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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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Columbus State UniversityTeacher Education, Leadership, and Counseling Department
Assistant Professor of History EducationColumbus State position is closed, per the hiring contactAugust 2025 but job application site is still openYSee post URL1. 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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Empire State UniversityCollege of EducationHigher EducationAssistant/Associate Professor of Higher EducationOpen Until Filled8Campus invites sent$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 GonyeaNo visa sponsorship
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University of Texas at San AntonioCollege of Education & Human DevelopmentDepartment of Educational Leadership and Policy StudiesProfessor of PracticeOpen Until Filled$60,000 annualized plus compensation for serving as Graduate Advisor of Record (GAR).Nseeks a dynamic and student-centered leader for the role of Professor of Practice. This individual will lead efforts in academic and programmatic development for the EdD program, in collaboration with faculty. This is a 12-month faculty appointment and will be responsible for teaching 3 classes per semester (3/3). The successful candidate will blend direct teaching with core academic advising and will contribute to the strategic development of student success initiatives. They will collaborate closely with ELPS faculty, graduate success coaches, and university support services to foster a welcoming, high-touch, and transformative doctoral experience.https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psc/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=14360&PostingSeq=1
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Johns Hopkins UniversitySchool of EducationGrigg Endowed Professor2$140,009 - $214,580The Grigg Professor will join the School of Education and the broader University at an exciting time where both the School and University are poised to make even more important contributions in the education policy space. The SOE continues to emphasize research and academic programming in this space, including a new master's program Education Policy, which prepares education leaders of the 21st century with wide-ranging skills necessary to shape effective, evidence-based education policies. In addition to the School's well-regarded research centers, Johns Hopkins University is making new investments in the academic and professional space of public policy, creating an opportune moment for the Grigg Professor to add leadership, vision, and energy to this work. The Grigg Professor will play a lead role in identifying opportunities for synergy and leverage to increase the energy and impact of all that Hopkins is doing in disparate areas of interest and activity and therefore in maximizing the University's impact in education policy writ large.https://apply.interfolio.com/176793
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Texas Tech UniversityEducational Psychology, Leadership, and CounselingEducational Psychology, Leadership, and CounselingAssistant Professor of Higher Education9/1/20257On-Campus complete9/1/2026YActive 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)9/15/202532 offers accepted$70,000Fall 2026Yhttps://usm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/4891?c=usm&sq=req4891&source=HigheredjobsNo H-1B sponsorship
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Stanford UniversityGraduate School of EducationFaculty Position in Education Data ScienceAssistant or Associate Professor10/1/20255Some first round rejections sent 10/21/25Assistant 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 AlabamaEd Leadership/Policy/Tech StudiesEducation Policy Center/Higher Education AdministrationAssociate Professor/Full Professor of Higher Education Administration10/1/2025Search discontinued 8/16/2026YThe 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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University of GeorgiaLifelong Ed, Admin & PolicyQualitative Research ProgramAssistant Professor10/3/255Search is closed and position has been filledPei-Jung LiAugust 2026`Yhttps://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/450755Dr. Melissa Freemanfreeman9@uga.edu
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University of KentuckyEducational Policy Studies and EvaluationAssistant Professor of Educational Policy Studies & Evaluation, Quantitative Methods10/06/20259Fall 2026YCover letter, CV, teaching statement, research statement, three writing samples, unofficial transcripts, and name of three referenceshttps://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/598214Dr. Jungmin Leejungmin.lee@uky.edu
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University of Massachusetts BostonDepartment of Leadership in Education, College of Education and Human DevelopmentHigher Education ProgramAssistant Professor of Higher Education10/06/202529On-campus invitations sent$80k floor for Assistant, $88k floor for Associate https://www.fsu.umb.edu/sites/fsu.umb.edu/files/2024-2027%20FSU%20Agreement.pdfFall 2026Y1. 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 Massachusetts BostonDepartment of Leadership in Education, College of Education and Human DevelopmentEducational Leadership for Social JusticeAssistant/associate Professor (Educational Leadership/Community Schools)10/6/20252On-campus invitations sent$80k floor for Assistant, $88k floor for Associate https://www.fsu.umb.edu/sites/fsu.umb.edu/files/2024-2027%20FSU%20Agreement.pdf9/1/26YWe are specifically looking for a collaborative, equity-minded, scholar whose research agenda focuses on transformative and culturally sustaining leadership particularly as it relates to the development, implementation, and/or continuous improvement of community schools. Of particular interest are candidates whose teaching, research, and service will advance our college mission and the commitments outlined in our university strategic plan (page 11).To apply, submit the following materials online: 1) a cover letter that describes how the applicant’s teaching, research and service relate to the above description of the position and our program mission, 2) a current curriculum vitae, 3) three samples of scholarship published in academic venues such as peer-reviewed journals, academic books, and conference proceedings or scholarly artifacts in the form of reports, digital publications, blog posts, policy briefs, among other products, and 4) names and contact information for three academic references. Only finalists for the position will be asked to submit letters of recommendation.https://employmentopportunities.umb.edu/boston/en-us/job/528432/assistantassociate-professor-educational-leadershipcommunity-schoolsCasel Walkercasel.walker@umb.edu
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University of California RiversideSchool of EducationEducational Policy Analysis and LeadershipAssistant Professor of Policy Analysis10/8/202512Offer accepted (search closed)$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 Institute itHigher Education ProgramLouise McBee Distinguished Professor 10/10/2025On-campus interviews completedFall 2026Yhttps://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/443189
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Georgia Southern UniversityDepartment of Leadership, Technology, and Human DevelopmentEducational LeadershipAssistant Professor of Higher Education Leadership10/15/20257Search complete.Ariana GarciaAugust 1, 2026YTeaching online synchronous and asynchronous to M.Ed. and Ed.D. students, commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy mentoring, and curriculum design and development, Demonstrated commitment to advancing a strong and growing research and scholarship agenda and the production of research/creative activities as appropriate to the discipline
Cover letter, CV, three referenceshttps://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=39000&JobOpeningId=290457&PostingSeq=1Dr. Elise Cain & Dr. Dan Calhounecain@georgiasouthern.edu and dwcalhoun@georgiasouthern.edu
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Old Dominion UniversityDarden College of Education & Professional Studies Department of Educational Leadership and Workforce DevelopmentAssistant/Associate Professor of Community College Leadership (2 positions)10/15/20254offer accepted (search closed)July 2026yA letter of interest.
A Curriculum vitae.
A research agenda (1 page).
Names and contact information for three professional references.		James E. Bartlett, Ph.D.jbartlet@odu.edu
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Stanford UniversityGraduate School of EducationEducation and OrganizationsOpen Rank10/15/202512Rejections sentFall 2026Yhttps://facultypositions.stanford.edu/en-us/job/494884/open-rank-faculty-position-in-education-and-organizations
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University of South AlabamaLeadership and Teacher Education, College of Education and Professional StudiesEducational Leadership - Higher EducationAssistant / Associate Professor of Higher Education10/15/20252On campus interviewsAugust 2026YResponsibilities include engaging in scholarly research and publication related to the candidate’s expertise in Higher Education Administration or Policy; seeking external funding for research and/or training grants; teaching graduate courses associated with area of expertise and general educational leadership; supervising students completing practicum and internships in higher education administrative positions; advising graduate students in leadership; supporting students completing Ed.D. culminating projects; engaging in professional and community service through cooperative work in schools and university partnerships; and working collaboratively with departmental faculty to promote, develop, and grow the educational leadership program.INTERESTED APPLICANTS should email (1) a letter of interest to include a description of research, teaching, and service experiences; (2) a current curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research; (4) the names, affiliation, and contact information for three references; and (4) copies of unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts to Ms. Carjetta Taylor, Assistant to the Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies at applyceps@southalabama.edu. Please include “Higher Education Faculty Search” in the subject line.www.southalabama.edu/departments/academicaffairs/facultyposition.htmlDr. Kathy Thompsonkathythompson@southalabama.edu.
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University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleCollege of Education, Health, and Human SciencesEducational Leadership and Policy StudiesAssociate/Full Professor of Education Policy (Endowed Position)10/15/2025Offer ExtendedAugust 2026Y1. 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 Education10/15/202518Search closed. Offer extended and accepted.$84,000Karly Ball IsaacsonAugust 2026Y1. 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 Education10/15/20259Offer Extended$83,232 to $87,444Angel JonesFall 2026Yhttps://apply.interfolio.com/172066?ref=careers.ashe.ws&_gl=1*203fp1*_ga*NzA0MjE0NDg5LjE3NTcyODQzMDA.*_ga_TY46638KP3*czE3NTcyODQyOTkkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTcyODQ2MDIkajU5JGwwJGgw
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Columbia UniversityTeachers College Teachers College Assistant professors tenure-track10/20/2025112nd rounds extended$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 California, BerkeleyBerkeley School of EducationThe Education Policy Cluster of the Othering and Belonging InstituteAssistant Professor10/30/20254Rejections sent$80,800 – $128,700YThe University of California, Berkeley seeks a tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Berkeley School of Education whose scholarship addresses the goals of The Education Policy Cluster of the Othering and Belonging Institute. The goals of the Cluster are to: (1) Foster creative scholarship in K-12 education policy and politics research focused on pressing challenges of educational opportunity for students experiencing unequal schools, systems, and structures; (2) Devise and pilot inclusive research that engages students, families and communities; (3) Engage in strategic dissemination and contribute to local, state, and national policy discussions and decisions; and (4) Enrich the intellectual environment of the campus through fostering multidisciplinary scholarship. We seek an Assistant Professor who has a research and teaching portfolio that examines how educational policy and political processes influence access, opportunity, and outcomes across communities of varied social and economic backgrounds. We plan to conduct an interdisciplinary search between the Othering and Belonging Institute and the Berkeley School of Education to recruit scholars whose research focuses on one or more the following areas: (1) policies and legal strategies to improve educational opportunities for minoritized and emergent bilingual and multilingual students; (2) political and systemic dynamics, and their relationship to efforts to improve school systems; and (3) the history of politics and/or policies that limit or expand education opportunity for students made vulnerable by historical and contemporary disparities in educational inputs and access. Ideal candidates will be multidisciplinary scholars with backgrounds in several fields such as education, history, sociology, philosophy, public policy, law, and political science. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching in the Policy, Politics, and Leadership cluster in the BSE, including the teaching of undergraduates and graduate students.https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04211
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University of IowaEducation Policy and Leadership StudiesHigher Education and Student AffairsClinical-Track Faculty 10/31/20252Zoom interviews sent; at least one on-campus offeredN (1) letter of interest indicating the rank sought and an explanation of your interest in the position and University of Iowa HESA in particular; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, including teaching evaluations; (4) unofficial graduate college transcripts; (5) contact information for three professional references.https://jobs.uiowa.edu/faculty/view/75755 Brooke Strahn-Koller - brooke-strahn@uiowa.eduThe unit will not fund the $100,000 payment associated with new H-1B sponsorship, either upon hire or during international travel.
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University of ToledoAssistant professor of higher education11/3/20256Search closed. Offer extended and accepted.YExpertise in quantitative methods preferredUToledo Job Openings
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University of California DavisCollege of EducationHigher EducationAssistant/Associate/Full Professor of Higher Education24Offer Extended$80,800 - $156,500yThe School of Education (SOE) at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a tenure-track open rank position in the area of higher education. We seek applicants who bring critical insights on higher education research through the use of innovative approaches. We are especially interested in scholars who focus on postsecondary educational leadership, student affairs/student development, or organizational behavior.CV, cover letter, research statement, statement of teaching, reference contact infohttps://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07333Marcela Cuellar Contact: rcgrijalva@ucdavis.edu
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University of Wisconsin, MadisonDepartment of Educational Policy StudiesEducational Policy StudiesAssistant or Associate Professor11/12/20252Zoom interviewsThe Department of Educational Policy Studies at the UW-Madison invites application for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant/Associate level, with a focus on Education, Environment, and Society. The faculty member is expected to develop original, innovative research that can attract external funding to explore the relationships among education, environmental systems, and social, cultural, economic, and political systems. Fields of educational study might include (but are not limited to): environmental change, sustainability, planetary health, environmental justice, Indigenous lifeways and ecologies, or similar topics. Applicants should have the capacity to teach EDPOL 320: Climate Change, Sustainability, and Education; and to develop new courses on environmental change, sustainability, and education, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses that are specialized topically, theoretically, and/or methodologically. Candidates should have earned a Ph.D. or terminal degree in education or a related field by the position start date. The position will begin August 2026.
You will be asked to create a profile and upload the following documents: (a) letter of interest with a description of current and future research, as well as relevant teaching experience, (b) curriculum vitae, and (c) two samples of scholarly writing. Applicants will be asked provide references during the recruitment process.https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Madison/job/Madison-WI/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-in-Educational-Policy-Studies_JR10003657?source=HigherEdJobsCONTACT: Jacob Leonard

jacob.leonard@wisc.edu
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CSU FullertonAssistant Professor in Ed.D. Community College Specialization11/14/20255On Campus Interviews SentYCareer Listing - Careers | CSUF
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University of WyomingHigher Education AdministrationAssistant Professor of Higher Education Administration11/15/20254Rejection email says a candidate was selected for the positionAugust 2026Y https://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=179271575&Title=Asst%20Professor%20-%20Counseling%20Leadership%20Advocacy%20%26amp%3B%20DesignThe successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States, as sponsorship for work authorization or work visas is not available for this position.
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Indiana University BloomingtonIU Bloomington Educational Leadership & Policy StudiesHESAAssociate or Full Professor in Higher Education and Student Affairs11/17/2025Second round interviews sentAugust 2026YCV, Cover Letter, 3 referenceshttps://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/31141Chair: Lucy LePeau
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University of FloridaHuman Development and Organizational Studies Higher Education Administration and PolicyOpen Rank11/19/20256Zoom invitations sent outAugust 2026Yhttps://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/537438/open-rank-professor-higher-education-administration-and-policy
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Morgan State UniversityDepartment of Advanced Studies, Leadership & PolicyTenure-Track Assistant Professor - Community College Leadership Program11/30/20253$75,000 - $120,000 (based on discipline)YRequired Documents
Cover Letter
Transcripts (unofficial )
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Writing Sample
Research Philosophy
Optional Documents
Resume
Statement of Interest
Peer-Review/Scholarship/Creative Work
Supporting Document
Reference Letter		https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8370
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Hamline UniversitySchool of Education and LeadershipAssistant/Associate Professor of Education & Director of Doctorate in Education (EdD) Program12/1/20252$67,000 – $73,000Yhttps://hamline.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Faculty_Career_Site/job/Open-Rank-Professor---Director-of-Doctorate-in-Education--EdD--Program_R0001182Betsy Parrishbparrish@hamline.edu
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Western Illinois UniversityDepartment of Counselor Education, College Student Personnel, and Social WorkAssistant Professor of College Student Personnel12/1/20255Yhttps://www.higheredjobs.com/faculty/details.cfm?JobCode=179261038&Title=Assistant%20Professor%20of%20College%20Student%20Personnel
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University of San DiegoThe School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES)Assistant or Associate Professor and Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs12/5/20258On-campus invite sent$8,312-$10,159/monthYThe School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) at the University of San Diego seeks qualified applicants for a 9-month, full-time, tenure track faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor. This position is dedicated to teaching and research at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. Leadership is a multi-disciplinary field. Our students focus on a variety of leadership areas such as: for-profit, nonprofit, preK-12, higher education, and coaching and organizational consulting. The successful candidate will serve as the Director of Leadership Studies Minor and provide strategic and innovative leadership to SOLES undergraduate programs. The candidate will report to the chair of the Department of Leadership Studies. The role includes aligning minor program policies and procedures, managing undergraduate student support services, overseeing undergraduate research initiatives and liaising with the Office of Undergraduate Research, maintaining and responding to accreditation requirements and academic program review recommendations, and collaborating with department chair(s), academic program manager(s), and faculty to address emerging needs and trends in our undergraduate programs. This Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs, SOLES administrative position is a three-year renewable position that is reviewed annually.Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, a research statement outlining current and future research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations), and contact information for three professional references.https://jobs.sandiego.edu/en-us/job/497164/assistant-or-associate-professor-and-coordinator-of-undergraduate-programsDr. Hugo Garciahugogarcia@sandiego.eduLooking for seasoned assistant or associate faculty
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Utah Valley UniversityStudent Leadership and Success Studies, School of EducationAssistant Professor (Tenure-Track)12/7/20253First round interviews sentAugust 2026YThe candidate will teach a variety of courses designed to promote academic and personal success and prepare students for leadership and peer mentoring experiences. They will also review, revise and develop curriculum, engage in scholarly activities, pursue professional development designed to improve teaching and scholarship, and participate in department, college and university service, including department leadership. The Department supports the University’s mission to provide open-access opportunities for students from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We seek to engage students with real-life contexts in local and global communities, and to prepare students for success in their academic, professional, and personal goals. We welcome candidates who share these commitments. 1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Statement of Teaching Philosophy
4. Graduate Transcripts		https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/Faculty/jobs/5137692/faculty-tenure-track-student-leadership-and-success-studies?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsBenjamin Johnsonbenjamin.johnson@uvu.edu
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Vanderbilt UniversityPeabody College, Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations (LPO) Assistant Professor of Higher Education (Tenure-Track)12/8/20253On-campus invite sentThe Department of Leadership, Policy, and Organizations (LPO) at Peabody College of Education and Human Development at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Higher Education with a focus on the application of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to key issues in postsecondary education. This position will advance LPO’s multidisciplinary commitment to rigorous scholarship that is relevant to policy and practice given the changing landscape of higher education.

We are particularly interested in scholars who study how AI is reshaping postsecondary education in areas such as recruiting and admissions, governance and management, budgeting and finance, classroom innovations and teaching practices, student success, and connections to the labor market.		https://apply.interfolio.com/177753Brent Evansb.evans@vanderbilt.edu
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Kansas State UniversityEducational Leadership Department, College of EducationAssistant Professor in Adult Learning and Leadership12/15/2025Rejections sentJanuary 2026 (with negotiation to start August 2026)Y1. Letter of interest describing your professional history as it relates to the required and preferred qualifications of this position
2. Curriculum Vita
3. Unofficial transcripts from degree granting institutions
4. Teaching philosophy
5. Contact information for three references		https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/teaching-assistant-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-15b2c67c-98fd-4e85-a631-372886c4fbe3Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
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Seton Hall UniversityDepartment of Education Leadership, Management and PolicyHigher EducationAssistant Professor of Higher Education (Tenure-Track)12/15/202512On-campus invite sent$73,611-$81,7918/15/2026YThe successful candidate will be expected to maintain a strong presence on our South Orange, NJ residential campus while engaging in an array of high-impact activities with students that include teaching, advisement, mentoring, and academic program development.

The position entails an 18-credit teaching requirement during the Fall and Spring semesters (i.e., 3 courses per semester), commensurate with Department needs. Seton Hall University is a Carnegie R2 institution, and tenured and tenure-track faculty are expected to maintain a comprehensive and commensurate research agenda with active participation in the pursuit of grants and corporate/foundation partnerships.

The ideal candidate ought to have a demonstrated commitment to educational and scholarly excellence, a record of, or clear potential for, effective teaching and published research, and a commitment to collegiality, shared governance, and the wellbeing of students. The Department especially encourages applications from scholars with expertise in quantitative research, broadly interpreted. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to the University’s Mission.		1) a cover letter that describes how the applicant’s teaching, research and service relate to the above description of the position; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two samples of academic writing (e.g., journal articles, book chapters, or conference papers), 4) transcripts for all coursework completed, indicating receipt of all degrees; and 5) the names and contact information of three professional references. No other documents will be considered in the review process.https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497062/assistant-professor-of-higher-education-tenuretrackSantiago Castiellosantiago.castiello@shu.edu
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American University of Iraq - BaghdadCollege of Education and Human DevelopmentOpen Rank Faculty12/30/2025For the CEHD, we are looking to hire faculty that have expertise in at least one of the following domains: Math and Science Education; Special Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Comparative Higher Education; Higher Education Leadership and Management; Organizational Leadership; Nonprofit managementCover letter, CV, Teaching philosophy, research statementhttps://fa-eqdg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/jobs/preview/AUIBJRM057/?keyword=faculty+education&mode=location
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Sacred Heart UniversityIsabelle Farrington College of Education & Human DevelopmentHigher education/Education +Leadership LiteracyAssistant Teaching Professor of Higher Education1/2/20263Zoom interviews sentFall 2026N(Posting has expired or been removed from the university site but I found this link)https://www.simplyhired.com/job/wG_AwOkagG5whNCzulFP-nJeid9QfrUx-EpfdUzAa4sfH1xhKim4kwWesley Henry
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University of Nevada, Las VegasCollege of EducationHigher Education PolicyAssociate Professor1/12/20265Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.July 1st, 2026YThis individual must have demonstrated capacity to conduct critical, community-engaged scholarship; seek and obtain external funding; teach, mentor, and advise graduate students using an equity lens; and have the ability to work effectively with historically underserved and marginalized students, staff, and faculty. Experience working in student affairs, higher education administration, and/or leadership is desired.letter, cv, referenceshttps://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Main-Campus-Las-Vegas/Associate-Professor--Higher-Education-Policy--College-of-Education--R0149966-_R0149966?jobFamilyGroup=dddb2e55fbdf019e6a5085a6fb347313&jobFamilyGroup=dddb2e55fbdf01b7384889a6fb347513&jobFamilyGroup=dddb2e55fbdf01b2d73d9ea6fb348313?source=HigherEdJobsDr. Doris Watson
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University of North Carolina-CharlotteEducational Leadership, College of EducationHigher EducationAssociate/Assistant Professor1/16/202614Zoom interview invites sent and underway.YThe position will primarily serve the Ed.D. and M.Ed. programs in Educational Leadership, and their robust concentrations in higher education. Graduate-level coursework is delivered in a variety of formats including face-to-face, hybrid/blended, and online.Cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, list of 5 referenceshttps://jobs.charlotte.edu/postings/65329Mark D'Amicommdamico@charlotte.edu
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Old Dominion UniversityEducation Leadership and Workforce DevelopmentHigher EducationTwo positions, one assisant one assistant/associate2/20/202614https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/25337Dr. John Nunnery jnunnery@odu.eduBe careful! Read about ODU FFDTI: https://oduaaup.org/
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St. Cloud State UniversityEducational Leadership, Higher Education, and Student DevelopmentHigher EducationAssistant Professor3/26/2608-17-2026YThis position will teach masters and doctoral level courses in the higher education leadership and student affairs program. Serve as a major advisor, member, or method specialist on master’s thesis and doctoral dissertation committees. Develop or maintain a research and scholarship agenda. Recruit, advise, and mentor graduate students. Work effectively with colleagues across disciplines. Assist in program operation and planning. Participation in service activities. Perform other duties as requested. This position reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Learning Design and serves as a member of the Educational Leadership, Higher Education, and Student Development department. This position works collaboratively with other faculty and staff to advance the strategic mission of the College of Education and Learning Design and Saint Cloud State University.Cover letter, CV, unofficial transcriptsCareersRenee Denise Bertramrdbertram@stcloudstate.eduPlease note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment.
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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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It's exhausting, but glad to see we have a decent rate of positions opening. I was worried this year would still be a down year after last spring
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Is there a shared spreadsheet for public policy jobs? (focusing on social policy or ed policy)
there used to be a website - but can't rmemeber the domain name rn
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k-12 spreadsheet
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^Great!!!Another year, another disappointing outcome. I can't tell if this spreadsheet is good for my mental health or not. Is it better to know from this spreadsheet or to have to wait it out?
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submitting my first app and I'm already exhaustedseconded! anyone want to start a support group?same here
I'd be def down for the support group. Applying is super exhausting!
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Are people just not updating this list, or are offers not being made? I've been ghosted by one, but I also don't think that an offer as been made (through my connections).
personally, I'm just not seeing any more postings
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if anyone has a similar postdoc resource, lmk!
Same!If one doesn't exist, you can create one :)Ed Policy Postdoc Searches
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