Assistant Professor and Education Executive Leadership Program Coordinator

Position Summary

Wingate University's Thayer School of Education invites applications for a 12‑month Assistant Professor who will serve as the Coordinator of the newly redesigned Ed.D. in Higher Education Executive Leadership. This role combines faculty teaching and scholarly engagement with year‑round program leadership, including continuous program improvement, student advising, recruitment, and administrative oversight.

• Teach online graduate‑level courses in educational leadership (e.g., governance, organizational change, finance, policy) with a focus on executive analytics and strategic ROI modeling.
• Support curriculum revision and alignment with best practices and professional standards.
• Foster a practitioner‑scholar model that integrates research, case studies, and real‑world leadership challenges.
• Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students, engaging external executive stakeholders and promoting program visibility.
• Coordinate professional development opportunities, networking events, and leadership seminars for students and alumni.
• Chair or serve on dissertation committees.
• Maintain accurate student records and coordinate course scheduling, admissions, and adjunct onboarding.
• Monitor program data and prepare accreditation and planning reports, ensuring compliance with SACSCOC, NCDPI, FERPA, and academic policies.
• Manage program budgets, purchases, expenditures, and document archival.

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, or a closely related field.
• Experience working in or with senior leadership roles in higher education.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in graduate‑level teaching.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and stakeholders professionally and with attention to detail.

• Experience with higher executive leadership development, coaching, or mentoring educational professionals.
• Knowledge of trends and challenges in higher educational leadership, including demographic shifts and data‑informed decision‑making.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas), student information systems (e.g., Workday), and assessment platforms.

Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; a retirement plan with institutional contribution; paid time off and holidays; tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents; and access to campus facilities, wellness resources, and professional development opportunities.

Wingate University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation or gender identity), age, genetic information, disability and veteran status and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.