Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Tenure Track Salary Basis: 9 month Responsibilities: The School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology seeks a collaborative and student-centered faculty member to join its graduate programs in K-12 educational leadership, higher education, and research. Primary responsibilities include the following: teaching graduate courses in educational leadership, higher education, and research; mentoring and advising students; conducting, publishing, and presenting research; serving on doctoral dissertation committees; contributing to curriculum development, program improvement, and other scholarly and service activities; supporting the assignment and effective functioning of dissertation committees; participating in School, College, and University committees; and performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities and the Chair of the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology. This is a full-time (9-month) tenured-track position that offers opportunities to develop a meaningful program of scholarship, collaborate with colleagues, contribute to preparing educational leaders in K–12 and higher education settings, and help shape the future of leadership and doctoral education within the School. Qualifications: Required Qualifications Doctorate degree in educational leadership, higher education, research, or a closely related field; Professional experience as a school- or district-level K–12 administrator; Professional experience in a higher education setting; Evidence of scholarly productivity, including research, publications, and/or professional presentations; Knowledge of educational research and research methodology Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the postsecondary level; Experience teaching graduate-level courses in educational leadership, higher education, research methods, and/or research writing; Experience supporting graduate and/or doctoral students in research and scholarly writing; Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees; Experience supporting doctoral students through multiple stages of the dissertation process; and Evidence of collaborative contributions to graduate or doctoral program development, curriculum, assessment, and continuous improvement. Salary: Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university's resources. Minimum Qualifications: Doctorate in educational leadership, higher education, research, or a closely related field; Professional experience as a school- or district-level K–12 administrator; Professional experience in a higher education setting; Evidence of scholarly productivity Knowledge of educational research Preferred Qualifications: Teaching experience at the postsecondary level; Experience teaching graduate-level courses in educational leadership, higher education, research methods, and/or research writing; Experience supporting graduate and/or doctoral students in research and scholarly writing; Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees; Experience supporting doctoral students through multiple stages of the dissertation process; and Evidence of collaborative contributions to graduate or doctoral program development, curriculum, assessment, and continuous improvement. Special Instructions to Applicants: Additional Information: Open Date: 10/15/2026 Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: Click Here Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University. je-6bdfa90f71fd48f9867c6ceb7d4d1f49