"Associate Professor of Educational Leadership"

Advertised Job Summary

The School of Education at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. The preferred candidate will have previous experience coordinating graduate education programs; experience in program development, recruitment, or assessment; familiarity with CAEP or state accreditation processes; administrative experience in P-12 education; and state certification or licensure in Educational Leadership (or eligibility). For more information about the School of Education, please visit https://www.usca.edu/education.

Main Responsibilities include coordinating the M.Ed. in Educator Leadership (curriculum, assessment, scheduling, and student advising); teaching graduate-level Educational Leadership courses; mentoring graduate students and supervising applied research projects; contributing to CAEP accreditation and continuous improvement efforts; maintaining an active research agenda; collaborating with local P-12 districts and state education agencies; participating in recruitment and alumni engagement; and providing service to the university and profession. Main responsibilities will be on the Aiken Campus, and instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Requirements: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Required Education and Experience: Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.

Special Instructions to Applicant: In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a cover letter; current CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; full contact information for three professional references; and a scholarly writing sample (e.g., publication). Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters. Questions may be directed to Dr. Bridget Coleman, Search Chair, at BridgetC@usca.edu.

The initial screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.