Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Delta State University; Cleveland (MS); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Delta State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research in the School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology. The position is tenure-track, 9-month, and focuses on graduate education in educational leadership, higher education, and research.

Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, conducting and publishing research, serving on dissertation committees, and contributing to program development.

Qualificações

• PhD/doctorate in educational leadership, higher education, research, or closely related field.
• Experience as a K-12 administrator or district-level leader.
• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (research, publications, presentations).
• Knowledge of educational research methods and design.

Responsabilidades

• 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 governance activities.
• Participating in university and college committees.
• Carrying out other duties as assigned by leadership.

Conhecimentos

K-12 admin experience

Higher education experience

Scholarly productivity

Educational research knowledge

Formação académica

Doctorate in educational leadership/higher education/research

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Position Type: Faculty

Department: School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology

Posting Number: 201201756

Full or Part Time: Full Time

Tenure/Non-Tenure: Tenure Track

Salary Basis: 9 month

Responsibilities

• teaching graduate courses in educational leadership, highereducation, 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 Collegeof 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 theSchool.

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 researchwriting;
• 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 stagesof the dissertation process; and
• Evidence of collaborative contributions to graduate or doctoralprogram development, curriculum, assessment, and continuousimprovement.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university'sresources.

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 researchwriting;
• 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 stagesof the dissertation process; and
• Evidence of collaborative contributions to graduate or doctoralprogram development, curriculum, assessment, and continuousimprovement.

Open Date

10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equalemployment and educational opportunity. Delta State University doesnot discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationalorigin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policyextends to all programs and activities supported by theUniversity.