Assistant Professor of Instruction, Education Administration at Xavier University in Home Remote

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday Assistant Professor of Instruction, Education Administration ‌ The School of Education at Xavier University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Educational Administration beginning Fall 2027. This position requires office hours on campus. The successful candidate will bring substantial K–12 school leadership experience, demonstrated excellence in online teaching, and a commitment to preparing ethical, reflective, and effective educational leaders. Consistent with Xavier University’s Jesuit Catholic mission, the faculty member will support students’ academic and professional development while fostering a learning environment grounded in service, reflection, compassion, inclusion, and care for the whole person. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Primary Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Teach graduate courses in educational administration and leadership, including courses delivered in online formats. Develop and revise curriculum consistent with program outcomes, professional standards, licensure requirements, and effective practices in educational leadership. Advise and mentor graduate students pursuing educational leadership degrees, licenses, and certificates. Support student learning, professional development, decision-making, wellness, and progress toward academic and career goals. Maintain meaningful relationships with school districts, educational organizations, Catholic schools, and other community partners. Participate in program assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement activities. Contribute to the service responsibilities of the School of Education and university. Perform other faculty responsibilities consistent with the position and needs of the School of Education. Required Qualifications Candidates must possess: A Ph.D. or Ed.D. in educational leadership or a closely related field. Three to five years of successful experience as a building principal in a public or private K–12 educational setting. Demonstrated excellence in online teaching. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish rapport effectively with diverse populations. A demonstrated ability to foster student learning, development, decision-making, success, wellness, and responsiveness to individual needs. Empathy and compassion for the experiences and perspectives of others. An understanding of and commitment to Xavier University’s Jesuit Catholic mission and identity. A valid Ohio administrative license or the ability to obtain one within the first year of employment. A valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one. Evidence of relevant professional experience within the past five years, such as curriculum development, professional presentations, leadership initiatives, publications, or other professional contributions. The ability to complete required BCI and FBI background checks. Preferred Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates who possess: School leadership experience in both public and private educational settings. Experience with graduate-level educational administration or leadership programs. Experience advising, mentoring, or supervising aspiring school leaders. Experience developing online courses and delivering high-quality asynchronous or synchronous instruction. Experience cultivating school–university partnerships. Demonstrated experience or sustained interest in Catholic school leadership. Familiarity with Ohio educational leadership standards, principal licensure requirements, and school improvement processes. Teaching Load, Non-Tenure-Track: The teaching expectation is 24 credit hours annually for this non-tenure-track faculty position. The School of Education is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences . CHHS is a leader in experiential learning: 100% of our u