Assistant/Associate Professor; tenure-track or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice; non
Listed on 2026-02-23
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic, Faculty
Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (non-tenure-track) of Education Leadership (Faculty)
Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (non-tenure-track) of Education Leadership (Faculty)
Posting Number F01820P
Department USD-Educational Admin
Physical Location of Position (City) Vermillion
The Division of Educational Leadership in the School of Education at the University of South Dakota seeks applicants for an Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track) or Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice (non-tenure-track) position. This is an on-campus, nine‑month position with the possibility of summer teaching. The Division of Educational Leadership develops innovative scholar‑practitioners and transformational leaders who use evidence‑based research and critical thinking to solve complex problems of practice.
The successful candidate will teach and mentor students in the division’s PreK‑20 educational doctorate (Ed.D.), master’s, and specialist programs in hybrid and online course formats.
Primary responsibilities include teaching, mentoring graduate students, dissertation advising, research, and professional service. Other duties as assigned.
Applicants must possess an earned Ed.D. or Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Educational Leadership or a related field by August 21, 2026 and have successful experience as a PreK‑12 school leader in the United States. Applicants must show evidence of accomplishments or strong potential for success in teaching, research leading to publication, and professional service.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications. Tenure‑track or Professor of Practice (non‑tenure‑track) depending on experience, nine‑month contract with optional summer contracts, full‑time faculty position available August 22, 2026.
First Consideration Date of Application: March 27, 2026. Open until filled.
Please apply at your future.sdbor.edu
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- Professional vitae
- List and contact information for at least 3 references
- Doctoral transcript
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Reference List
- Doctoral Transcripts
- Other (optional)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Contact Information
Please e-mail education.dean.
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South Dakota Board of Regents
306
E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605‑773‑3455
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