Instructor , Educational Leadership

Position: Instructor I, Educational Leadership
Description

New College of Florida invites applications for an instructional faculty position in the M.A. in Educational Leadership program beginning in Fall of 2026. This program is born out of a recognition that most masters in educational leadership and principal certificate programs focus on school operations and compliance while all the research indicates that instructional leadership is the fundamental leadership competency leading to excellent school outcomes.

As New College of Florida strives to be the nation's premier liberal arts college, this program represents a vital part of that mission. New College seeks to advance excellence in education on our campus, throughout our region, and beyond.

We are building a cohort-based program that ensures each graduate will be ready to lead schools that will put our country back in the running among the world's top educational systems.

The M.A. in Educational Leadership integrates the latest research and best practices in the cognitive science of learning with the timeless wisdom found in the Great Books of the Western World. This program will train current and aspiring academic leaders to provide the kind of instructional leadership that develops great teachers.

Faculty in this program will teach in a graduate program that produces leaders who will be ready to create exceptional school culture, lead high performing school teams, and build talent that leads to outlier outcomes for students and families. This includes leading instruction of core classes and overseeing clinical coursework where future leaders will develop their teaching and leadership skills on the front lines.

Examples of Duties

Teaching and Scholarship Expectations

The teaching load is two courses per semester. Faculty may also need to oversee internships and seminars required of the graduate students. The faculty member will be expected to work closely with the program director on the materials used and method of delivery of the courses. Must be willing to teach evening courses as needed.

About New College

New College is driven by a mission to be the best liberal arts college in America. New College, the nationally recognized honors college of the State University System of Florida, is an innovative liberal arts institution where students learn how to think, not what to think.

Founded in 1960, the College has garnered national acclaim for its rigorous academics as students chart their own academic course with the assistance of faculty advisors and written assessments are given in addition to letter grades. Conducting research is an important part of the undergraduate curriculum at New College with each student having to complete a senior thesis to graduate.

The New College campus sits on the scenic Sarasota Bay and directly adjacent to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation. The region consistently ranks among the best for quality of life, featuring world-famous beaches, historic architecture, and iconic fine & performing arts institutions.

To Apply

Interested candidates should apply online at  and upload the following:

* A cover letter outlining one's teaching philosophy.

* Curriculum Vitae

* Graduate transcripts.

* Names and emails of three former supervisors to provide letters of recommendation.

Minimum Qualifications

* Candidates must hold a Ph.D./Ed.D. in a relevant field by date of employment.

* Demonstrated excellence in teaching.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience teaching the Great Books of the Western World.

* Experience in classical education.

* Familiarity with the history of education in the west.

* Leadership experience in an educational setting.