School of Education-Assistant/Associate Professor-Human Studies (Higher Education Administration Program)

The University of Alabama at Birmingham Portal • Birmingham, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Human Studies in the School of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position to begin August 2027. The candidate will teach courses in the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Higher Education Intercollegiate Athletic Administration [with general and eSports tracks] programs, pursue extramural funding to support program and research initiatives, mentor students, and participate in program, departmental and university service as well as service and leadership opportunities external to the university.

Requirements

• Completed doctorate by date of hire.
• Specialization in Higher Education Administration, Higher Education Policy Studies, Student Affairs and Services, College Student Personnel, Higher Education Leadership, Higher Education Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, and/or related field that meets the requirements set by SACSCOC for faculty credentialing within the Higher Education field of study.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity and engagement with national and/or international higher education associations.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the university level.
• A commitment to the support of students at varying levels of academic development.
• Evidence of experience working with underrepresented populations in one or more educational settings.
• Clearly identified research agenda with a record of scholarly research productivity.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the Master of Science in Higher Education Administration and Higher Education Intercollegiate Athletic Administration programs.
• Pursue extramural funding to support program and research initiatives.
• Mentor students.
• Participate in program, departmental and university service.
• Engage in service and leadership opportunities external to the university.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree