Professional Practice Assistant Professor - School Leadership

Utah State University•Logan, UT

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The School of Teacher Education and Leadership at Utah State University is seeking a Professional Practice Assistant Professor with a primary emphasis on school leadership and a secondary focus on foundations of education. Join an outstanding group of School Leadership faculty who are making a difference in schools and the scholarly discipline. The emphasis of this position is teaching, which will include work with graduate and undergraduate students. The successful candidate will join a vibrant school of 38 faculty, 31 on the Logan campus and 7 on Statewide Campuses. Located on the main campus in Logan, Utah, this is a term appointment, academic year, nine-month position with the opportunity for summer employment, dependent on the availability of funds. The position is not remote-eligible and contingent on a successful background check. Review of applications will begin October 30, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 2026, depending on the availability of the selected candidate. Inquiries may be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Alyson Lavigne (435-797-4144; [email protected] ).

Requirements

Earned EdD or PhD by June 2026 with emphasis in school leadership or a closely related discipline (ABD candidates may apply)
Five years of experience as a school- or district-level administrator in K-12 Education
Experience teaching adults and providing professional development
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and collegial relationships with faculty, students, and staff
Evidence of scholarship or ability to contribute to scholarly writing

Nice To Haves

Current or past K-12 administrative licensure
Ability to lead and organize programs to promote effective student progress
Effective teaching at the college/university level
Experience with teaching via online instruction and distance education delivery
Experience advising for or administering Ed.D. programs

Responsibilities

Teach graduate courses in school leadership
Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the foundations of education
Understand and support the coordination of admissions, scheduling, and advising for school leadership graduate programs
Participate in scholarship relevant to school leadership and assigned responsibilities
Serve on graduate student committees
Provide national, state, and local service to the profession
Teach the equivalent of a 4-4 teaching load