Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor – Department of Education

The Department of Education in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. This position will focus primarily on the Masters of Art in Teaching (MAT) and the Education Leadership and Policy Studies Doctoral (EdD) programs. The position start date is September 1, 2026.

This distinctive position is designed for an accomplished educational leader who brings significant field experience in K-12 educational administration and a demonstrated commitment to bridging the gap between educational leadership theory and practice.

Duties

Teaching educational leadership courses at the graduate (EdD and MAT) and undergraduate levels
Mentoring EdD students through all phases of their doctoral program, including dissertation advising
Developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with K-12 school districts
Supporting student recruitment and program development initiatives
Implementing inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches
Collaborating with faculty to develop curriculum
Providing academic advising to graduate and undergraduate students
Conducting program-level assessment
Participating in university service activities
Serving as liaison between the university and the K-12 educational community

Minimum Qualifications

Earned a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field (conferred by September 1, 2026)
A minimum of five years of administrative leadership experience in K-12 education
Experience teaching at the college level and/or substantial experience in professional development and adult learning
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success
Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor – Department of Education

Duties

Teaching educational leadership courses at the graduate (EdD and MAT) and undergraduate levels
Mentoring EdD students through all phases of their doctoral program, including dissertation advising
Developing and sustaining strategic partnerships with K-12 school districts
Supporting student recruitment and program development initiatives
Implementing inclusive and evidence-based teaching and learning approaches
Collaborating with faculty to develop curriculum
Providing academic advising to graduate and undergraduate students
Conducting program-level assessment
Participating in university service activities
Serving as liaison between the university and the K-12 educational community

Minimum Qualifications

Earned a doctoral degree (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or closely related field (conferred by September 1, 2026)
A minimum of five years of administrative leadership experience in K-12 education
Experience teaching at the college level and/or substantial experience in professional development and adult learning
Demonstrated excellent communication skills
A demonstrated commitment to teaching excellence and student success
Authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis

Assistant/Associate Teaching Professor – Department of Education

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