Tenure-Track Open Rank Faculty Position

The Department of Policy, Organizational, and Leadership Studies within the College of Education and Human Development at Temple University invites applications to fill an open rank, tenured/tenure-track faculty position in Educational Leadership beginning in Fall 2025. Temple’s Educational Leadership programs focuses on school and school district leadership and management; and organizational development, change, and transformation within schools and organizations in community settings. The compelling candidate shall have a productive research agenda with an established record of publications and grants or potential for attracting external funding for research commensurate with their career level. In addition to maintaining an active, externally funded program of research, the responsibilities of the position include teaching graduate courses, advising and guiding doctoral students, and participating in department, college, and professional service activities.

Qualifications: Required qualifications include an earned doctorate in school or organizational leadership, Sociology, Organizational Psychology, Urban Education, or related field; evidence of and/or potential for developing an externally funded program of research; and experience in teaching university-level courses in one or more of the following areas: educational leadership, organizational dynamics, civic leadership, research methods, and statistics. Rank is open with possible hires at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor depending on qualifications. For early career applicants (i.e., assistant professor), preferred candidates include individuals currently holding the rank of assistant professor or who recently earned a doctorate degree or recently completed a postdoctoral position with external funding. For midcareer and senior applicants (associate professor and full professors), preferred candidates shall have an active, externally funded research portfolio; research record appropriate to warrant a tenured appointment at the rank of associate or full professor; and experience serving in higher education administration, department chair, or other educational leadership roles. We value diversity and seek individuals committed to inclusion, collaboration, and interdisciplinary research.

Application Procedures: Applicants interested in the position should send electronic copies of a letter of application, a current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references to edfac@temple.edu using the subject line “Tenure-track Faculty Position in Educational Leadership.” (References will not be contacted until the final stage of the search process.) Questions about the position should be directed to Dr. Katie Smith, chair of the search committee, at katie.smith1@temple.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

The Department: The Department of Policy, Organizational & Leadership Studies (POLS) prepares graduates for leadership roles in academic, organizational and community settings. POLS recognizes the complexity of schools and communities and seeks to build/foster leaders and researchers that promote equity and access for all. We prepare and support leaders and learners who will analyze, develop, and sustain equitable policies and practices in schools and organizations. We prepare and support leaders who understand and value the strengths of urban communities, understand the importance of applied research and honor the multiple contexts of schools, education, and learners. We prepare and support leaders who understand how to engage the community and have the ability to lead and manage organizational change. We prepare and support leaders who focus on equity and who demonstrate an appreciation and integration of diverse perspectives.

Our department, as a learning community, is composed of faculty with diverse perspectives that are mutually supportive scholars and practitioners with a range of areas of scholarly expertise and experiences working in and with organizations, schools, nonprofit organizations, and government entities.

Program areas include: Adult & Organizational Development; Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development; Higher Education; Educational Leadership (Jamaica) Educational and Organizational Leadership; Urban Education and Policy; Policy and Organizational Studies. Information about the department is available at https://education.temple.edu/pols.

Temple University is a public, four-year doctoral institution with very high research activity and a national leader in education, research, and healthcare. With approximately 30,000 students, Temple is a vital institution in the Philadelphia region and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, contributing significantly toward Pennsylvania’s economy each year. The university also has a strong global reach, with long-standing and vibrant campuses in Japan and Rome. In addition to its national and international presence, Temple has a strong commitment to the city of Philadelphia and other urban communities. The University places a high value on its urban location and on scholarship, teaching, and service that benefit local communities. Additional information about Temple University can be found at http://www.temple.edu. 

The College of Education and Human Development at Temple University was founded in 1919. Our prominent location in the heart of North Philadelphia provides students and faculty with the resources and opportunities of a large, diverse and lively urban center. The College of Education and Human Development is committed to serving Philadelphia schools, local communities, and neighborhoods and has forged close partnerships with educators, community members, local leaders, and public officials in a variety of ways to enhance the quality and extent of education regionally and nationally, especially in urban locations.  The College of Education and Human Development strives to educate, support, and prepare learners and leaders to advance equitable systems and practices in schools and communities. Through research, teaching, service, and community partnerships, we create positive change in the city of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth, and beyond. Information about the college is available at https://education.temple.edu/.