Assistant Professor (TT) of Educational Leadership

UMass Amherst • Amherst, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking qualified candidates for a new tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Educational Leadership to join the dedicated and accomplished community of faculty, students, and staff in the Department of Educational Policy, Research, and Administration (EPRA) within the College of Education. The Department of Educational Policy, Research, and Administration (EPRA) is home to the Center for Education Policy, which houses the Massachusetts Consortium for Innovative Education Assessment and the Annual Massachusetts Educator Survey. These and other initiatives position us as active partners with school districts throughout Massachusetts and beyond. Our district partnerships are grounded in the real, articulated needs of schools, with particular emphasis on sustained, job-embedded professional learning for school leaders in areas such as instructional leadership, equity-centered practice, and organizational change. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in education policy and leadership in US K-12 education, with a research agenda that examines pressing problems of K-12 policy, leadership, and practice. We seek scholars whose work generates scholarship that not only advances theory but also informs actionable improvements in educational systems. Candidates should be prepared to contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations and leverage district partnerships to ensure programming is responsive to workforce needs and grounded in practice.

Requirements

• Earned a doctorate in Education, Public Policy, or a relevant social science field
• Broad expertise in education policy and leadership in US K-12 education
• A research agenda that examines pressing problems of K-12 policy, leadership, and/or practice and the ways these issues shape public education
• Experience working on externally funded projects
• Demonstrate potential to secure external funding
• Demonstrate the ability to teach classes across multiple program levels

Nice To Haves

• A track record of publication in recognized outlets, with a clear research trajectory
• Success in procuring external funding for research initiatives
• An emphasis on educational equity and access, particularly related to underrepresented populations in educational leadership
• Experience with program development and curriculum design at multiple educational levels
• Experience designing or teaching in online or hybrid educational programs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and with community partners
• A record of effective mentoring and supervision of graduate students and early-career scholars
• Experience with principal licensure programming, including familiarity with licensure requirements and pathways

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses each semester (undergraduate and/or graduate level, in-person and/or online)
• Maintain a robust student advising caseload
• Have an active research and scholarship agenda that includes procuring external funding
• Provide service related to their expertise to the college, university, and community

What This Job Offers

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