Assistant or Associate Professor, Educational Leadership (K-12) Programs (M.Ed., Ed.D.)

Assistant or Associate Professor, Educational Leadership (K-12) Programs (M.Ed., Ed.D.)

Salary: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Annually

Location: 1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover

Job Type: 9 Month Faculty

Job Number: 2025-00391

Division: CHESS

Department: GRADUATE/EDUCATION

Opening Date: 02/25/2026

Description ------------

Delaware State University is seeking a faculty member for the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program (K12). The successful applicant will demonstrate expertise in teaching and advising at the graduate level. In addition, they will have a track record of producing culturally responsive leaders who are knowledgeable of and sensitive to the diverse needs of those they serve, who will seek to provide equity-minded and quality education for all children, and who are instructional leaders able to build an effective team-oriented approach to teaching and learning in order to maximize the academic achievement of all students.

Hybrid (online synchronous and asynchronous) instruction will be used via a cohort model in accordance with the accelerated weekend format. The candidate must have the ability to teach any of the following K-12 foundational areas:

• Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research
• Management of people, finance & resources
• Use of technology in research
• Equity and cultural responsiveness
• School and community relations
• Change leadership/strategic planning
• Instructional leadership
• Advanced school law, and ethics

Active engagement in research, grant writing, and involvement in state, regional, national, and international organizations is expected. Deep familiarity with and the ability to integrate Specialized Program Association (SPA) expectations into the curriculum are essential. The faculty member may teach MEd and EdD graduate students within their fields of expertise.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities ---------------------------------------------------------

### Essential Functions

• Teach educational leadership doctoral-level K-12 courses in the Education Graduate Programs (including summer months for stipend).
• Advise and mentor graduate students.
• Chair and serve on dissertation committees.
• Continue production of innovations and scholarly work, including publications and presentations, and actively pursue external funding through grant writing.
• Participate in University/College/Department/Graduate Office/State/Professional committees and community at large activities.
• Willingness to assume a leadership role and accept a fair share of committee assignments and serve conscientiously as a member of committees appointed or elected to and fulfill the specific duties of any chair or office accepted.
• Maintain office hours to be available to students on a regular basis (including evening options) for advising and counseling on matters regarding their academic performance and progress in class.
• Participate in curriculum and assessment development and analyze data routinely to study student growth and impact. This includes but is not limited to the reporting required through CAEP accreditation reviews, SPA reviews, and departmental data days.
• Participate in syllabi development. Enrich and revise courses periodically to keep them current.

### Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Applicants must have experience teaching doctoral or advanced graduate students (experience supervising the research dissertation is strongly preferred).
• Ability to contribute to the development and delivery of online courses.
• Willingness and ability to take a leadership role.
• Demonstrated excellence with organizational, interpersonal, conceptual, writing, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn and use new technologies.
• Exemplify professionalism in all interactions and while representing DSU.
• Remain current on policy and practice related to educational leadership and leadership preparation.
• Capacity to plan, establish priorities, and handle multiple tasks and projects within a set timeframe.
• Engage in ongoing training related to job functions.

Qualification Standards ---------------------

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in education leadership or related field.
• Must be knowledgeable about education leadership standards and the accreditation or approval process.
• Must have a record of outstanding teaching and scholarship.
• Must be able to teach standards-based K-12 foundational education leadership courses.
• A proven record of procuring funding for research and initiatives is preferred.
• Experience in using Blackboard, Canvas, or another learning management system, as well as the ability to develop and instruct on an online teaching platform.
• Teaching experience at the graduate level with a knowledge base of current best practices in educational leadership.
• Experience as both a certified, licensed teacher (minimum 5 years), building administrator in a K12 setting (minimum 3 years), and central office administrator experience (preferred).

Performance Standards & EEO Statement --------------------------------------

The criteria for an evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• A proven record of doctoral advisement, and a consistent record of publications and other scholarly works including peer reviewed publications, grant writing, and presentations at conferences.
• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction to students aligned with the standards (SPA and state) and grounded in best practices.
• Demonstrated evidence of alignment of program assessments, curriculum, and instruction to CAEP and SPA standards.
• Demonstrated contributions of service to the department, college, university, local community and with relevant professional organizations.

To learn more details, visit the Delaware State University Benefits Page and the State of Delaware benefits page.

Application Requirements ------------------------

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Teaching and Leadership Statement
• 3 (three) letters of recommendation

EEO Statement --------------

Delaware State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship or disability, veteran or military status, gender identity or genetic information. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. The University is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other employment practices. Equal opportunity employer/program and "auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.