniel W. Calhoun, Search Co-Chair
dwcalhoun@georgiasouthern.edu
(912) 478-1428