Assistant Professor of Interdisciplinary Leadership (INLD)

through advanced leadership skills and sophisticated, multi-dimensional solutions to real-world problems. The program adopts a practitioner research-oriented model with a specific emphasis on addressing real-world problems and issues within the profession. The purpose of this interdisciplinary doctoral degree is to produce advanced leaders in the fields of higher education, not-for-profit/social entrepreneurship, and K-12 superintendency. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and diversified faculty committed to preparing students to make data-informed decisions and utilize foresight in strategic planning in both the public and private sectors.

We seek candidates from a professional and academic background that reflects organizational leadership experience, academic teaching experience in research methods (quantitative and qualitative), interest in supporting nontraditional and diverse student populations, some evidence of a record of scholarship or the potential to develop one consistent with tenure-track expectations, and professional service via projects, committees, or other faculty roles.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teach doctoral-level research methodology courses, including quantitative and qualitative methods and courses in the Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship (NPSE) concentration
• Provide expertise in the Not for Profit/Social Entrepreneurship (NPSE) concentration
• Advise and mentor doctoral students in dissertation research
• Serve as a faculty member to maintain a teaching load commensurate with the duties and responsibilities
• Provide professional service to the university and community
• Conduct and publish research in leadership, not-for-profit/social entrepreneurship, or research methods.
• Collaborate with the department chair and program directors to maintain program strength and quality and contribute to program assessment

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctorate in leadership, research methodology, public administration, social entrepreneurship, nonprofit management, or related discipline with a focus on research methods and leadership
• ABD, in the final stage of completion, will be considered with evidence of the degree being awarded before hiring
• Teaching experience or demonstrated potential in teaching research methodology courses at the doctoral level
• Strong background in either quantitative and qualitative research methods
• Knowledge of not-for-profit management and social entrepreneurship
• Ability to communicate effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community
• Demonstrated potential and skills to conduct and publish research

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring doctoral students through the dissertation process
• Experience teaching in an online doctoral program
• Experience with practitioner research models
• Strong background in mixed methods research approaches
• Professional experience in nonprofit organizations or social enterprises

Supplemental Information

Required Documentation must be attached to application:

• Letter of application focusing on the qualifications and interests
• Current Curriculum Vitae
• A list of three professional references
• Statement of teaching philosophy with emphasis on research methodology instruction
• Sample research publications or evidence of scholarly activity

Candidates are invited to include supporting documents such as teaching evaluations, course syllabi, and/or evidence of service to the profession and community. Official transcripts from the institution awarding the highest degree are required before a campus visit.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For priority consideration, complete applications should be submitted by March 9, 2026.