Temporary Instructor – Educational Leadership

Adjunct Position?
No

Position Summary

The Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is seeking qualified candidates to teach in our graduate programs in Educational Leadership (Ed.D. and M.A.Ed.). Responsibilities include student advising, chairing/serving on dissertation committees, graduate teaching, professional service, and scholarship. We are particularly interested in candidates who have expertise in leadership theory and practice, organizational analysis, research inquiry and evaluation, and/or analysis of

educational policy.

The mission of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University is to prepare educators who are ethical, engaged, and effective leaders. We do so by modeling reflective practice and connecting theory to student-centered learning. We leverage the strengths of our community to foster continuous improvement to reimagine how schools can work.

Date of hire will be August 1, 2025

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to program development, ongoing assessment and program improvement;
• Teach graduate/doctoral courses in leadership theory and practice, organizational analysis, research inquiry and evaluation, and/or analysis of educational policy;
• Maintain evidence of an active research and publishing scholarship agenda;
• Advise doctoral candidates and supervise doctoral dissertation committees;
• Recruit/mentor doctoral students; Participate in ongoing program assessment, college, university initiatives, and community partnerships;
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Possess the knowledge, talents, and skills in educational leadership to promote effective teaching.
• Demonstrate respect for the diverse learning needs and backgrounds of students.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement curriculum objectives and content for courses taught.
• Demand and maintain high standards and expectations for all students while providing effective feedback and support.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ed.D./Ph.D) in educational leadership or a related field, from an accredited university;
• ABD will be considered if all requirements are met by date of hire (August 1, 2025);
• Demonstrated ability or potential of an active program of scholarly research related to educational leadership;
• Demonstrated ability or potential for excellence in graduate instruction (including face-to-face and online contexts), and assessment;
• Commitment to chairing and serving on dissertation committees.
• Commitment to collaborative partnerships with schools and educational institutions;
• Commitment to collaborative work on our MAEd/EdD programs in educational leadership;
• A background search will be required of the successful applicant.

Austin Peay State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation/gender identity, religion, age, disability status, genetic information, and/or veteran status in its programs and activities. Inquiries or complaints regarding the non-discrimination policies should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nondiscrimination@apsu.edu.