Tenure-Track Faculty, Doctoral Education

Concordia University-St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University-St. Paul is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Doctoral Education programs, focused on teaching and mentoring doctoral candidates. Applicants should hold a doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field, along with significant educational leadership experience.

The successful candidate will contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and foster a collaborative department culture. This position requires a commitment to both academic excellence and Christian values.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate required, preferably in Educational Leadership.
• Five years of full-time educational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success in graduate-level teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate-level courses and mentor doctoral candidates.
• Participate in curriculum revision and program assessment.
• Contribute to the collaborative culture in the department.

Skills

Educational leadership experience

Graduate-level teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Doctorate in Educational Leadership or related field

Valid Minnesota Principal or Superintendent License

Job description

Position Overview

Concordia University, St. Paul’s College of Education seeks an exceptional, forward‑thinking educational leader to join our graduate faculty as a full‑time faculty member within the Doctoral Education (Ed.D.) and Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) programs. This role is designed for an individual passionate about teaching, research/scholarship, and mentoring doctoral students, and who also possesses the long‑term vision and drive to potentially advance into broader academic leadership.

The initial and primary focus of this position will be on high‑quality teaching, dissertation mentoring, and program collaboration within the Ed.D. Educational Leadership program.

As part of our long‑term vision for program growth and sustainability, this role may provide a pathway to future leadership within the Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) program. We seek a candidate committed to academic excellence, collaborative leadership, and the advancement of innovative doctoral educational programming.

As a faith‑based institution, the successful candidate must be an active member of a Christian church and be prepared to discuss how their faith informs teaching, scholarship, and leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initial appointment: Ed.D. Educational Leadership; future focus: strengthen and support leadership of Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) programming.
• Teach graduate‑level courses within doctoral education.
• Serve as a dissertation chair or committee member, guiding doctoral candidates through research, writing, and defense processes.
• Advise doctoral students, supporting their professional and scholarly development.
• Stay current with trends, regulations, and best practices in educational leadership and teacher licensure.
• Build relationships with school districts and other educational leadership institutions to inform curriculum and develop pathways into the Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand operational, curricular, and compliance frameworks of our doctoral education programs.
• Participate in curriculum revision, program assessment and strategic planning aligned with institutional growth goals.
• Demonstrate administrative aptitude, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership within doctoral educational leadership programs.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship, publication, or professional presentations contributing to the field of educational leadership.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and student‑centered department culture.

Qualifications

Required:

• Earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership (preferred), Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Minnesota Principal or Superintendent License or ability to obtain licensure.
• Five years full‑time educational leadership experience in a PreK‑12 setting.
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the graduate level (doctoral level preferred).
• Strong evidence of professional, administrative, or collaborative leadership potential within higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred:

• Experience serving on or chairing doctoral dissertation committees.
• Experience navigating state teacher and administrative licensure requirements.
• Experience with online learning management systems and diverse adult learner populations.

Supplemental Information

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets.