Asst/Assoc Prof, Ed Lead

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Job Summary

Assistant or Associate Professor of Educational Leadership School of Education

The School of Education at the University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) invites applications for a 9-month, , tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with an expected start date of August 16, .

The preferred candidate will have previous experience coordinating graduate education programs; experience in program development, recruitment, or assessment; familiarity with CAEP or state accreditation processes; administrative experience in P-12 education; and state certification or licensure in Educational Leadership (or eligibility).

For more information about the School of Education, please visit
Main Responsibilities include coordinating the in Educator Leadership (curriculum, assessment, scheduling, and student advising); teaching graduate-level Educational Leadership courses; mentoring graduate students and supervising applied research projects; contributing to CAEP accreditation and continuous improvement efforts; maintaining an active research agenda; collaborating with local P-12 districts and state education agencies; participating in recruitment and alumni engagement; and providing service to the university and profession.

Main responsibilities will be on the Aiken Campus, and instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities.

Salary is commensurate and competitive with qualifications and experience.



Requirements: Doctoral degree or in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field (ABD will be considered with degree conferred by the time of appointment), with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, or demonstrated potential for excellence in these areas at the rank of Assistant Professor.



USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

The initial screening of applicants will begin December 1, , and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their application: a cover letter; current CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; full contact information for three professional references; and a scholarly writing sample publication).

Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Bridget Coleman, Search Chair, at USCA), a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and masters degrees to more than students in 60 programs of study.

USCA has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by News & World Report for the 26th year in a row.

Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility.

USCA is South Carolinas COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings.

We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries.

USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.

Situated on acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Gordon, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains.

Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.

Required Education and Experience Requirements: Doctoral degree or in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field (ABD will be considered with degree conferred by the time of appointment), with a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor, or demonstrated potential for excellence in these areas at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Preferred Qualifications N/A Posting Detail Information Desired Start Date 08/16/ Job Open Date 09/16/ Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a cover letter; current CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; full contact information for three professional references; and a scholarly writing sample publication).

Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters.

Questions may be directed to Dr. Bridget Coleman, Search Chair, at Positions are advertised for a minimum of five business days on our job website.

After five business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time.

This employment site is updated on a regular basis.

The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

The initial screening of applicants will begin December 1, , and continue until the position is filled. Quicklink for Posting EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Other Supporting Documents

List of References and Contact Information

Writing Sample(s)/Sample Publications

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Postsecondary Teachers