Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

Position Type Faculty Department School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology Posting Number 201201756 Full or Part Time Full Time Benefit Eligible Yes If Other, Please Explain: Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track Salary Basis 9 month If Other, Please Explain:

Position Summary

Information Responsibilities The School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology seeks a collaborative and student-centered faculty member to join its graduate programs in K-12 educational leadership, higher education, and research. Primary responsibilities include the following: teaching graduate courses in educational leadership, higher education, and research; mentoring and advising students; conducting, publishing, and presenting research; serving on doctoral dissertation committees; contributing to curriculum development, program improvement, and other scholarly and service activities; supporting the assignment and effective functioning of dissertation committees; participating in School, College, and University committees; and performing other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities and the Chair of the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology. This is a full-time (9-month) tenured-track position that offers opportunities to develop a meaningful program of scholarship, collaborate with colleagues, contribute to preparing educational leaders in K–12 and higher education settings, and help shape the future of leadership and doctoral education within the School.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications Doctorate degree in educational leadership, higher education, research, or a closely related field; Professional experience as a school- or district-level K–12 administrator; Professional experience in a higher education setting; Evidence of scholarly productivity, including research, publications, and/or professional presentations; Knowledge of educational research and research methodology Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the postsecondary level; Experience teaching graduate-level courses in educational leadership, higher education, research methods, and/or research writing; Experience supporting graduate and/or doctoral students in research and scholarly writing; Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees; Experience supporting doctoral students through multiple stages of the dissertation process; and Evidence of collaborative contributions to graduate or doctoral program development, curriculum, assessment, and continuous improvement.

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate in educational leadership, higher education, research, or a closely related field; Professional experience as a school- or district-level K–12 administrator; Professional experience in a higher education setting; Evidence of scholarly productivity Knowledge of educational research Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience at the postsecondary level; Experience teaching graduate-level courses in educational leadership, higher education, research methods, and/or research writing; Experience supporting graduate and/or doctoral students in research and scholarly writing; Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees; Experience supporting doctoral students through multiple stages of the dissertation process; and Evidence of collaborative contributions to graduate or doctoral program development, curriculum, assessment, and continuous improvement. Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information Posting Detail Information Open Date 10/15/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? DSU Employee DSU Job Website Invited by Department to Apply MS State Employment Service HigherEdJobs Chronicle of Higher Education Diverse Issues Indeed.com Other * Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter/Letter of Application Teaching Philosophy Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Other Document Letter of Reference 1 Letter of Reference 2 Letter of Reference 3 Delta State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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