Professional Leadership Position Listings

The School of Education at Utah Valley University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Student Leadership and Success Studies Department focusing on first-year experience and transition studies, student success and retention, student development, leadership, and peer mentoring to begin August 2026. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department of faculty who are committed to a student-centered, engaged approach to teaching and learning.

UVU’s School of Education prepares forward-thinking educators and leaders through innovative teaching, reflective teaching practice, cutting-edge research, ethical AI integration, and impactful partnerships with schools, communities and industries. The School of Education seeks to build on a tradition of excellence in teacher and leader preparation while looking to the future. Growing changes and global connectedness require individuals that are open to new platforms for teaching and learning.

Utah Valley University is a comprehensive state institution of higher education with over 46,000 students and offers highly competitive benefits to faculty. UVU, located in Orem, Utah, near some of the premier outdoor activity areas in the country. Orem is on the western front of the Wasatch Mountains and offers access to numerous outdoor activities including snow sports, hiking, mountain biking, and hunting. The UVU campus is served by a wonderful public transit system, including a rail line that runs along the entire Wasatch Front urban corridor. The UVU School of Education has strong ties with other universities and with professionals within and outside of Utah. UVU and the School of Education support students in engaged learning by offering many experiential learning opportunities.

Under the direction of the Dean and Department Chair, the successful candidate will teach a diverse student population using a variety of instructional modalities and acknowledged best practices in the discipline. The candidate will teach a variety of courses designed to promote academic and personal success and prepare students for leadership and peer mentoring experiences. They will also review, revise and develop curriculum, engage in scholarly activities, pursue professional development designed to improve teaching and scholarship, and participate in department, college and university service, including department leadership. The Department supports the University’s mission to provide open-access opportunities for students from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. We seek to engage students with real-life contexts in local and global communities, and to prepare students for success in their academic, professional, and personal goals. We welcome candidates who share these commitments.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Develops and teaches courses in first-year experience and transition studies, student success and retention, student development, leadership, and peer mentoring using a variety of delivery modalities including face-to-face, hybrid, and online instruction.
• Plans, prepares, teaches, regularly evaluates and revises an approved course of study with measurable student learning outcomes for each course taught.
• Learns about and implements the use of emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning.
• Instructs and provides effective leadership and classroom management to individuals and groups in the classroom or online learning environment through lectures, discussions, conferences, demonstrations, meetings, individualized instruction and other appropriate teaching methods.
• Maintains and submits accurate, current reports and records regarding accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up, pursuant to institutional policies related to rights and responsibilities, as well as professional expectations and behaviors.
• Consistently assesses student learning outcomes using the approved assessment instrument(s) and submits the data per department instructions.
• Maintains a student-oriented, engaged learning approach to teaching and learning informed by assessment data and high impact practices.
• Consistently pursues professional development aimed at improving teaching and scholarship and maintains current knowledge of research findings and trends in the discipline through peer-reviewed professional publications and participation in workshops, conferences, and seminars.
• Develops and actively engages in scholarly projects and activities, which may include peer-reviewed publications and/or presentations in the discipline, and/or in the scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Actively contributes to department, School of Education, and university through serving as a member of committees and/or in leadership roles and completing dependable work on assigned committees, by way of election or appointment.
• Assists the department chair, faculty colleagues, department staff, and advisors in strategic planning and achieving departmental mission, objectives, and goals.
• Mentors adjunct faculty teaching Student Leadership and Success Studies courses.
• Mentors student peer mentors co-facilitating Student Leadership and Success Studies courses.
• Prepares instructional materials including assessments, course outlines, and syllabi appropriate for the learning environment.
• Establishes and maintains regular office hours to advise and mentor students.
• Attends faculty and other meetings as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a doctoral degree in a field closely related to first-year experience and transition studies, student success and retention, student development, leadership, and peer mentoring.
• Minimum of one-year teaching experience in a college or university. ABDs may apply; however, candidate must have an earned doctorate degree at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least two years of college/university teaching experience
• Earned relevant professional license or credentials
• Evidence of scholarly pursuits and potential
• K-12 and/or Higher Education Leadership experience

Required Documents Needed to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy
• Graduate Transcripts

View additional information and apply at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/uvu/Faculty/jobs/5137692/faculty-tenure-track-student-leadership-and-success-studies?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

EEO Statement: UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

BES seeks a Fellow for our Fellowship program starting in August 2026 to serve as a founding school leader in the states of Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, and Tennessee. 

This BES Fellowship offers highly motivated leaders committed to transforming education the rigorous, multi-year training needed to design, found, and lead a high-achieving school that meets the unique needs of its community.

Who We Are

Strong schools are built by strong leaders, which is why BES identifies and prepares exceptional individuals to transform education in their communities. From school founders and executive directors to operations leaders, deans, and curriculum directors, we train leaders to build schools, to ensure their schools excel, and to sustain their results over time.

The BES Fellowship and selection process fosters an equitable, inclusive, and empowering experience for Fellows. For over two decades, BES Fellows have founded over 220 schools and are currently serving more than 73,000 students, with many BES-trained leaders consistently driving student achievement beyond district and state averages and helping to close the opportunity gap.

Click here to learn more about the Fellowship opportunity for each location. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s or Professional degree preferred
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with instructional or instructional leadership experience required
• At least 2 years managing and supervising adults in a PreK-12 setting required, 2 years of school leadership experience preferred
• Commitment to serving as a school leader in the proposed community for at least 10 years required
• Ability to establish and activate local connections to support school enrollment
• Strong preference for candidates with at least 2-3 years of experience living or working in the proposed school region, especially those with strong ties to the community
• Clear, compelling rationale for the proposed school location

To Apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. As such, applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible in order to secure limited spots in our available regions. Our priority deadline for this region is November 17, 2025. Before applying, please review our Applicant Toolkit, which includes helpful guidance and resources to support you through the application process. If you are interested in founding a school in a region other than Ohio please note that additional regions will be announced as they become available. In the meantime, please consider these next steps:

1. To stay updated on new regions, please subscribe to receive emails from BES here.
2. We encourage you to complete this interest form to tell us about the region where you are interested in founding a new school.
3. Consider connecting with our team if you have questions about the Fellowship or selection process before you apply. Please visit our job board to submit your application.

The Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Leadership Studies, effective August 2026. Applicants must be committed to undergraduate education and demonstrate the potential for excellence in teaching and an interest in conducting research with undergraduates, as well as in scholarship.

The Department of Leadership and American Studies is committed to educating students to understand and practice ethical, responsible leadership and civic engagement. The University is seeking productive scholars in Leadership Studies, or a clearly connected area, such as (though not limited to) social or political psychology, organizational psychology, economics, political theory, intellectual history, communication, or philosophy. Given the interdisciplinary nature of Leadership Studies, a candidate’s scholarship and teaching in the field would likely integrate expertise from a related field.

The successful candidate will be able to teach one or more of our core courses for the major and minor in Leadership Studies, along with one or more elective courses. Our core courses include: Self, Group and Leadership; Theories and Perspectives on Leadership; Leadership Through the Ages; Leading Adaptive Change; Values and Ethics in Leadership; and Leadership in Complex Contexts. The department is interested in faculty developing new elective courses that align with their areas of expertise, and especially those that address the intersection of leadership with contemporary issues. Elective courses also draw upon an interdisciplinary perspective to inform the study of leadership.

Faculty expectations, in addition to teaching, include: productive scholarship leading to publications; advising of students; curriculum and program development; and university service. The nominal teaching load for tenure track appointments is 3-3.

A doctorate in Leadership Studies or a related field is required for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In some cases, exceptionally well-qualified candidates may be considered for appointment at a higher rank, and ABD candidates who will not hold the doctorate by the time of appointment may be considered for appointment at the rank of Instructor. Phi Beta Kappa membership is desirable.

Departmental Information

The Department of Leadership and American Studies at Christopher Newport University is composed of 14 faculty and offers a second major and a minor in Leadership Studies, and a major and minor in American Studies. The Leadership Studies minor won the Outstanding Leadership Program Award in 2019 from the Association of Leadership Educators. The newly developed second major in Leadership Studies began in the Fall 2020 semester. Candidates wishing to know more about the department and its academic programs are invited to visit https://cnu.edu/academics/departments/lams/

CNU Information

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts and sciences institution dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, research and student success. Our efforts are guided by our vision: “Anchored in excellence and focused on students, Christopher Newport University aspires to be the nation’s premier regional public university, offering an innovative education embedded in the liberal arts that advances the values of honor, service, scholarship, and leadership to empower graduates to lead lives of significance.”

Located in Newport News, Virginia, CNU enrolls approximately 4,500 undergraduate and graduate students in more than 90 areas of study. Our modern, walkable campus features world-class arts facilities, advanced technology, and a close-knit community that fosters collaboration and discovery. Just minutes from family neighborhoods, locally-owned businesses, historic sites, unique cultural attractions, and beautiful parks – and a short drive to beaches, Colonial Williamsburg, and Norfolk – CNU offers an exceptional place to advance your career, contribute to a community of scholars, and inspire the next generation.

Christopher Newport University is committed to ensuring that all people are welcomed, honored, and fully engaged in the life of our academic community. We recruit exceptional and diverse faculty and encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in their profession. For further details and information about Christopher Newport, visit http://www.cnu.edu.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number F258P

Posting Date 9/10/2025

Review Begin Date 10/01/2025

Application Instructions

To apply, please provide a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts (photocopies acceptable for initial screening), statement of teaching philosophy, a one-page statement articulating how your teaching, scholarship and service would contribute toward fostering an inclusive learning environment on campus, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and three letters of recommendation. (Letters should be uploaded with application materials or emailed to facultyrecruitment@cnu.edu).

Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2025.

Applications received after October 1, 2025 will be accepted but considered only if needed.

Search finalists are required to complete a CNU sponsored background check.

Christopher Newport University (CNU) will make a reasonable effort to accommodate persons with disabilities in the application and/or interview process. Persons with disabilities who require accommodation should contact the CNU Human Resources Office by calling (757) 594-7145.

Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.cnu.edu/postings/19776

Christopher Newport University, an EO Employer, is fully Committed to Access and Opportunity.

The Organizational Leadership Program within the School of Leadership and Professional Studies at Western Kentucky University is pleased to announce we are accepting applications for a full-time, nine-month, tenure-eligible faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor,  This appointment will be effective Fall 2026.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach a combination of undergraduate and graduate courses in the program, conduct and publish research in the discipline, work with and advise students, audit and support professional development for part-time and adjunct faculty, and present at professional conferences in areas supporting the program mission, vision and values as well as recruitment and retention efforts.  The successful candidate will be expected to support the school's priority of advancing student success through service and teaching university learning course sections.  

Courses are taught through a variety of modalities including fully online, hybrid, face-to-face, and on-demand.  WKU is a residential campus.  All faculty are required to maintain an on-campus presence via office hours aligned with the department expectations and participate on department, college and university committees as assigned.

Any candidate seeking rank at the level of associate will need to demonstrate academic and research activities commensurate with the requirements outlined in the department promotion and tenure policy which will be furnished at the time on-campus interviews are scheduled with finalists.     

Requirements:

• A PhD from a regionally accredited university in Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Leadership Studies or a related discipline with substantial coursework (18+ hours) in field. EdD may be considered.
• Demonstrated successful executive level  experience leading an organization, including but not limited to higher education, business and industry, non-profits, public administration, or other related organizations.
• Demonstrated teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct and publish peer-reviewed research in the discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with curriculum assessment, development and design.

For complete details on this position, please visit the listing on the WKU Careers site