Assistant​/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

Assistant/Associate Professor, Educational Leadership

Department:
Educational Leadership

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Dean or Academic Administrator

Positions Supervised:
Student Employee(s) as Applicable

Application must be completed in one sitting. At the time of completing the application, you will need the following documents to upload.

• Cover Letter specifying your area of expertise and interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy

Job Summary

Faculty and instructors are responsible for curriculum, teaching, service, scholarship, and related administrative activities that support the mission, vision, and values of the university.

The College of Education and Human Services at Lindenwood University invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership.

Qualified applicants will possess a doctorate in education with specialization in curriculum and instruction, school administration, district administration, or higher education administration. The successful candidate will be expected to teach 4 courses (3 credit hours) each semester. Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching online. All Lindenwood faculty members are expected to advise and mentor students, continue to develop their expertise through research and scholarship, and participate in faculty governance and campus life.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership is a full-time, 9-month faculty position that will begin August 13, 2026. Review of applications will begin July 20, 2026 and will continue until July 27th.

The primary roles and responsibilities associated with this position include teaching doctoral level coursework, serving as a dissertation chair and/or committee member, and advising students.

Required Qualifications

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements may be designated by position.

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Additional Requirements for this position:

• Ph.D. or Ed.D

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Communication

Skills:

Ability to verbalize understanding of complex problems or situations, ask relevant questions for clarifications and explain concepts clearly to others; well-developed written communication skills; ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively with students and co-workers verbally, in-person, and by telephone using the English language; ability to present materials effectively to individual students or groups; ability to manage interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and discretion;

and ability to support a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion through effective interactions with students, employees, alumni, and other stakeholders.

Decision-Making & Analytical

Skills:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; ability to organize and express ideas, directions, and data in a logical sequence to describe a process or explain procedures, such as how to perform a task; and ability to deal with abstract and concrete variables.

Technological & Related

Skills:

Ability to use current technology to enhance effectiveness including but not limited to computers, computer-assisted instruction programs, and audio-visual equipment; willing to learn and apply any other new technology necessary to enhance learning; working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Canvas (LMS), CAMS (SIS), and Workday (EIS); and ability to use phones, fax machines, printers, scanners and copiers.

Work Environment

• Unless a faculty position is designated as fully remote, all full-time faculty positions are designated as non-standard flex. On-campus presence is required and is deemed necessary to perform the position expectations. Flexibility for remote work for non-routine, situational, and unusual circumstances, is provided at the administrator's discretion.
• General office and/or classroom setting for on-campus faculty and instructors
• Variable work environments as determined by online instructors; must have 24/7 access to a computer that meets minimum technical specifications and has high-speed Internet access, distraction free from noise and movement
• See Attendance section below for work environment attendance expectations

Physical Abilities

• Stamina to teach classes as required
• Ability to stand or sit for extended time periods
• Ability to meet on-campus requirement for classes and duties that are designated as such

Attendance

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. The University complies with appropriate federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities and access to educational programs without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to all qualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of…