Tenure-Track Faculty, Doctoral Education

Position Overview

Concordia University, St. Paul’s College of Education is seeking an exceptional, forward-thinking educational leader to join our graduate faculty as a full-time faculty member within the Doctoral Education (Ed.D.) and Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) programs. This role is designed for an individual who is passionate about teaching, research/scholarship, and mentoring doctoral students, and who also possesses the long-term vision and drive to potentially advance into broader academic leadership.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Initial appointment: Ed.D. Educational Leadership; future focus: Strengthen and support leadership of Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) programming.
• Teach graduate-level courses within doctoral education.
• Serve as a dissertation chair or committee member, guiding doctoral candidates through the research, writing, and defense processes.
• Advise doctoral students, supporting their professional and scholarly development.
• Build relationships with school districts and other educational leadership institutions to inform curriculum and develop pathways into the Ed.S. and Ed.D. programs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand the operational, curricular, and compliance frameworks of our doctoral education programs.
• Participate in curriculum revision, program assessment, and strategic planning aligned with institutional growth goals.
• Demonstrate administrative aptitude, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership within doctoral educational leadership programs.
• Maintain an active agenda of scholarship, publication, or professional presentations contributing to the field of educational leadership.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and student-centered department culture.

Qualifications Required

• An earned doctorate (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) in Educational Leadership (preferred), Higher Education Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Valid Minnesota Principal or Superintendent License or ability to obtain licensure.
• 5 years full-time educational leadership experience in a PreK-12 setting.
• Demonstrated success in teaching at the graduate level (doctoral level preferred).
• Strong evidence of professional, administrative, or collaborative leadership potential within higher education.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience serving on or chairing doctoral dissertation committees.
• Experience navigating state teacher and administrative licensure requirements.
• Experience with online learning management systems and diverse adult learner populations.