Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership and Administration Category:

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Bowling Green, KY Posted:

Aug 28, 2026

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Full-time Ref. No.: 998222

Position ID:

204227

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Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community. At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents. Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life. Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green at wku.edu/about .

Job Description:

Assistant or Associate Professor, Educational Administration School of Leadership and Professional Studies | College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Western Kentucky University | Full-time, tenure-eligible, nine-month appointment The Opportunity The School of Leadership and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible faculty position in Educational Leadership and Administration at the rank of assistant or associate professor. WKU's Educational Administration program prepares school administrators across Kentucky and was one of seven university programs nationally selected for the Wallace Foundation's University Principal Preparation Initiative, a $6 million redesign undertaken in direct partnership with school districts and state agencies and centered on equity in context, and a $1.3 million dollar Department of Labor grant to create a principal apprenticeship pathway, the first of it's kind in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The successful candidate joins a program with a demonstrated record of translating research and district partnership into practice and will teach and conduct research across a program that spans four distinct pathways for developing educational leaders. What You Will Do Teaching Teach courses in educational administration across all program pathways: MAE, Rank I, Certification Only, and EdD Scholarship Conduct and publish research in educational administration and leadership in the P-12 setting Advance a research agenda that supports the program's mission and its work on equity-centered leadership preparation Program Support Support the program's work in developing school leaders who understand the role of equity, diversity, and inclusion in education Demonstrate practice that embraces supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds through teaching, advising, and research •Candidates applying at the associate rank must demonstrate research and academic activity consistent with the department's promotion and tenure policy. That policy is provided to finalists at the time on-campus interviews are scheduled.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will bring: An EdD or PhD in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited university At least three years of experience as a school principal, or a combined five years of experience as a principal and central office administrator A demonstrated ability to advance a research agenda in educational leadership that supports the program's mission (•associate professor candidates) Experience supporting the success of students from diverse backgrounds in educational leadership

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Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment. Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices. Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, may contact the Office of Institutional Equity at 270-745-5121 for assistance. To report concerns related to WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy, No. 0.2040 and/or WKU's Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy, No. 0.2070, please complete the Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Reporting Form . Additional information regarding Title IX, including contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and reporting options, is available on WKU's Title IX website . Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: https://www.wku.edu/academics/ For information related to job postings, application status, or the hiring process, please email employment@wku.edu .

Application Instructions:

The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system by October 1, 2026, although expressions of interest may be considered until the position is filled: Letter of Intent Curriculum Vita Unofficial Transcripts Statement of Teaching Philosophy Names and contact information of three reference providers will be collected during the application process. Reference letters will be requested by the Search Committee through an online process at a later date. You will receive email confirmation once you have successfully completed the application process. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by