Cleveland State University Assoc/Full Professor and Endowed Chair

Assoc/Full Professor and Endowed Chair

Department: School of Education and Counseling
Posting Category: Faculty
Salary Plan: Faculty - AAUP

Job Summary

Cleveland State University’s School of Education and Counseling invites applications for the Roslyn Z. Wolf Endowed Chair in Educational Leadership and a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor beginning August 16, 2027. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We seek a scholar-practitioner whose research, leadership, and professional experience can advance the preparation of educational leaders and contribute to improving schools and communities.

The Roslyn Z. Wolf Endowed Chair in Urban Educational Leadership was established in honor of Roslyn Z. Wolf, a Cleveland native, civic leader, and former member of the Cleveland State University Board of Trustees. The Chair provides an opportunity for a distinguished faculty member to advance scholarship, educational leadership, policy engagement, and university-community partnerships addressing consequential issues facing schools, districts, and communities.

We welcome applications from accomplished educational leaders and scholars with diverse professional experiences, including K-12 leadership, higher education, educational policy, nonprofit leadership, and community-based educational improvement. The successful candidate will teach graduate courses in Educational Leadership and support master’s, licensure, and doctoral education.

This position offers an opportunity to shape educational leader preparation, influence educational policy and practice across Ohio, mentor future scholars and practitioners, and contribute to a growing community of faculty dedicated to meaningful educational improvement. We encourage candidates with diverse career paths whose experiences align with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below to apply.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will contribute to the Educational Leadership programs through scholarship, teaching, leadership, and service.

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain an active and impactful program of scholarship in educational leadership or a related field.
• Teach graduate courses in Educational Leadership and support master’s, licensure, and doctoral education.
• Provide leadership for Educational Leadership programs, including curriculum development, assessment, accreditation, recruitment, and continuous improvement.
• Lead and strengthen the Ohio Education Policy Leadership Program and contribute to the mission of the Center for Educational Leadership.
• Advise and mentor graduate students, including doctoral students engaged in dissertation research.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with school districts, educational organizations, policymakers, and community stakeholders.
• Pursue external funding, sponsored projects, and other initiatives that advance the mission of the School and College.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and adjunct instructors to support high-quality academic programming.
• Contribute service to the School, College, University, profession, and broader educational community.
• Engage in public scholarship, professional learning, and policy initiatives that extend the impact of educational leadership research and practice.

The successful candidate will join a university and college committed to connecting scholarship with authentic problems of practice and preparing leaders who can respond effectively to the evolving needs of schools, organizations, and communities. We welcome candidates from a variety of professional and scholarly backgrounds whose work demonstrates a commitment to educational leadership, organizational improvement, policy, leadership development, and community engagement.

This position requires teaching on-campus courses. In addition, you may be assigned to teach off campus, evenings, weekends, and via distance learning technology, depending upon student need for the delivery of instructional services.

The School of Education and Counseling is housed within the Levin College of Public Affairs and Education, which also includes the Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs, the School of Communication, and the Department of Criminology and Sociology. The Levin College also houses a number of research and career enhancement centers such as the Center for Urban Education, the Center for Economic Development, and the Center for Public and Nonprofit Management. This dynamic environment provides opportunities for interdisciplinary, applied, and engaged research and teaching.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, Education Policy, or a closely related field;
• A scholarly record in educational leadership or a closely related area sufficient for appointment with tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor at Cleveland State University;
• Significant professional experience in K–12 educational leadership, with central-office, district-level, superintendent, or comparable leadership experience;
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research;
• A record of scholarship that connects research to authentic problems of practice facing educational leaders, schools, districts, and communities;
• Evidence of leadership and collaboration across educational, institutional, and/or community settings;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with academic, professional, policy, and community audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leadership experience in both K-12 and higher education settings;
• Experience in senior educational leadership roles, such as superintendent, assistant superintendent, central office administrator, chief officer, executive director, or comparable leadership positions;
• Successful experience teaching and mentoring graduate students;
• A recognized program of scholarship related to educational leadership, education policy, organizational leadership, school improvement, urban education, or related areas;
• Experience mentoring doctoral students and serving on dissertation committees;
• Success securing grants, sponsored projects, partnerships, or other externally supported initiatives;
• Experience supporting Ph.D. programs;
• Leadership in principal preparation, superintendent preparation, policy leadership, executive leadership development, or related professional programs;
• Demonstrated success building partnerships with educational organizations, state agencies, community stakeholders, professional associations, or policymakers;
• Experience developing professional learning, executive education, leadership fellowships, or workforce development initiatives;
• Evidence of translating research into policy, practice, organizational improvement, or public-facing scholarship;
• Experience with online teaching, online program development, or innovative instructional delivery models;
• A record of collaborative, interdisciplinary, or cross-sector scholarship and leadership.

Applicant Instructions

Applications will only be accepted online at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/27486. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by November 30, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Claire Hughes, at c.hugheslynch@csuohio.edu.

List of documents applicant is required to submit:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Teaching Statement
• Optional – Unofficial transcript
• Contact information for three references – references will be contacted via email and asked to upload a letter of support on your behalf

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see https://www.thisiscleveland.com/.

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.

Posted Date: 10/30/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Review Begins: 12/01/2026
Tentative Start Date: August 16, 2027