School of Education-Assistant​/Associate Professor-Human Studies; Education Administration Program

Title School of Education-Assistant/Associate Professor-Human Studies (Higher Education Administration Program)

Assignment Category

Assignment Category Full‑Time

Rank

Rank Assistant/Associate Professor

Payroll Status

Payroll Status Faculty 9

Job Description

The Department of Human Studies in the School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant/Associate Professor position to begin August 2027. The candidate will teach courses in the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Higher Education Intercollegiate Athletic Administration [with general and eSports tracks] programs, pursue extramural funding to support program and research initiatives, mentor students, and participate in program, departmental and university service as well as service and leadership opportunities external to the university.

Required Qualifications

Appointment requires a completed doctorate by date of hire with a specialization in Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Policy Studies, Student Affairs and Services, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Leadership, Higher Education Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, and/or related field that meets the requirements set by SACSCOC for faculty credentialing within the Higher Education field of study.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity and engagement with national and/or international higher education associations.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.
• A commitment to the support of students at varying levels of academic development.
• Evidence of experience working with underrepresented populations in one or more educational settings.
• Clearly identified research agenda with a record of scholarly research productivity.

Posting Number

Posting Number F2936P

Open Date

Open Date 10/07/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix .

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UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator.

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