Assistant/Associate Professor - Educational Leadership
Special Instructions
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://unomaha.peopleadmin.com/postings/26785 and submit the following application materials:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation
- Writing Sample
- Teaching Statement or Evidence
- Research Statement
Applications must be submitted directly through the UNO website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will not be reviewed or considered.
Review of applications will begin on November 30, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
For questions about the position, please contact Contact Dr. Tami Williams, UNO College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, 402-554-3502 or tamarawilliams@unomaha.edu.
Department
Educational Leadership
Essential Functions
The Educational Leadership Department (EDL) at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant or associate professor of educational leadership to start August 2027. We seek candidates passionate about high quality scholarship, research, teaching, and service in educational leadership.
To be considered for this position, applicants should demonstrate success in teaching and the potential for or experience obtaining external research funding, with a well-defined research agenda. Community engagement is a core value of UNO and our program, and the successful candidate must be committed to working with both internal and external partners in Omaha and beyond.
The Department of Educational Leadership offers masters, specialist, and doctoral programs that also lead to certification in school leadership, including principal, special education director, and superintendent. The ideal candidate will have the experience and ability to teach a variety of courses across degrees and certifications.
The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Work Schedule
Varies
Additional Duties
Responsibilities for this position include teaching courses; active engagement in scholarly research activities leading to publication; advising graduate students; supervising fieldwork and internship experiences; collaborating with community and school district partners; service activities at the program, department, college, university, and professional levels; and generating external funding.
Why UNO?
The University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) is Nebraska’s only public metropolitan university, uniquely positioned at the heart of the state’s largest city. As a proud member of the University of Nebraska system, UNO offers a distinctive blend of academic excellence, impactful research, and meaningful community engagement, all within a student-centered environment that fosters opportunity, access, and achievement. With more than 15,000 students and a campus known for its variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, UNO is committed to merit-based opportunity, inclusive excellence, and the transformative power of education. We emphasize experiential learning and innovation in all that we do, preparing our graduates to lead in a dynamic, global society.
Benefits
The University of Nebraska at Omaha proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, with flexible options designed to meet the diverse needs of our faculty and staff. To learn more about our options for medical, vision, dental and other insurances, as well as our generous time off policies and retirement options, please visit https://www.unomaha.edu/human-resources/benefits/index.php.
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree in educational leadership or closely related field and successful employment as educational administrator. Successful candidate must have content and working knowledge of the Professional Standards of Educational Leaders (PSELs) and evidence of ability to engage in professional service.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience at multiple levels of educational leadership, proven ability to conduct meaningful educational research, and evidence of educational leadership network.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number 2026F-00159
Open Until Filled Yes
