Assistant Professor and Education Executive Leadership Program Coordinator

Assistant Professor Coordinator Ed.D. In Higher Education Executive Leadership

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. The coordinator will work collaboratively with faculty, university leadership, and external partners to prepare practice-oriented leaders for executive roles in educational institutions. The successful candidate will have higher education leadership experience, a passion for developing future institutional leaders, and a commitment to innovation and student-centered education.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Teaching and curriculum development
• Program leadership and student support
• Administrative and operational duties

Required qualifications include:

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in educational leadership (higher education-focused), 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 with professionalism and attention to detail

Benefits and employee experience:

Wingate University is committed to supporting employees both personally and professionally through a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative campus community. Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage; 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.

Application instructions:

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wingate University community. Please complete all sections of the application and upload all required documents. A résumé is required for all positions, and a curriculum vitae (CV) is requested for faculty roles or other positions where applicable.

• Cover letter addressing qualifications and vision for the new Ed.D. in higher education executive leadership
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching philosophy and leadership development statement
• Names and contact information of three references

Special instructions:

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In compliance with applicable law and university policies, 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. At this time, we are currently seeking candidates with legal authorization to work in the U.S.