Clinical Assistant Professor Educational Leadership; P

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor Educational Leadership (P-12)
About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

With more than 29,500 students and 150 degree programs, Georgia Southern University is the largest comprehensive university south of Atlanta. Our hands-on, practical approach to learning, and faculty dedicated to teaching, ensure you are prepared for your career and life after graduation.

Statesboro Campus

1332 Southern Drive

Statesboro, GA 30458

Department Information

Within this setting, The College of Education ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs to prepare students for careers in public education, community agencies, and higher education. The Department of Leadership, Technology, and Human Development (), one of four departments within the college, includes four distinct programs:
Educational Leadership, Counselor Education, School Psychology, and Instructional Technology. The programs in Educational Leadership provide graduate degrees with specializations in P-12 and higher education leadership at the master
¿ s, educational specialist, and doctoral levels. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a member of the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED), reflecting a commitment to practitioner-focused leadership development.

Job Summary

Reporting to the department chair, the Clinical Assistant Professor requires teaching and service responsibilities, as well as a terminal degree. The position involves collaborating with faculty across the College of Education, collaborating with district level personnel to develop district-university partnerships, and performing service to the department, college, university, and professional community. Additional position responsibilities include helping with program direction and support with curricular initiatives.

The position is an academic, non-tenure-track (10-month) appointment.

Required Qualifications

* Earned Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Education Leadership or a closely related field, with at least 18 graduate semester hours in educational leadership, prior to August 1, 2026.

* Minimum five years of administrative leadership experience in the P-12 educational contexts.

* Ability and/or experience leading district-wide initiatives.

* Ability to provide graduate mentorship.

* Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

* Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, curriculum design and development, and program direction.

* Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.

* Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.

* Experience working with varied student populations.

* Comprehensive awareness and understanding of current issues facing P-12 educational leadership.

* Ability to use and model technology.

* Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

* Ability and/or experience in teaching face-to-face, hybrid, and online courses.

* Ability and/or experience collaborating across stakeholders

* Evidence of engagement with educators and leaders in P-12 schools and support for school/university partnerships.

* Evidence of leadership…