Visiting Lecturer - Educational Leadership

Salary: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually

The School of Education at North Dakota State University is seeking inquiries, nominations, and applications for a visiting lecturer of Educational Leadership to join the School of Education faculty, beginning August 16, 2026, or as otherwise negotiated. The position includes a possible renewable contract. This colleague will contribute to one or more of the following graduate-level program areas:

• Community education
• Adult learning
• K-12 educational leadership
• Institutional effectiveness
• Organizational learning

• Teach four (4) graduate-level courses per semester in one or more of the six program areas listed above.
• Participate in professional service activities.
• Work effectively with colleagues across disciplines and/or community organizations.
• Contribute to fostering a collaborative community across the School of Education.

• An earned doctorate in education or a field closely related to one or more of the six program areas listed above, from a regionally accredited institution, by the time of initial appointment.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, access, and inclusiveness.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Professional experience relevant to one or more of the six program areas listed above.
• Experience with research and evaluation design, methods, and analytical procedures applied to educational and social research (e.g., quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, action/participatory methods).
• An active program of scholarly inquiry (evidence might include publications, engagement in professional and scholarly organizations, community-based participatory programs, a record of obtaining funding through contracts or competitive grants, or other modes of scholarship).
• Evidence of providing high-quality instruction and mentoring at the graduate level.
• Commitment to cultivating relationships with colleagues on campus, within the local community, and across the state/region.
• Ability to diversify program area faculty in a way that prioritizes, values, and celebrates diversity in all forms and ensures a sense of belonging, respect, and inclusion that supports the success of each member of the community.

Review of applications will begin June 2, 2026 and will continue until the positions are filled. Salary is negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Submit a letter of interest that addresses the responsibilities and qualifications listed above, a complete vita, copies of all graduate transcripts, a one-page diversity statement that describes how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is woven into the applicant’s teaching, research, and service, and the names and contact information of three professional references via the NDSU Human Resources website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The search will be conducted in compliance with North Dakota’s open records law. NDSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.