Assistant Professor of Instruction, Education Administration

Assistant Professor of Instruction, Education Administration

The School of Education at Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Educational Administration beginning Fall 2027. This position requires office hours on campus. The successful candidate will bring substantial K-12 school leadership experience, demonstrated excellence in online teaching, and a commitment to preparing ethical, reflective, and effective educational leaders. Consistent with Xavier University's Jesuit Catholic mission, the faculty member will support students’ academic and professional development while fostering a learning environment grounded in service, reflection, compassion, inclusion, and care for the whole person.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Teach graduate courses in educational administration and leadership, including courses delivered in online formats.

• Develop and revise curriculum consistent with program outcomes, professional standards, licensure requirements, and effective practices in educational leadership.

• Advise and mentor graduate students pursuing educational leadership degrees, licenses, and certificates.

• Support student learning, professional development, decision-making, wellness, and progress toward academic and career goals.

• Maintain meaningful relationships with school districts, educational organizations, Catholic schools, and other community partners.

• Participate in program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement activities.

• Contribute to the service responsibilities of the School of Education and university.

• Perform other faculty responsibilities consistent with the position and needs of the School of Education.

• A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational leadership or a closely related field.

• Three to five years of successful experience as a building principal in a public or private K-12 educational setting.

• Demonstrated excellence in online teaching.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport effectively with diverse populations.

• A demonstrated ability to foster student learning, development, decision-making, success, wellness, and responsiveness to individual needs.

• Empathy and compassion for the experiences and perspectives of others.

• An understanding of and commitment to Xavier University's Jesuit Catholic mission and identity.

• A valid Ohio administrative license or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment.

• A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.

• Evidence of relevant professional experience within the past five years, such as curriculum development, professional presentations, leadership initiatives, publications, or other professional contributions.

• The ability to complete required BCI and FBI background checks.

• School leadership experience in both public and private educational settings.

• Experience with graduate-level educational administration or leadership programs.

• Experience advising, mentoring, or supervising aspiring school leaders.

• Experience developing online courses and delivering high-quality asynchronous or synchronous instruction.

• Experience cultivating school-university partnerships.

• Demonstrated experience or sustained interest in Catholic school leadership.

• Familiarity with Ohio educational leadership standards, principal licensure requirements, and school improvement processes.

The teaching expectation is 24 credit hours annually for this non-tenure-track faculty position.

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