Associate​/Full Professor, Counseling and Instructional Support (Ed.D Program Chair

Jacksonville State University Associate/Full Professor of Education Program Chair of the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Program

Jacksonville State University’s College of Education and Professional Studies is seeking to hire a scholar for an Associate or Full Professor in the Professional Counseling and Leadership Department.

The College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University invites applications for the position of Associate or Full Professor of Education. The Associate/Full Professor of Education and Program chair of the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program provides academic leadership, administrative oversight, and strategic direction for the doctoral program within the College of Education and Professional Studies. The program chair ensures high-quality instruction, scholarly excellence, and robust student support across the program.

This position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and university partners to maintain program integrity, meet accreditation expectations, support dissertation completion, and promote continuous program improvement.

This position requires the following:

• Doctorate degree in education, higher education, education studies, counseling, or a related field.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Experience in supervising student research
• Experience in teaching graduate courses
• Experience in supervising faculty

Applicants will be required to submit a cover letter, resume or CV, teaching philosophy and unofficial transcripts to complete their application.

This position has an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026.

Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama, midway between Birmingham and Atlanta, Jax State is home to over 10,000 students representing 63 countries. As a learning-centered university, it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment, meeting their educational, career, and personal goals. As an academic institution, it aims to produce broadly educated graduates who are prepared for global engagement.

As a public, comprehensive university, it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals, Core Values, and Strategies to fulfill this Mission, go to the JSU Strategic Plan home page.

Academically, Jax State offers 113 academic programs and concentrations, including bachelor's, master's, post-baccalaureate, doctoral, and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features six colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts, Humanities and Sciences;
Business and Industry;
Education and Professional Studies;
Health Professions and Wellness;
Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations, a reflection of their quality and JSU’s commitment to excellence.

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Jax State is an Equal Employment and Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.