Assistant Professor of School Leaders Program

Assistant Professor of School Leaders Program

REQ19658 Assistant Professor of School Leaders Program

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology in the College of Education at Florida Atlantic University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School Leaders Program, beginning Fall 2026. This 9-month appointment seeks a scholar dedicated to advancing democratic principles, excellence, and innovation in preparing educational leaders across P20 contexts. The successful candidate will maintain a focused research agenda, teach graduate-level courses, and serve on Ph.D. dissertation committees as content and methodological expert. The School Leaders faculty supports robust masters and doctoral programs, and the selected candidate is expected to collaborate ethically with colleagues, students, and partners to advance the mission and goals of the program, department, college, and university.

WHO WE ARE

About Florida Atlantic University (FAU)

Florida Atlantic University is a dynamic public research institution serving more than 30,000 students across six campuses on Southeast Floridas coastline. Ranked among the nations top public universities by U.S. News & World Report , FAU is an R1 research institution and has been named an Opportunity University by the Carnegie Classifications. The University is recognized for doubling its research expenditures in recent years, outpacing peers in student achievement, and serving the most diverse student body in the State University System. With strong partnerships across six school districts, including two of the largest and most diverse in the nation (Broward and Palm Beach), FAU prepares graduates who are bold, ambitious, and ready to make an impact in their communities and beyond.

About the Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM)

The Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology (ELRM) in FAUs College of Education prepares the next generation of leaders in K12 schools, higher education, and research methodology. Offering masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees, ELRM combines rigorous scholarship with practice-based preparation to equip leaders who are ethical, innovative, and democratic. Faculty in the department are active scholars and mentors who work collaboratively with schools, districts, universities, and communities to strengthen educational systems across Florida and beyond. ELRMs commitment to excellence, service, and a culture of belonging ensures that graduates are well-prepared to address todays most pressing educational challenges while shaping the future of learning organizations.

CANDIDATES MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Earned doctorate from an accredited institution in educational leadership with a focus on PreK-12 or a related discipline by the date of hire
• Proven evidence of scholarly potential in the field of educational / school leadership and active scholarly participation in professional educational organizations.
• Focused research agenda in School Leadership-related inquiry
• Demonstrated ability or potential to effectively work with all students, using innovative instructional approaches and methods.
• Teaching experience using multiple technologies to deliver (Fully Online course delivery, hybrid courses and face-to-face instruction).
• A record of engagement in professional service and community engagement activities that align with the advancement of the discipline.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPECTATIONS OF SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES :

Salary :

Commensurate with experience.

COLLEGE / DEPARTMENT / PROGRAM :

College of Education / Department of Educational Leadership and Research Methodology / School Leaders Program.

LOCATION :

Opportunities to work are available at our Boca Raton campus as well as our other campuses in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

WORK DAYS AND HOURS :

N / A

APPLICATION DEADLINE :

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 11 : 59 p.m. EST on 12 / 7 / 25.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT :

To apply for this position, candidates should be prepared to submit the following to the FAU portal link :

(https : / / fau.edu / jobs)

Required Documents :