Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

DHRM; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia State University is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership to teach graduate and doctoral courses and lead program activities. The role emphasizes CPED-based Dissertation in Practice, equity-focused pedagogy, and mentoring of students in a supportive scholarly environment.

The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree, substantial experience teaching in Educational Leadership, and demonstrated success with program evaluation and accreditation processes

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree required; no ABDs accepted.
• Experience teaching graduate-level Educational Leadership courses.
• Experience in PreK-12 public education.
• Experience with program evaluation for accreditation (SACSCOC, CAEP).
• Knowledge of CPED practices for Dissertation in Practice (DiP).
• Online teaching certification and LMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach online and traditional graduate/doctoral courses in Educational Leadership.
• Coordinate course development to align with program and accreditation standards.
• Serve as program coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership.

Skills

CPED concepts

DiP mentoring

Online teaching

Equity and inclusion

Advising & mentoring

Grant writing

Education

Doctoral degree in Educational Administration & Supervision

Tools

Canvas

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

State Role Title: Associate Professor

Hiring Range: Up to a MAX of $85,000.00, commensurate with Education and Experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia State University

Location: Virginia State University

Agency Website: www.vsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This full-time, tenure-track position works closely with the Chairperson of the Educational Leadership Department and other faculty teaching in the program. This position will possess expertise in the guiding principles of educational leadership, including CPED (Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate) practices for the Dissertation in Practice, with an appreciation for the mission and context of Minority-Serving Institutions. The position reports to the Chairperson of the Educational Leadership Department. The ideal candidate will be deeply committed to infusing equity, social justice, and diversity into pedagogical practices. The department is interested in candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in teaching, advising, and service toward building equitable and inclusive scholarly environments.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Instruction

• Teach online and traditional graduate and doctoral-level courses within the Department of Educational Leadership.
• Assist in the development and coordination of courses taught, including alignment with program and accreditation standards.
• Serve as the program coordinator for the Graduate Certificate in Special Education Leadership.

Dissertation & Student Mentoring

• Serve as a member of students’ dissertation committees, applying CPED (Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate) principles and practices to the Dissertation in Practice (DiP).
• Serve as an academic advisor.

Program & Community Engagement

• Work with university and external programs to strengthen data collection capabilities and coordinate additional Educational Leadership concentration/area-of-study activities.
• Initiate and collaborate in research to support continued program improvement.
• Build capacity and partnerships with school districts in Virginia.

*Virginia State University requires that faculty be appropriately credentialed to teach assigned courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. VSU demonstrates compliance with its Faculty Credentialing Policy #2301 for all applicable education, experience, licensure and certification requirements in the selection and hiring of its faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in Educational Administration and Supervision or related field. No ABDs considered.
• At least three years of experience teaching graduate-level courses in an Educational Leadership program at an accredited institution.
• Previous experience working in PreK-12 public education.
• Experience in program evaluation for the purpose of accreditation (i.e., SACSCOC, CAEP).
• Knowledge of relevant accreditation and/or professional association/entity requirements relative to academic programs, including assessment and accreditation practices.
• Knowledge of and experience applying CPED practices to the Dissertation in Practice (DiP).
• Online teaching certification and experience.
• Evidence of scholarly initiatives, peer-reviewed publications, and experience conducting research within the past 5 years.
• Proven record of successful grantsmanship and evidence of working collaboratively with internal and external partners within the past 5 years.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas).

Additional Considerations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Endorsement in Commonwealth of Virginia Administration and Supervision PreK-12, or ability to obtain such endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Experience with CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) assessment and accreditation processes.
• Experience serving as a university coordinator for clinical internships.
• Proven experience securing external funding within the last 5 years (e.g., grants, sponsored programs).
• Experience serving as a methodologist and/or committee member on doctoral dissertations.
• Experience directing or coordinating institutional/program-level assessment and accreditation processes.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Your application must include:

• A current resume/c.v.
• A letter of interest in your application
• Three (3) letters of recommendation and
• Transcripts (Official transcripts will be required before hire)

Virginia State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. VSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

The selected candidate will be subject to an extensive and complete background check, which may include fingerprinting. The candidate may be required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest as a condition of employment, if applicable.

Employment-based visa sponsorship at Virginia State University (VSU) is not guaranteed and will be evaluated carefully on a case-by-case basis. Federal law does not require employers to provide immigration sponsorship, and VSU is not obligated to offer it. Employment at VSU does not permit an individual to work in the United States unless the appropriate employment authorization has been obtained and verified in accordance with federal immigration compliance requirements.

Contact Information

Name: Lisa Woodley

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Advertised: 06 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 20 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time