Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research in the School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology. The position focuses on graduate education across K-12 leadership, higher education, and research.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, scholarly publication, dissertation committee service, and curriculum development; candidates should hold a Doctorate and have school or district

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 (research, publications, presentations).
• Knowledge of educational research and research methodology.

Responsibilities

• 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 and program improvement.
• Supporting dissertation committees and school/college/university committees.
• Performing other duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Research methodology

Scholarly productivity

Educational leadership knowledge

Education

Doctorate in educational leadership, higher education, research

Job description

Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Job Title Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Working Title

Working Title Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Position Type

Position Type Faculty

Department

Department School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology

Posting Number

Posting Number 201201756

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time Full Time

Benefit Eligible Yes

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Salary Basis

Salary Basis 9 month

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Position Summary Information

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.

Additional Information

Open Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Posting Specific Questions

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• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • DSU Employee
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  • Invited by Department to Apply
  • MS State Employment Service
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
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  • Indeed.com
  • Other
• * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Teaching Philosophy
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3

Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Delta State University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from sexual and gender-based discrimination or harassment. Our goal is for all to have equal access to the many great services and opportunities we offer. For more information, or to report an incident, see https://www.deltastate.edu/titleix/ or email [e-mail] .