Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid tuition

Tuition discounts

Benefits package

Paid holidays

Free lunch Fridays

Professional development

Job summary

Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, Missouri, invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership. The position is a full-time, 9-month faculty role beginning August 13, 2026. The candidate will teach doctoral-level coursework, advise dissertation committees, and engage in scholarly work.

Qualified applicants hold a doctorate in education; Ph.D. or Ed.D. Preference is given to online teaching experience, with expectations to mentor and participate in

Qualifications

• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Additional requirements may be designated by position.
• Ph.D. or Ed.D is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral-level coursework and supervise dissertations.
• Advise and mentor students and participate in faculty governance.
• Teach four courses per semester and contribute to curriculum and service.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision-Making & Analytical Skills

Technological & Related Skills

Education

PhD or EdD

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Canvas (LMS)

Workday (EIS)

Job description

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

PLEASE READ: For all applications, please include your resumeand cover letter.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

Department: Educational Leadership

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports To: Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised: Student Employee(s) asApplicable

Supplemental Materials

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise andinterest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching,service, scholarship, and related administrative activities thatsupport the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The College of Education and Human Services at LindenwoodUniversity invites applications for an Assistant/AssociateProfessor of Educational Leadership.

Qualified applicants will possess a doctorate in education withspecialization in curriculum and instruction, schooladministration, district administration, or higher educationadministration. The successful candidate will be expected to teach4 courses ( 3 credit hours) each semester. Preference will be givento candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwoodfaculty members are expected to advise and mentor students,continue to develop their expertise through research andscholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campuslife.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership is afull-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 13,2026. Review of applications will begin July 20, 2026 and willcontinue until July 27th.

The primary roles and responsibilities associated with thisposition include teaching doctoral level coursework, serving as adissertation chair and/or committee member, and advisingstudents.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will berequired of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description. Employees should referto the Employee Guidebook and the respective performance evaluationfor additional job-related expectations.

Standard 1 - Teaching andLearning

Lindenwood faculty are committed to designing courses and creatingclassroom cultures characterized by rigor, inclusiveness, support,and engagement for research-based teaching that will serve facultyfrom all disciplines and students from all groups. Guidelines andexpectations developed by the colleges, departments, or programs tosupport needs and/or requirements specific to each will bedetermined by the academic administrators and communicated to thefaculty.

Standard 2 – Academic Service andContributions

Lindenwood faculty actively support and provide service to themission, vision, values, and initiatives of the university andcolleges, and exemplify the Q2 culture of service excellence.Guidelines and expectations developed by the colleges, departments,or programs to support needs and/or requirements specific to eachwill be determined by the academic administrators and communicatedto the faculty.

Standard 3 – Continuous Learning andScholarship

Lindenwood faculty are committed to remaining current in theirdiscipline and instructional practice through continuous learningand contributions to their field by participating in scholarlywork.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experiencewill be considered. Additional requirements may be designated byposition.

Additional Requirements for this position:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

May be representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge,skills and abilities necessary to perform this jobcompetently.

Communication Skills: Ability to verbalize understanding ofcomplex problems or situations, ask relevant questions forclarifications and explain concepts clearly to others;well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicatediplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students andco-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the Englishlanguage; ability to present materials effectively to individualstudents or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflictsituations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion; and abilityto support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion througheffective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and otherstakeholders.

Decision-Making & Analytical Skills: Ability to defineproblems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in alogical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, suchas how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract andconcrete variables.

Technological & Related Skills: Ability to use currenttechnology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited tocomputers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visualequipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technologynecessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word,Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday(EIS); and ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scannersand copiers.

Work Environment

Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated withthe performance of this job’s functions.

• Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote, allfull-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex.On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to performthe position expectations. Flexibility for remote work fornon-routine, situational, and unusual circumstances, is provided atthe administrator’s discretion.
• General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus facultyand instructors
• Variable work environments as determined by online instructors;must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technicalspecifications and has high-speed Internet access, distraction freefrom noise and movement
• See Attendance section below for work environment attendanceexpectations

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described below are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform this job’sessential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform essentialfunctions.

• Stamina to teach classes as required
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and dutiesthat are designated as such

Attendance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.