Lecturer, Educational Administration

This position oversees YSU's online graduate programs that prepare licensed K-12 school principals and superintendents. Specific responsibilities include instruction, advising, collection and monitoring of assessment data, monitoring of internship site placements, administration of comprehensive exams, verification of degree completion and eligibility for licensure, and coordination with the department chair and administrative specialist in all other matters related to the successful functioning of the two programs. Depending on qualifications, the person appointed to this position may also teach in the educational doctoral program, advise doctoral candidates, and sit on dissertation committees. Specific assignments may vary by semester based on program needs as determined by the department chair. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via university provided tools and resources.

An Institution of Opportunity:

YSU inspires individuals, enhances futures, and enriches lives. As a student-centered university, Youngstown State University's mission is to provide innovative lifelong learning opportunities that will inspire individuals, enhance futures and enrich lives. YSU inspires individuals by cultivating a curiosity for life-long learning; enhances the futures of our students by empowering them to discover, disseminate and apply their knowledge; and enriches the region by fostering collaboration and the advancement of civic, scientific, and technological development. YSU's culture of enrichment flourishes in our intellectually diverse, accessible, and quality education.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days. Possibility for online course assignments.

Primary Location:

Youngstown, Ohio. Required Certifications, Training, and/or

Licensures:

None Sponsorship and/or

Work Authorization Status:

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications:

An earned doctoral degree in educational leadership or administration or related field. Minimum three years of successful experience in K-12 school leadership at either building or district level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ohio principal and/or superintendent license. Successful teaching experience in higher education. Successful online teaching experience. Demonstrated record of success in teaching doctoral students and supporting dissertation work. Position expected to begin August 2026 (fall semester). Please upload all transcripts as one PDF file. At time of hire, all candidates must provide official transcripts. Official transcripts must be provided in an unopened, sealed envelope and must bear the embossed or raised college seal, date and Registrar's signature.