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Advertised Job Summary
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership – School of Education
The School of Education at the University of South Carolina Aiken ( USC Aiken) invites applications for a 9-month, full-time, tenure-track Associate Professor of Educational Leadership, with an expected start date of August 16, 2026. The preferred candidate will have previous experience coordinating graduate education programs; experience in program development, recruitment, or assessment; familiarity with CAEP or state accreditation processes; administrative experience in P-12 education; and state certification or licensure in Educational Leadership (or eligibility). For more information about the School of Education, please visit .
Main Responsibilities include coordinating the M.Ed. in Educator Leadership (curriculum, assessment, scheduling, and student advising); teaching graduate-level Educational Leadership courses; mentoring graduate students and supervising applied research projects; contributing to CAEP accreditation and continuous improvement efforts; maintaining an active research agenda; collaborating with local P-12 districts and state education agencies; participating in recruitment and alumni engagement; and providing service to the university and profession. Main responsibilities will be on the Aiken Campus, and instruction may be delivered in face-to-face, online, and hybrid modalities. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Requirements : Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor. USCA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. The initial screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. To be considered for this position, applicants must apply online and upload the following with their application: a cover letter; current CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; full contact information for three professional references; and a scholarly writing sample (e.g., publication). Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters. Questions may be directed to Dr. Bridget Coleman, Search Chair, at BridgetC@usca.edu . The University of South Carolina Aiken ( USCA ), a public comprehensive university in the University of South Carolina system, offers undergraduate and master’s degrees to more than 4000 students in 60 programs of study. USCA has ranked as one of the best public schools in the South by U.S. News & World Report for the 26th year in a row. Additionally, USCA was recognized for being a Best College for Veterans and a Top Performer in Social Mobility. USCA is South Carolina’s COPLAC institution providing a unique and strong liberal arts core within our degree offerings. We boast students from 35 states and 32 countries. USCA has ten NCAA Division II Athletic programs.
Situated on 450 acres, USCA is located thirty minutes from Augusta, GA (home of the Masters Tournament and Fort Eisenhower, new home of US Army Cyber Command), one hour from Columbia, SC, and within three hours of Charleston, SC, coastal beaches, and the Appalachian Mountains. Aiken is noted for its famous thoroughbred horses, numerous parks and golf courses, wonderful weather, spacious avenues, and historic homes.
Required Education and Experience
Requirements : Doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership/Administration or a closely related field; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service appropriate for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
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In addition to completing the online application, please also upload a cover letter; current CV; unofficial graduate transcripts; full contact information for three professional references; and a scholarly writing sample (e.g., publication). Finalists will be required to submit official hard copy transcripts and three signed recommendation letters. Questions may be directed to Dr. Bridget Coleman, Search Chair, at BridgetC@usca.edu .
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. The initial screening of applicants will begin November 1, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.
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