Jacksonville State University
Assistant Professor Counseling and Instructional Leadership
The Department of Professional Counseling and Leadership invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Instructional Leadership. This faculty member will teach graduate and doctoral-level coursework within the Instructional Leadership program and contribute substantively to the Doctorate of Educational Leadership (EdD). The successful candidate must hold a valid Alabama Instructional Leadership certificate or an equivalent credential and demonstrate experience supporting doctoral candidates through dissertation development research design and scholarly writing. The position emphasizes practitioner-scholar preparation applied research leadership development and collaborative service.
This position requires the following qualifications:
The department will give priority to applicants who have:
The position has an anticipated start date of August 1 2026.
The mission of theProfessional Counseling & Leadershipdepartment is to provide to studentsinstruction related to knowledge skills and dispositions of the specific area of their major. A strong commitment to instructional technology and school improvement is recognized by all faculty members in the department.
Founded in 1883 Jacksonville State University is a learning-centered university in Jacksonville Alabama whose mission is to provide distinctive educational cultural and social experiences for a diverse student population.
Located in the Appalachian foothills of northeast Alabama approximately midway between Birmingham and Atlanta JSU is home to more than 9600 students representing 61 countries. As a learning-centered university it strives to challenge students academically in a responsive environment meeting their educational career and personal goals. As an academic institution it seeks to produce broadly educated graduates prepared for global engagement. As a public comprehensive university it promotes excellence in scholarly and service activities consistent with its academic and professional strengths. For a complete list of Goals Core Values and Strategies to fulfill this Mission go to JSU offers 101 academic programs and concentrations including bachelors masters post-baccalaureate doctoral and advanced certificate programs in a variety of disciplines that prepare graduates for meaningful careers and ongoing education. More than 40 online programs are offered. The University features seven colleges on its 459-acre campus - Arts and Humanities; Business and Industry; Education and Professional Studies; Health Professions and Wellness; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Science and Mathematics; and Library. Most academic programs have discipline-specific accreditations a reflection of their quality and JSUs commitment to excellence.
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