Lecturer (Educational Leadership

Lecturer (Educational Leadership)

The Department of Education Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD) in the College of Education is accepting applications for the position of Lecturer – Professional Track Faculty (part-time) for the 2026 – 2027 Academic Year. Professional track Faculty positions do not carry rank and are one-semester or one-year, with the possibility of renewal. Successful candidates will teach 1-3 courses on the undergraduate or graduate curriculum, depending on the department's needs.

Teaching is in Educational Leadership. This position will remain open through the end of the academic year; however, we will be screening applicants on an ongoing basis.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
- Doctoral degree in K12 Educational Leadership required;
Principal Licensure required.

Other

Required Qualifications
- Excellent teaching ability. A commitment to the success of students and programs at the University.

Preferred Qualifications
- College teaching experience. Demonstrated experience in Educational Leadership.

Required License(s) or Certification(s) - Principal Licensure.

The Department of Education Leadership, Policy, and Human Development (ELPHD) comprises 40 full-time faculty members and more than 750 students. ELPHD advances education through scholarship, leadership, and advocacy. Faculty in ELPHD prepare counselors, educational leaders, and workplace professionals who are committed to improve education—from K-12 schools, to community colleges and universities, to workplace training—through applied theory, rigorous research, professional ethics, and data-driven best practice.

ELPHD offers graduate programs in Adult and Lifelong Education;
Community College Leadership;
Counselor Education;
Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis;
Educational Leadership; and Higher Education Opportunity, Equity, and Justice. The department emphasizes exemplary scholarship, teaching, and service in the context of a university education and has a vibrant research culture that inspires and guides students through teaching, advising, and dissertation supervision. As researchers and teachers, the faculty explore complex and pressing contemporary issues and problems facing education and society with a view toward solutions that will make a real, positive difference for students and higher education institutions.