F99451 Assistant Professor of Leadership

F99451 Assistant Professor of Leadership

The Department of Educational Leadership at Northeastern State University invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. This position is Oklahoma-based in Tahlequah, OK. The successful candidate will support graduate education through high-quality teaching, an active program of research and scholarship, meaningful university and professional service, and sustained mentorship of graduate students in the Master of Science in Leadership and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Community-Based Leadership programs.

The Ed.D. in Community-Based Leadership is an innovative, cohort-based doctoral program designed to prepare scholar-practitioners who create sustainable change through collaboration among educational institutions, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community partners. Through applied research and a Dissertation in Practice, doctoral students address authentic leadership challenges while developing evidence-based solutions that strengthen organizations and communities.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished scholar-practitioner to help shape and grow a distinctive doctoral program. The successful candidate will play a significant role in curriculum development, doctoral student success, research initiatives, community partnerships, and the continued advancement of graduate education. Faculty members are expected to contribute to a collaborative academic culture that values innovation, applied scholarship, mentorship, and community engagement.

The Department of Educational Leadership is committed to preparing ethical, innovative, and community-engaged leaders through graduate education grounded in research, collaboration, and professional practice. Faculty enjoy a collegial environment characterized by shared governance, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a strong commitment to student success. Faculty have opportunities to:

Help shape a growing doctoral program with a distinctive mission.

Mentor highly motivated master's and doctoral students in a cohort-based learning environment.

Collaborate with faculty across disciplines on research, teaching, and community-engaged scholarship.

Build partnerships with PK–12 schools, higher education institutions, tribal nations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and governmental agencies.

Develop externally funded research initiatives and interdisciplinary projects.

Assume leadership roles in doctoral education, curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, and program innovation.

Contribute to a department that values academic excellence, collaborative leadership, and meaningful community impact.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative scholar-practitioner who is passionate about mentoring doctoral students, advancing applied and community-engaged research, and preparing ethical leaders capable of transforming organizations and communities. Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, inclusive excellence, and integrating scholarship with professional practice. They will embrace opportunities to build a nationally recognized doctoral program that prepares leaders to address complex educational and societal challenges through research-informed action.

This position is intended for candidates with a broad foundation in organizational leadership and the ability to apply leadership theory, research, and practice across diverse organizational and community contexts. The department seeks…