Assistant Professor of Quantitative Education Leadership

Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University in East Lansing seeks a tenure-stream Assistant Professor in the Educational Administration Department. The ideal candidate uses quantitative methods to address leadership, administration, or policy questions in education, with a focus on P-20 outcomes. Teaching will span programs and include graduate-level quantitative methods.

We seek an early-career scholar with strong publication potential and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Appointment begins Fall 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent completed by hire date in education research, policy, leadership, higher education, or related field.
• Research focuses on core areas of education leadership, policy, or higher education with a P-20 emphasis.
• Strong quantitative methodological skills.
• Publication record or strong potential; ability to pursue extramural funding.
• Commitment to inclusive excellence and impact in education.

Responsibilities

• Teach across programs in Educational Administration, including quantitative research methodology at the graduate level.
• Develop a research program in education leadership, policy, or higher education with a P-20 focus.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Education leadership

Education policy

Research publication

Grant funding potential

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Michigan State University in East Lansing seeks a tenure-stream Assistant Professor in the Educational Administration Department. The ideal candidate uses quantitative methods to address leadership, administration, or policy questions in education, with a focus on P-20 outcomes. Teaching will span programs and include graduate-level quantitative methods.

We seek an early-career scholar with strong publication potential and a commitment to inclusive excellence. Appointment begins Fall 2027.