DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research in Cleveland, MS

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Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research

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Position Information

Job Title Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research
Working Title Assistant Professor of Leadership and Research
Position Type Faculty
Department School of Leadership, Research, & Psychology
Posting Number 201201725
Full or Part Time Full Time
Benefit Eligible Yes
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Tenure/Non-Tenure Track Tenure Track
Salary Basis 9 month
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Position Summary Information

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the person assuming this position will be teaching graduate classes in leadership and/or research, mentoring students, conducting research, publishing in professional journals, serving on various committees, and assuming responsibility for helping to develop and maintain quality curriculum and instruction and doctoral programs in the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology. An additional role will be serving as the Department Chair. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be expected to serve on doctoral committees, support the assignment of dissertation committees, and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the CEAH and the Chair of the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology.

Qualifications
The candidate must have an earned doctoral degree in Leadership and/or Research or other research-related field. Area of specialization should complement leadership for Higher Education settings. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching leadership courses, research methods, and educational research writing courses. Evidence of supporting students through the dissertation process is also essential.

Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates with a Doctorate in Leadership, Research, or other research-related field. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required.

Preferred Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree in Leadership, Research, or other research-related field. Area of specialization should complement leadership for Higher Education settings. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching leadership courses, research methods, and educational research writing courses. Evidence of supporting students through the dissertation process is also essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
Posting Detail Information

Open Date 06/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( - ).

  1. - How did you hear about this employment opportunity
    • DSU Employee
    • DSU Job Website
    • Invited by Department to Apply
    • MS State Employment Service
    • HigherEdJobs
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Diverse Issues
    • Indeed.com
    • Other
  2. - Will you now or in the future require "sponsorship" for an employment based visa status
    • Yes
    • No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  3. Teaching Philosophy
  4. Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
  1. Other Document
  2. Letter of Reference 1
  3. Letter of Reference 2
  4. Letter of Reference 3
The primary responsibilities of the person assuming this position will be teaching graduate classes in leadership and/or research, mentoring students, conducting research, publishing in professional journals, serving on various committees, and assuming responsibility for helping to develop and maintain quality curriculum and instruction and doctoral programs in the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology. An additional role will be serving as the Department Chair. Additionally, the successful candidate will also be expected to serve on doctoral committees, support the assignment of dissertation committees, and perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the CEAH and the Chair of the School of Leadership, Research, and Psychology. Qualifications The candidate must have an earned doctoral degree in Leadership and/or Research or other research-related field. Area of specialization should complement leadership for Higher Education settings. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching leadership courses, research methods, and educational research writing courses. Evidence of supporting students through the dissertation process is also essential. Salary Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and university’s resources. Minimum Qualifications Candidates with a Doctorate in Leadership, Research, or other research-related field. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required. Preferred Qualifications An earned doctoral degree in Leadership, Research, or other research-related field. Area of specialization should complement leadership for Higher Education settings. Teaching experience at the post-secondary level and evidence of research productivity are required. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience teaching leadership courses, research methods, and educational research writing courses. Evidence of supporting students through the dissertation process is also essential.
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