Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership

Xavier University of Louisiana; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University of Louisiana invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor in Educational Leadership beginning Fall 2027. The ideal candidate has significant K-12 leadership experience and expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods research to shape leaders at both the master’s and doctoral levels.

The successful candidate will mentor doctoral students through dissertations, prepare master’s candidates for Louisiana certification, and bridge theory with practice while

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Experience with K-12 leadership and doctoral mentoring.
• Ability to teach at master’s and doctoral levels and align with state standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral courses in qualitative research methods and designs.
• Chair or committee member for dissertations with emphasis on qualitative/mixed methods.
• Teach master’s courses for K-12 school leader certification (curriculum, law, finance, personnel, assessment, leadership).
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for both programs.
• Maintain an active research agenda and publish scholarly work.
• Provide high‑level feedback on student writing and research.
• Engage in service to department, college, and university.

Skills

Qualitative research

Mixed methods

Curriculum development

Scholarly writing

Dissertation supervision

Higher education teaching

Education

Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Job description

The Division of Education and Counseling at Xavier University of Louisiana invites applicants for a tenure track position in Educational Leadership at the Assistant/Associate Professor level beginning Fall 2027. This position is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual with significant K-12 school leadership experience and expertise in educational leadership, focusing in qualitative and mixed methods research to shape the next generation of educational leaders at both the master’s and doctoral levels. The ideal candidate will be a core contributor to our doctoral program, mentoring students through their dissertation research, while also preparing master’s-level students for K-12 school leader Louisiana certification. We are looking for a colleague who can bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring our graduates are prepared for the complex challenges of modern educational settings.

Duties

• Teach doctoral-level courses in qualitative research methodology, including design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Serve as a committee member, including dissertation chair for doctoral candidates, guiding students from proposal to final defense, with a particular focus on qualitative and mixed-methods research designs.
• Teach master’s-level courses designed to prepare students for K-12 school leader certification, including curriculum development, school law, finance, management of personnel, supervision of assessment, and instructional leadership.
• Contribute to curriculum development and program assessment for both the master’s and doctoral programs, ensuring alignment with state and national standards (e.g., PSEL, NELP).
• Maintain an active research agenda and a record of scholarly publication.
• Demonstrate strong writing and editing skills, providing high-level feedback to students on their scholarly work.
• Engage in service to the department, college, and university.
• The teaching load is 12 credit hours per semester, but can be reduced when hours are funded by a grant (6 hours max.).
• Participation in service activities for the Department, the University, your discipline, and the community is also expected.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Ed. D. in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Strong commitment to teaching a full load of 24 credit hours per academic year.
• Serve on and Chair dissertation committees.
• Write and speak English proficiently.