Assistant Professor - Instructional Leadership

Inside Higher Ed; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded educational institution seeks an Assistant Professor in Counseling and Instructional Leadership to teach graduate coursework and aid doctoral candidates at Jacksonville State University. The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate and an Alabama Instructional Leadership certificate, with a strong focus on leadership development and collaborative service. This role emphasizes applied research and practitioner-scholar preparation. Start date anticipated for August 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Instructional Leadership or related field required.
• Experience in P–12 educational leadership is essential.
• Demonstrated support of doctoral candidates through dissertation development.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate and doctoral-level coursework in Instructional Leadership.
• Contribute to the Doctorate of Educational Leadership program.
• Foster practitioner-scholar preparation and leadership development.

Skills

Teaching in graduate programs

Supporting doctoral research

Experience with online instruction

Education

Earned doctorate (EdD or PhD) in Instructional Leadership or related field

Valid Alabama Instructional Leadership certificate

Job description

A well-regarded educational institution seeks an Assistant Professor in Counseling and Instructional Leadership to teach graduate coursework and aid doctoral candidates at Jacksonville State University. The ideal candidate will hold an earned doctorate and an Alabama Instructional Leadership certificate, with a strong focus on leadership development and collaborative service. This role emphasizes applied research and practitioner-scholar preparation. Start date anticipated for August 1, 2026.