Asst​/Assoc Prof, Ed Lead

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00187PO25 Advertised Title Asst/Assoc Prof, Ed Lead Campus Aiken College/Division USC Aiken College/Division Level Department AIK Education Advertised Salary Range Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Position Category Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Basis 9 months Work County Aiken Tenure Information Tenure-Track/Tenured Job Search Category Faculty

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership - School of Education

The School of Education at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. The preferred candidate will have previous experience coordinating graduate education programs; experience in program development, recruitment, or assessment; familiarity with CAEP or state accreditation processes; administrative experience in P-12 education;

and state certification or licensure in Educational Leadership (or eligibility). For more information about the School of Education, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Main Responsibilities include coordinating the M.Ed. in Educator Leadership (curriculum, assessment, scheduling, and student advising); teaching graduate-level Educational Leadership courses; mentoring graduate students and supervising applied research projects; contributing to CAEP accreditation and continuous improvement efforts; maintaining an active research agenda; collaborating with local P-12 districts and state education agencies; participating in recruitment and alumni engagement; and providing service to the university and profession.

Main responsibilities will be on the Aiken Campus, and instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities. Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.

Requirements:
Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field (ABD will be considered with degree conferred by the time of appointment), with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, or demonstrated potential for excellence in these areas at the rank of Assistant Professor.

USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

The initial screening of applicants will begin December 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their application: a cover letter; current CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; full contact information for…