"Assistant Professor, School of Education (Leadership)"

Assistant Professor, School of Education (Leadership)

Company: Northwest Missouri State University

Job Location: Maryville, Missouri

Category: Educational Administration and Leadership

Type: Full-Time

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Nine-month, tenure-track position

POSITION SUMMARY: The position of Assistant Professor educates both graduate and undergraduate students. The Assistant Professor teaches aspiring school leaders (principals) in the master’s program. Additionally, the Assistant Professor teaches in the undergraduate Elementary, Middle School and Secondary Education, or Special Education programs and advises undergraduate students. The Assistant Professor also conducts research in their area of specialization and offers service to the School, College, University, profession, and community. The Assistant Professor helps in recruitment and promotion of department programs to a broad-based market of both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, the Assistant Professor possesses the ability to facilitate online program development, course redesign and other progressive methods of developing and delivering high quality programs through continual collaboration with school colleagues.

PRIMARY DUTY: The Assistant Professor, Education teaches 12-13 credit hours each fall and spring, conducts research and creative scholarly work, advises students, and participates in multiple service opportunities on and off-campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach courses pertaining to leadership and/or teacher preparation
2. Advise undergraduate and/or graduate candidates
3. Be active in scholarship, professional organizations, and on-going professional development
4. Cultivate and support partnerships with P-12 school districts and other college partners
5. Collaborate with colleagues/students in school, college, and University activities
6. Support state, national and institutional accreditation and federal reporting as required
7. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or department related field
• Certification/License: Teacher/Principal certification in any state; valid driver’s license
• Experience: Experience in school administration and/or teaching; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level
• Skills: Demonstrated university record of administrative/leadership experience; ability to champion all discipline areas; demonstrated knowledge of certification and accreditation process; demonstrated record of scholarly activity; willingness to partner with and assist with local school districts with identified needs; knowledge of latest trends in technology as applied to the field

WORKING CONDITIONS: Climate controlled buildings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise administrative practicum/interns and/or student teachers

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Routine office equipment; ITV classroom and computer screen projection equipment; Faculty are issued laptop computers

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions; travel to Northwest campus and all Outreach sites, as well as Graduate P-12 partner sites

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.

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