Assistant Professor of Education

The Department of Education at Lincoln Memorial University invites applications for a full-time faculty position within the Doctor of Education (EdD) program. The successful candidate will possess expertise in curriculum and instruction, instructional practices, teaching and learning, or a closely related field and demonstrate a strong commitment to practitioner-focused doctoral education.

• Earned terminal degree (EdD or PhD) in Curriculum & Instruction, Instructional Leadership, Educational Leadership, Teaching & Learning, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of successful teaching experience in higher education and/or PK–12 settings or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of instructional practices, adult learning, and practitioner-based doctoral education.
• Strong written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Experience teaching at the doctoral level.
• Dissertation chairing or committee experience.
• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research.
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g., Canvas).

• Teach doctoral-level courses in areas such as curriculum and instruction, instructional leadership, instructional practices, assessment, or related topics.
• Support EdD students through advising, dissertation supervision, and committee service.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback and individualized student support.
• Collaborate with faculty to support program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in curriculum development and course revision aligned with current research and practitioner needs.
• Maintain active scholarly engagement through research, presentations, publications, or professional involvement.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Engage with school and community stakeholders to support partnerships and program outreach.

Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.

Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.

The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.

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