Open Rank Professor of Instructional Leadership

Open Rank Professor of Instructional Leadership-Tenure Track

Position

The Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Technology in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Montevallo invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Open Rank Professor of Instructional Leadership, beginning August 2027. We welcome applications from candidates qualified for appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative faculty team preparing practicing educators and educational leaders across master’s, specialist, and doctoral programs. The position offers opportunities to:

• teach and mentor students across multiple graduate pathways;
• contribute to a growing doctoral program serving practicing educational leaders;
• mentor scholar-practitioners conducting applied dissertation research;
• design and teach innovative graduate courses in synchronous and asynchronous online formats;
• strengthen the quality, growth, and continuous improvement of the College’s instructional leadership programs;
• engage in applied scholarship addressing educational problems of practice; and
• build meaningful partnerships with P–12 schools, school districts, educational organizations, and communities.

The College seeks a colleague who will contribute intellectually and collaboratively to its instructional leadership programs and prepare reflective, ethical educational leaders who use evidence to guide meaningful improvement in schools and communities.

Overview of the Department of Teaching, Leadership, and Technology (TLT)

TLT supports undergraduate and graduate educator preparation in Elementary Education, Elementary/Collaborative Education, Education of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Secondary Education, along with advanced programs in Instructional Leadership, Curriculum and Teacher Development, and Instructional Technology. Programs integrate coursework, clinical experiences, technology, and applied research to prepare educators and educational leaders. Faculty collaborate with school partners to connect academic preparation with professional practice and support students through advising, supervision, and feedback. The Instructional Leadership program includes master’s, specialist, and doctoral-level preparation and serves practicing educators and leaders through flexible online and blended formats.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a growing doctoral program and a comprehensive instructional leadership program that prepares scholar-practitioners to address educational problems of practice through evidence-informed leadership, inquiry, and continuous improvement.

Our Campus

The University of Montevallo is Alabama’s only public liberal arts institution. Located approximately 30 miles South of Birmingham, Alabama–Alabama’s largest metropolitan area. The University of Montevallo (UM) serves approximately 2,900 students annually. Montevallo offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the Colleges of Arts & Sciences, Business, Education and Human Development, Fine Arts, and Health Professions. In addition, UM’s liberal arts atmosphere fosters collaborative teaching and other academic endeavors.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in instructional leadership, educational administration, educational leadership, education policy, or a closely related field by the date of appointment.
• Minimum of three years of experience in P–12 educational leadership, such as principal, assistant principal, district-level administrator, central office administrator, assistant superintendent, superintendent, or a closely related leadership role.
• Evidence of potential for or an established record of effective teaching in higher education, commensurate with rank.
• Evidence of potential for or an established record of scholarly activity, commensurate with rank.
• Demonstrated commitment to graduate student advising, mentoring, and professional preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and educational partners from diverse backgrounds and professional contexts.

Preferred Education and Experience

Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Experience teaching and/or developing graduate courses in instructional leadership or educational administration.
• Experience teaching in asynchronous, synchronous, or blended online learning environments.
• Experience chairing or serving on doctoral dissertation committees.
• Expertise in one or more areas such as ethics, school finance, school law, strategic planning, or related areas.
• A record of applied scholarship that connects research to educational leadership practice.

Rank

Rank will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications, professional experience, teaching record, scholarly accomplishments, service, and evidence of contributions appropriate to the University’s criteria for appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor.

Candidates appointed at the Associate Professor or Professor level must demonstrate a record of accomplishments commensurate with the University’s expectations for tenure and promotion at the applicable rank.

To Apply

Nominations and inquiries should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Amy Samuels at asamuels@montevallo.edu. Applicants should apply online at https://jobs.montevallo.edu. Official transcripts will be required at interview in addition to three reference letters from individuals familiar with the applicant’s work. Review of applications will begin November 16, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Additional Statement

The University of Montevallo does not discriminate against job applicants based on their national origin or citizenship or immigration status. Because of the costs associated with visa sponsorship/transfer, the University typically will not sponsor applicants for a work visa or transfer of an existing visa. No commitment for visa assistance and/or sponsorship can be made until a thorough search is conducted, including a proper and methodical review of all applicants.

EEO Statement

UM is an Equal Opportunity Institution.