Tenure-Track Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration

Position Summary

Join a vibrant equity-minded campus community whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration invites applicants for two (2) full-time, Tenure-Track, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration positions. The position begins in August 2025.
 
West Chester University (WCU), a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
 
The mission of the College of Education and Social Work, home of the Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration, is to prepare highly-skilled and ethical professionals to become fair-minded critical thinkers and change agents who act with integrity in the pursuit of knowledge and strive for excellence within their professions. The Department of Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration is a dynamic group of faculty members committed to preparing educational leaders at all levels. Our programs provide educators in a variety of settings with the skills necessary to identify challenges or questions in their practice and develop research agendas to inform possible solutions and initiatives. Learn more about the West Chester University’s Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration program.
 
The faculty position involves teaching courses in higher education, student affairs, curriculum & instruction, and/or research methodologies. Teaching is typically in-person but may sometimes be online and/or hybrid in both synchronous and asynchronous formats. The ideal candidate will use innovative teaching skills and demonstrate attention to the learning and teaching needs of the department’s students. The ideal candidate’s experience, expertise, and specialized training will serve to strengthen the department’s on and off campus efforts. The faculty member will collaborate with other departmental faculty and staff to ensure student success. The typical workload involves teaching three (3) graduate courses per semester. The incumbent will complete a distance education training program within the first year of employment.
 
Responsibilities include:

• Teach graduate level courses in the Educational Leadership and Higher Education Administration program. Additional courses/assignments may be assigned within area(s) of specialization based on department needs
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations. This is essential for tenure and promotion
• Advise and mentor students
• Serve the College, University, and the community through participation in various committees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• A doctorate degree in Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, or a closely related field completed on or before August 2025
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally, and present dynamically to a variety of constituents
• Teaching experience at K-12 and/or higher education level
• Experience supervising students in a teaching assistant and/or internship program
• Active research agenda
• Demonstrated experience advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching courses in educational leadership, higher education administration and/or research methodologies at a college/university level; and/or
• Experience in program coordination in Higher Education and Student Affairs; and/or
• Record of academic scholarship; and/or
• Experience advising graduate students; and/or
• Demonstrated experience teaching critical perspectives in higher education and educational leadership; and/or
• Experience teaching in various modalities, including online synchronous, online asynchronous, or a hybrid format

Special Instructions

West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers highly competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
 
Apply online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/wcupa. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
 
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled.
 
Applicants must successfully complete the application, interview process, research presentation, and teaching demonstration to be considered as a finalist.
Required Documents for Consideration

• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• A sample publication, a written piece prepared for publication, or a sample of your dissertation 
• List of three references with contact information (Name, email, and telephone number)
• Unofficial transcripts (Official transcripts will be requested later)
• Diversity Statement (See below):

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department's commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University's Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant's statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom, therapy setting, and/or research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students in which you have participated? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?
 
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
 
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.