DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER EDUCATION ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

(HIGHER

EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

)

TENURE TRACK POSITION AVAILABLE AUGUST 15, 2027 THE DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP ANDTEACHER EDUCATION

in the College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of South Alabama invites applications for afull-time, tenure-track faculty position in Educational Leadership focusing on Higher Education Administration at the rank of Assistant orAssociate Professor. This appointment is a nine-month position beginning August 15, 2027.

RESPONSIBILITIES

include engagingin scholarly research and publication related to the candidate's expertise in Higher Education Administration; seeking external funding forresearch and/or training grants; teaching graduate courses associated with area of expertise and general educational leadership; supervisingstudents completing practicum and internships in higher education administrative positions; advising graduate students in leadership;supporting students completing Ed. D. culminating projects; engaging in professional and community service through cooperative work inschools and university partnerships; and working collaboratively with departmental faculty to promote, develop, and grow the educationalleadership program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

include: 1. an earned doctorate in educational leadership, educationaladministration, or related field (ABDs will be considered as long as degree is earned by start date); 2. at least three years ofexperience in schools in a leadership role in higher education; 3. evidence of consistent and sustained scholarly productivity inpeer-reviewed academic journals commensurate with rank; 4. evidence of or plan for seeking external funding for research or traininggrants; 5. successful graduate-level instruction in educational leadership, or related area; 6. demonstrated ability todeliver instruction in face-to-face, hybrid, and fully online formats; 7. evidence of or potential for successfully advisinggraduate students to degree completion; 8. experience in or plan for leading or serving on dissertation and/or culminating projectcommittees; and 9. demonstrated evidence of collaborative partnerships within the community and with faculty peers acrossdisciplines.

For associate professor consideration:

evidence of receiving tenure at a regionally accreditedinstitution of higher education; and cohesive research agenda with clearly articulated path to seeking full professorship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

for any rank include: 1. leadership involvement in professional organizations; 2.expertise in one or more of the following areas: quantitative research methods, higher education finance, higher education student access,higher education law, higher education policy, and/or a related field within educational leadership; and 3. experience in Ed. D.programs.

THE DEPARTMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND TEACHER EDUCATION

currently has 16 full-time tenure track faculty, four non-tenuretrack instructional faculty members, and two staff members providing instruction and training for undergraduate and graduate students whoare seeking certification to prepare them for professional responsibilities in PK-16 schools. The Department offers certification andnon-certification programs in Educational Leadership at the master's, specialist, and doctoral levels. Undergraduate programs includespecialization in Early Childhood, Elementary, Secondary, and Special Education. The Department also offers graduate programs in Elementary,Early Childhood, Reading, Secondary, Special Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.

THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ANDPROFESSIONAL STUDIES

is one of nine colleges and schools of the University of South Alabama. Founded on February 1, 1967, the collegeserves approximately 1,700 graduate and undergraduate students. The College offers undergraduate and graduate education certificationprograms, as well as programs that are outside of the public-school arena. These areas include health, kinesiology, sport and recreation,mental health, instructional design, hospitality and tourism, and interdisciplinary studies. The College is nationally accredited bythe Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, with programs accredited by the Alabama State Department of Education, theAmerican Psychological Association, and the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Across all programareas, the College of Education and Professional Studies is committed to preparing exemplary professionals committed to life-long learningwho are leaders in contributing to the betterment of our dynamic world.

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA

is a diverse andvibrant public university that is making a difference in the lives of the people of Alabama and the nation through teaching, research,service, and health care. The University offers a wide range of high-quality undergraduate and graduate academic programs to 14,000students. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the University of South Alabama is the Flagship of the Gulf Coast, representing the only major publicinstitution of higher learning on the upper Gulf Coast.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS

should email (1) a letter of interest toinclude a description of research, teaching, and service experiences; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research; (4) thenames, affiliation, and contact information for three references; and (4) copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts to Ms.

Carjetta Taylor, Assistant to the Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies at applyceps@southalabama.edu . Please include "Higher Education Faculty Search" in the subjectline. _____________________________________________________________________________ For full consideration, applicants mustsubmit materials by October 15, 2026. Inquiries about the position should be directed to Dr. Christopher Parrish, Search CommitteeChair at (251) 461-1941 or email at parrish@southalabama.edu . The University ofSouth Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any otherapplicable legally protected basis.