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Institution*DepartmentProgramTitleApplication DeadlineApplied (add +1 if you applied)Search Status (Phone, Campus, Closed) & DatePay Offered Individual(s) Hired (names if appropriate)Appointment BeginsTenure-Track (Y/N)?Brief Position Highlights or FociApplication MaterialsApplication LinkCommittee ChairChair Email
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Texas Tech UniversityEducational Psychology, Leadership, and CounselingEducational Psychology, Leadership, and CounselingAssistant Professor of Higher Education9/1/202569/1/2026YActive scholarship in peer-reviewed publications, apply for/manage external funding, teach grad courses in-person & onlineCV, Cover letter, Teaching Evals, 3-5 referenceshttps://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=179162224&Title=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20Higher%20EducationDr. Stephanie J. Jonesstephanie.j.jones@ttu.edu
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Texas State UniversityDepartment of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School PsychologyAdult, Professional, and Community Education (APCE) Assistant or Associate Professor9/10/20254Fall 2026YThis position involves teaching graduate-level courses in APCE, maintaining an active and productive research agenda with national and international visibility; mentoring doctoral students and supervising dissertations; seeking external funding to support research and student development; and providing service to the program, department, college, university, and the broader educational leadership profession. The role also involves administrative leadership of the doctoral or master’s program, with responsibility for student recruitment, advising, engagement with program partners, course scheduling, coordination of graduate assistants, and overall program vitality.
To apply, submit:
1) A letter of intent describing experience and fit with the position
2) A current curriculum vita
3) A statement of your research agenda
4) Copies of up to 3 writing samples
5) A record of positive teaching evaluations or evidence of effective teaching (optional for assistant professor level and required for the associate professor level),
6) Unofficial transcripts of doctoral-level coursework
7) Names of three references including phone numbers and email addresses, provided in the Reference Letter section of the application.
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/53526
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University of Southern MississippiSchool of EducationHigher Education ProgramAssistant Professor (two positions)9/15/20252Fall 2026Yhttps://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4891?c=usm&sq=req4891&source=HigheredjobsNo H-1B sponsorship
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Columbus State UniversityTeacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling Department
Assistant Professor of History EducationPost does not say, but job is supposed to start August 2025 but job application site is still open. August 2025 but job application site is still openYSee post URL
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Letter of Application (Addresses how the candidate meets the minimum and preferred qualifications)
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Statement of Research Interests
5. Transcripts (Official transcripts must be received prior to the second round of interviews; unofficial transcripts may be submitted early for consideration. Electronic transcripts preferred.
6. Copy of recent paper presentation or publication
7. References with current emails and telephone numbers
https://www.higheredjobs.com/search/details.cfm?JobCode=179142283&Title=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20History%20Education Dr. Jan Burchamburcham_jan@columbusstate.edu
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Stanford UniversityGraduate School of EducationFaculty Position in Education Data ScienceAssistant or Associate Professor10/1/2025Assistant Prof.: $135k – $150k
Assoc. Prof: $160k – $180k		YThe successful candidate will show a generative line of research in education data science and contribute to teaching and advising doctoral and masters students in the Graduate School of Education.
a brief cover letter
a research and teaching statement (no more than 3 pages total)
curriculum vitae
three scholarly publications and/or well-developed papers
provide the names of three references, who will be contacted as follows:
references for non-tenured applicants will be contacted for a letter upon submission of the application
references for applicants who are currently tenured may be contacted for a letter at a later stage in the application process
https://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494880/faculty-position-in-education-data-scienceTanya Chamberlaintanyas@stanford.edu
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University of GeorgiaLifelong Ed, Admin & PolicyQualitative Research ProgramAssistant Professor10/3/25August 2026`Yhttps://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/450755Dr. Melissa Freemanfreeman9@uga.edu
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University of Massachusetts BostonCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentHigher Education ProgramAssistant Professor of Higher Education10/06/2025 (priority deadline)2Fall 2026Y
1. Letter of interest;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. Three samples of scholarship;
4. Names and contact information for three academic references
https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/528158/assistant-professor-college-of-education-and-human-developmentKatalin Szelenyikatalin.szelenyi@umb.edu
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University of KentuckyEducational Policy Studies and EvaluationAssistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Quantitative Methods10/06/2025Fall 2026Y
Cover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, three writing samples, unofficial transcripts, and name of three references
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/598214Dr. Jungmin Leejungmin.lee@uky.edu
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University of California RiversideSchool of EducationEducational Policy Analysis and LeadershipAssistant Professor of Policy Analysis10/8/20251$78,200 to $101,400yWe seek a scholar who studies the politics of education, policy analysis, and policy making at local, state, and national levels. This position is part of the Educational Policy and Leadership area within University of California Riverside’s School of Education. We seek scholars who examine ways that policy across the age range, from Pre-K to higher education, can further learning and commitments to equity and to multiple forms of diversity. Addressing marginalization as well as other vital goals such as more impactful, humane, and democratic schooling is desired. Doing work that directly informs policy is attractive as is work tied to curricular change and leadership.Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Statement of Teaching

Teaching Evaluations

3-5 letters of reference required		https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/JPF02123
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University of GeorgiaLouise McBee InstituteHigher Education ProgramLouise McBee Distinguished Professor 10/10/2025Fall 2026Yhttps://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/443189
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University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleCollege of Education, Health, and Human SciencesEducational Leadership and Policy StudiesAssociate/Full Professor of Education Policy10/15/2025August 2026Y
1. A letter of interest outlining how the applicant meets the stated qualifications;
2. Curriculum vita;
3. Up to three representative publications/writing samples; and
4. The contact information for three references.
https://apply.interfolio.com/172632Dr. Sonya Hayesshayes22@utk.edu
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University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleCollege of Education, Health, and Human SciencesEducational Leadership and Policy StudiesAssistant Professor of Higher Education10/15/20253August 2026Y
1. A letter of interest outlining how applicants meet the stated qualifications;
2. Curriculum vita;
3. Up to three representative publications/writing samples; and
4. The contact information for three references.
https://apply.interfolio.com/172680Dr. Lauren Irwinlirwin6@utk.edu
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University of Washington, TacomaSchool of EducationAssistant Professor of Higher Education10/15/2025 (priority deadline)$83,232 to $87,444Fall 2026Yhttps://apply.interfolio.com/172066?ref=careers.ashe.ws&_gl=1*203fp1*_ga*NzA0MjE0NDg5LjE3NTcyODQzMDA.*_ga_TY46638KP3*czE3NTcyODQyOTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTcyODQ2MDIkajU5JGwwJGgw
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Stanford UniversityGraduate School of EducationEducation and OrganizationsOpen Rank10/15/20251Fall 2026Yhttps://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494884/open-rank-faculty-position-in-education-and-organizations
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Empire State UniversityCollege of EducationHigher EducationAssistant/Associate Professor of Higher EducationOpen Until Filled1$72-$80kYThe successful candidate will focus on master's in Higher Education with some teaching in other master's and the Ed.D. program. The ideal candidate will have a teaching and scholarly focus on finance, legal and ethical issues, research methods, adult education, and/or leadership in higher education. The candidate will also serve as an advisor in the master's and Ed.D. programs and lead and serve on student dissertation committees.Resume, Cover Letter, 3 Referenceshttps://esc.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp;jsessionid=442275252BF6C465F95C332A2D7D753F?JOBID=192465Dr. Nathan Gonyea
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Old Dominion UniversityDarden College of Education & Professional Studies Department of Educational Leadership and Workforce DevelopmenAssistant/Associate Professor of Community College Leadership (2 positions)10/15/2025July 2026yCandidates for this position should exhibit the ability to engage in a rigorous research agenda on topics related to the community college, publish in peer-reviewed research journals and outlets, and generate research-related grant activity. The candidates for this position are expected to teach synchronous distance courses and face-to-face courses for students in the Community College Leadership program in our 1-week summer institute.A letter of interest.
A Curriculum vitae.
A research agenda (1 page).
Names and contact information for three professional references.		https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/24022James E. Bartlett, Ph.D.jbartlet@odu.edu
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Columbia UniversityTeachers College Teachers College Assistant professors tenure-track10/20/2025$108,000 - $151,0009/1/2026YWe seek a scholar who addresses critical issues facing higher education today and whose expertise will contribute to both the intellectual vitality and strategic direction of the HPSE. We are especially interested in candidates whose work explores the evolving roles of colleges and universities within broader organizational, societal, political, and policy contexts.cover letter, CV, writing samples, letters of rechttps://employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job/513728/assistantassociate-professor-of-higher-and-postsecondary-educationNoah D. Dreznerhigheredsearch@tc.columbia.edu
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University of Alabama
Ed Leadership/Policy/Tech Studies
Associate Professor/Full Professor of Higher Education Administration
10/1/20258/16/2026YThe Education Policy Center and the Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies (ELPTS) at The University of Alabama invite applications for an Associate/Full Professor of Higher Education Administration, with a specialization in quantitative modeling in the economics of education, at either the higher education or K-20 levels, preferred. The Department of Educational Leadership, Policy and Technology Studies is home to 30 research and teaching faculty across four program areas: Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, Instructional Technology and Social and Cultural Foundations of Education.https://careers.ua.edu/jobs/4cf1914a-11de-4b1e-aa47-7915dd75552e
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Good luck, everyone. Free advice: don't tie your self worth to the academic job market. It's brutal, often unfair, and not an indicator of your intellect, training, or capacity for social good <3
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submitting my first app and I'm already exhaustedsame here
seconded! anyone want to start a support group?
same here
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