Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

1000scholars; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include publishing, serving on dissertation committees, engaging in curriculum development, and participating in university committees to

Qualifications

• Doctorate in educational leadership, higher education, research, or closely related field.
• Professional experience as a K-12 administrator or in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in educational leadership, higher education, and research.
• Mentor and advise students; serve on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Conduct, publish, and present research; contribute to curriculum development and program improvement.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring doctoral students

Scholarly productivity

Research methods

Education

Doctorate degree in educational leadership or related field

Job description

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, 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: 10/15/2026

Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Delta State University is committed to a policy of equal employment and educational opportunity. Delta State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy extends to all programs and activities supported by the University.