Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, School of Education

Job Details

EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Nine-month, tenure track position

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership educates both graduate and undergraduate students. This position teaches aspiring school leaders (principals) in the master’s program. This position also conducts research in their area of specialization and offers service to the School, College, University, profession, and community. This position offers assistance with recruitment and promotion of department programs to a broad-based market for both undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, this position possesses the ability to facilitate online program development, course redesign and other progressive methods of developing and delivering high quality programs through continual collaboration with school colleagues.

PRIMARY DUTY: The Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership teaches 12-13 credit hours each fall and spring, conducts research and creative scholarly work, advises students, and participates in multiple service opportunities on and off-campus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Teach courses pertaining to leadership and/or teacher preparation
2. Advise undergraduate and/or graduate candidates
3. Be active in scholarship, professional organizations, and on-going professional development
4. Cultivate and support partnerships with P-12 school districts and other college partners
5. Collaborate with colleagues/students in school, college, and University activities
6. Support state, national and institutional accreditation and federal reporting as required
7. Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Earned doctorate in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration or department related field

Certification/License: Teacher/Principal/Superintendent certification in any state; valid driver’s license

Experience: Experience in school administration and/or teaching; demonstrated excellence in teaching at the college level

Skills: Demonstrated university record of administrative/leadership experience; ability to champion all discipline areas; demonstrated knowledge of certification and accreditation process; demonstrated record of scholarly activity; willingness to partner with and assist with local school districts with identified needs; knowledge of latest trends in technology as applied to the field

WORKING CONDITIONS: Climate controlled buildings in typical classroom setting

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise administrative practicum/interns and/or student teachers

EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: Routine office equipment; ITV classroom and computer screen projection equipment; Faculty are issued laptop computers

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to complete essential classroom functions; travel to Northwest campus and all Outreach sites, as well as Graduate P-12 partner sites

COMMUNITY: Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, Missouri, a community of 12,000 with a diverse economy and a strong industrial base. Maryville is located 45 miles north of St. Joseph, Missouri, 90 miles north of Kansas City, Missouri, and 110 miles southeast of Omaha, Nebraska. For more information visit the city’s website at www.maryville.org.

UNIVERSITY: With an enrollment of about 9,000 students, Northwest is a coeducational, primarily residential four-year university that offers a broad range of undergraduate and selected graduate programs on its Maryville campus and through Northwest Online. Founded in 1905 and ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top public regional universities in the Midwest, Northwest boasts a high retention rate and a graduation rate in the 95th percentile among its peers. Additionally, results of the Ruffalo Noel Levitz Student Satisfaction Inventory show Northwest students are more satisfied than students at national peers, and 78 percent of Northwest students report they would repeat their University experience, compared to 75 percent of students surveyed nationally at their respective institutions. Furthermore, the University is a national model for student success and career placement with 93 percent of bachelor’s degree earners and 99 percent of master’s degree earners securing employment or continuing their education within six months of completing a degree at Northwest, according to the most recent data. Northwest places a high emphasis on profession-based learning to help graduates get a jumpstart on their careers while maintaining competitive tuition rates and generous financial assistance to help minimize the financial barriers students may face when pursuing a college degree. Students have opportunities to build their résumés with experiences on campus in nearly every area of study, including the Horace Mann Laboratory School, National Public Radio affiliate KXCV, the R.T. Wright Farm, Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area, a partnership with the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency or Knacktive, a student-driven integrated digital marketing communications agency. In conjunction with its emergency and disaster management program, Northwest organizes and hosts Missouri Hope, an annual mass casualty training exercise that attracts first responders and emergency workers from throughout the nation and provides hands-on training in preparation for a natural disaster. The University’s vibrant and diverse learning community also offers more than 150 student organizations, and textbooks and a laptop are included in tuition, saving students an estimated $6,900 over four years. Northwest offers 1,200 student employment positions, allowing students to build professional skills through its internationally benchmarked student employment program. For more information about Northwest and its performance, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/aboutus/facts/.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until the position is filled

DATE AVAILABLE: August 10, 2026

TO APPLY: Follow the steps of the online application process. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at 660-562-1121 or email ewilmes@nwmissouri.edu if more information is needed regarding the process.