"Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction and Research"

Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction and Research

Position Type: Faculty

Department: School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology

Posting Number: 201201672

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities of the person assuming this position will be teaching both graduate and undergraduate classes in curriculum and instruction and/or research, advising students, conducting research, publishing in professional journals, serving on various committees, and assuming responsibility for helping to develop and maintain quality curriculum and instruction and doctoral programs in the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be expected to serve on doctoral committees and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the CEAH and the Chair of the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have an earned doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction or other research-related field. Area of specialization should complement curriculum development and instruction for K-12 settings. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching curriculum and instruction courses, research methods, and educational research writing courses. Evidence of supporting students through the dissertation process is also essential.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates with an ABD in Curriculum and Instruction or other research-related field will be considered if close to completion of doctorate. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

An earned doctoral degree in Curriculum and Instruction or other research-related field. Area of specialization should complement curriculum development and instruction for K-12 settings. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching graduate-level curriculum and instruction courses, research methods, and educational research writing courses. Evidence of supporting students through the dissertation process is also essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit an application, a complete vitae, unofficial transcripts of all graduate work, a statement of philosophy of teaching, contact information for a minimum of four references and at least two letters of recommendation.

Please upload your recommendation letters to application materials or you may have them emailed to DSUHRJobs@deltastate.edu. Once letters are received we will add them to your application materials.

Additional Information:

Open Date: 02/05/2026
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

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