Assistant Professor of the Practice of Education, Educational Leadership - Russell Sage College

Location:

Albany, NYC, or Long Island, NY Category:

Faculty Positions Job Type:

Full-time Posted On:

Thu May 7 2026

Job Description:

The Educational Leadership Doctoral Program of The Esteves School of Education at Russell Sage College invites applications for a full-time faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor of the Practice in the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, effective for the Fall 2026 semester. Candidates should be prepared to teach in any cohort location (Albany, NYC, or Long Island) as needed and be comfortable teaching and working with students online. The estimated base academic year salary for this position is $65,000, commensurate with experience.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements:

The successful candidate will possess an earned Doctorate in Education or a related field from an accredited institution and certification as a school district leader. The position requires experience as a school superintendent or in another systemwide leadership position associated with education, along with a record of successful leadership. The candidate will be responsible for teaching graduate courses in educational leadership and supervising doctoral dissertations. Candidates should be prepared to teach in any cohort location (Albany, NYC, or Long Island) as needed and be comfortable teaching and working with students online.

Preferred Requirements:

In addition to minimum requirements, the preferred candidate will have previous teaching experience in higher education at the graduate level, preferably in educational leadership programs. Further, the preferred candidate will have experience with guiding students through a dissertation process.

Additional Information:

RSC offers a dynamic college environment and friendly work atmosphere. Visit our Employment Opportunities page for additional available job openings at RSC. Russell Sage College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, reproductive health decision making, criminal history, and any other legally protected characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In this regard, opportunities for advancement will be made available without bias. The College is also subject to state and federal laws, supports efforts to attract and retain fully qualified women and other minority group members for faculty and other positions. Russell Sage College will comply with the letter and intent of all State and Federal laws and applicable orders pursuant to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applications accepted until position is filled.

Reports to:

Chair, Educational Leadership Department