Assistant Professor

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Posting Details

Job ID: 166211

Rank: Assistant Professor

College/School: Chicago, IL - College of Education

Position Description:

We invite applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in our Educational Leadership Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of educational leaders and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field. As a member of our faculty, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in preparing students for leadership positions in PK-16 education and broader learning environments. The three main areas of focus are: 1) teaching, advising, and mentoring students in our master's and doctoral programs; 2) engaging in a strong scholarly and research agenda; 3) contributing through service to the program, college, university and profession. This position allows the successful candidate to blend practical experience as an educational leader with their academic and scholarly expertise, creating a rich learning environment for our students.

The ideal candidate for this position will bring a passion for education, a wealth of practical experience in PK-16 educational leadership, and a commitment to scholarly and teaching excellence. We seek an individual who can inspire our students, contribute to research in the field, and help strengthen ties with the educational community in the Chicago metropolitan area and beyond. Our students represent many different perspectives, and cultures, and the university strives to recruit and sustain a faculty community where all backgrounds are valued and supported.

Join us in shaping the future of education at DePaul University

Qualifications:

Required qualifications include:

• An earned doctorate in Educational Leadership or a closely related field.
• A minimum of four years of experience as an leader in elementary, middle, secondary schools or college / university settings.
• Experience mentoring or advising doctoral students through dissertation research and writing.
• A proven track record of excellence in teaching at the higher education level, including in-person, online, and hybrid modalities.
• A portfolio of scholarly publications or a clear trajectory for future research and publications.

Preferred qualifications include:

• The ability to engage students in critical discussions about challenges and opportunities at all levels of education.
• Innovative approaches to teaching and research in educational leadership.
• The ability to advise graduate and/or doctoral candidates' research projects, theses, capstones, and/or dissertations.
• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines.

Application Instructions:

If you have any questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to Erin James (Executive Assistant to the Dean) at

General Compensation/Benefits Statement

DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here:

About DePaul University's Academic Calendar

Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Close Date: Jan 12, 2026

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $70,250 - $75,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.